On Thu, Feb 6, 2025 at 5:45 AM René Ribaud <rene.ribaud@gmail.com> wrote:
Hello,
I would like to run for the PTL election for Nova and Placement. I am fortunate to be employed by Red Hat to work on this project, and I have been doing so for about three years. This means I am quite familiar with the project's processes and codebase, though I wouldn’t call myself an expert.
To be honest, I initially thought of becoming a core member before running for this election. However, knowing that Sylvain wants to step down, and after discussing it with him and other members of the community, I realized that becoming PTL, while challenging, is a viable path and a great opportunity.
I know this role will push me out of my comfort zone and require me to work on areas where I have less experience. But I believe that sometimes, growth comes from facing new challenges. So, I took a deep breath and decided to write this message.
Regarding the future of the project, my goal is not to revolutionize anything. I believe I will need some time to find my footing, and I will do my best to continue in the direction that Sylvain has set. It won’t always be easy, but I trust in the kindness of those involved in this project to support me. I also rely on Sylvain’s mentoring, as he proposed during his candidacy, to ensure a smooth transition.
One aspect I intend to be particularly mindful of is supporting contributors in getting their code merged. Having recently merged a major feature (virtiofs) that I carried for a long time, I know how difficult and demanding the process can be—it requires a lot of resilience. That’s why I'll pay attention to making this process smoother and support contributors as effectively as I can.
I can connect with many things you've written here, René! It makes me super happy to see you step up and nominate yourself. The sustainability of our community relies on volunteers taking on the hard job of leadership. It's very encouraging to the entire community when folks nominate themselves for the first time! All the best for the election, and thank you! Huge thanks also to the mentors that make this possible!
Thanks, René