[openstack-dev] [relmgt] PTL non-candidacy

Kyle Mestery mestery at mestery.com
Wed Sep 16 13:17:32 UTC 2015


On Wed, Sep 16, 2015 at 4:33 AM, Thierry Carrez <thierry at openstack.org>
wrote:

> Hi everyone,
>
> I have been handling release management for OpenStack since the
> beginning of this story, well before Release Management was a program or
> a project team needing a proper elected PTL. Until recently it was
> largely a one-man job. But starting with this cycle, to accommodate the
> Big Tent changes, we grew the team significantly, to the point where I
> think it is healthy to set up a PTL rotation in the team.
>
> I generally think it's a good thing to change the PTL for a team from
> time to time. That allows different perspectives, skills and focus to be
> brought to a project team. That lets you take a step back. That allows
> to recognize the efforts and leadership of other members, which is
> difficult if you hold on the throne. So I decided to put my foot where
> my mouth is and apply those principles to my own team.
>
> That doesn't mean I won't be handling release management for Mitaka, or
> that I won't ever be Release Management PTL again -- it's just that
> someone else will take the PTL hat for the next cycle, drive the effort
> and be the most visible ambassador of the team.
>
> Cheers,
>
>
You've done an amazing job as release management PTL. The project has been
incredibly lucky to have you handling this, and it's great to see you
rotating the position to grow more leadership in the team. Thanks for all
you've done over the years!

Kyle


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