Open Stack

My name is Adam Young and I am running for Keystone Project Technical Lead.


Why I am running:  I've been part of this project since it was in 
incubation.  During that time, I've received the benefit of several 
dedicated PTLs.  It is time for me to offer to do the hard work 
necessary to make Keystone successful.

The Keystone project gets its name from the block on an arch that is put 
into position to make the whole structure self supporting. Remove any 
piece of the arch and the whole thing collapses.  What is notable about 
a Keystone is that it has the highest degree of pressure of any block in 
the arch.

The Keystone project fills that same role in OpenStack.  It provides the 
means to make OpenStack capable of architectural feats not previously 
possible.  But it also is the highest risk piece from a security 
perspective, and it is here that, as PTL, I will focus my attentions.

My goals for Keystone:

1.  Removing the bearer aspects of tokens
2.  Better delegation mechanisms to scale the management of OpenStack.
3.  Improving stability, scale, and performance.
4.  Simplify integration with external identity sources

As a member of the team, I have been frustrated by our inability to make 
progress on some of these key aspects due to workflow constraints.  As 
PTL, I will look to restructuring the code approval process to increase 
development throughput while increasing the emphasis on quality.

I've been blogging since before I started on Keystone.  It has been one 
of the key ways that I have communicated the design, criticism, and 
techniques essential for Keystone's continued success.  As PTL, I will 
continue to communicate, and to aid the other team members to 
communicate.  Keystone needs to work with the rest of the OpenStack 
project teams.

Here's the most important part;  I'm, going to do this all anyway. It 
does not matter if I am PTL or not, this is how I will work.

I'm hoping by running that I inspire other Keystone Developers to run as 
well.  We've got a great crew, and I am looking forward to being part of 
it in this upcoming release.