Open Stack

On 04/23/2013 10:15 AM, Steven Hardy wrote:
> Repost to correctly include openstack-dev on Cc
>
> On Tue, Apr 23, 2013 at 02:45:31PM +0100, Steven Hardy wrote:
>> Hi!
>>
>> I'd like to propose myself as a candidate for the Heat PTL role, ref
>> Thierry's nominations email [1]
>>
>> I've been professionally involved with software engineering for around 13
>> years, working in a variety of industries, from embedded/kernel
>> development to big-enterprise customer-facing consulting.
>>
>> Having been involved with the Heat project from very near the start, I've
>> been part of the strong core team who are making this project grow from a
>> good idea into something people can actually use (and are using!).
>>
>> I have a deep understanding of our current code-base, and a clear view of
>> our future roadmap (and the challenges we face!), so I believe I am in a
>> good position to step into the role Steve Dake was unfortunately unable to
>> continue with, and do what is required to enable the Heat project to
>> deliver another successful release for Havana.
>>
>> Having attended the summit last week, I have to say I'm even more driven
>> and enthusiastic about the project, so much great feedback and ideas from
>> our users and potential contributors.  I look forward to developing more
>> features our users want, and encouraging much wider community participation
>> in the project over the next few months.
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Steve Hardy
>>
>>
>> [1] http://lists.openstack.org/pipermail/openstack-dev/2013-April/007724.html
+1.  I've worked with Steve Hardy on getting  the Heat/Keystone 
Delegation requirements clear.  His professionalism and deep 
understanding are fantastic.