diff --git a/elections/steering/2022/candidate-bentheelder.md b/elections/steering/2022/candidate-bentheelder.md index 14c3ed664..d598267f7 100644 --- a/elections/steering/2022/candidate-bentheelder.md +++ b/elections/steering/2022/candidate-bentheelder.md @@ -20,26 +20,26 @@ But you'll also find me contributing across the project. ## What I have done -I first got involved in Kubernetes in the 2015, just before 1.0, as a -[Google Summer of Code] student. during which time I developed the initial -`iptables` kube-proxy backend, which replaced the inefficient userspace backend +I first got involved in Kubernetes in the 2015, just before 1.0, as a +[Google Summer of Code][Google Summer of Code] student. during which time I developed the initial +`iptables` kube-proxy backend, which replaced the inefficient userspace backend by default in v1.2. -In 2017 I graduated and took up full time Kubernetes development at Google as a -junior engineer working primarily on SIG Testing, where I've worked to improve +In 2017 I graduated and took up full time Kubernetes development at Google as a +junior engineer working primarily on SIG Testing, where I've worked to improve the contributor experience. -I developed [KIND] to make e2e testing Kubernetes faster and +I developed [KIND][KIND] to make e2e testing Kubernetes faster and locally reproducible without cloud access. -I led the effort to consolidate on a single build system and eliminate bazel to +I led the effort to consolidate on a single build system and eliminate bazel to reduce contributor friction. I worked with SIG docs to create and pilot a pattern for subprojects to officially host their own docs within the project for docs that do not belong -on the main kubernetes.io site, like [kind.sigs.k8s.io]. +on the main kubernetes.io site, like [kind.sigs.k8s.io][kind.sigs.k8s.io]. I was also release lead shadow on the 1.14 release. -I've been one of the [most active contributors] to the project over the years and -I've since won the 2020 CNCF [Top Committer Award] for my extensive contributions. +I've been one of the [most active contributors][most active contributors] to the project over the years and +I've since won the 2020 CNCF [Top Committer Award][Top Committer Award] for my extensive contributions. You will find me active all across the project contributing where I can. I've spent a lot of time maintaining the project's infra and helping transition older @@ -51,8 +51,8 @@ like the project's CI, DNS, etc. ## What I'll do -I am passionate about the Kubernetes community and I will do everything in my -power to uphold and strengthen it's health, [values], and inclusivity. +I am passionate about the Kubernetes community and I will do everything in my +power to uphold and strengthen it's health, [values][values], and inclusivity. Steering represents: - An important interface between the project and the CNCF @@ -62,11 +62,11 @@ Steering represents: Steering is about people, governance, and long term project health. Steering is *not* about arbitrating technical decisions, which are left to the SIGs. -Within that scope, I will bring my perspective as someone who has risen from an +Within that scope, I will bring my perspective as someone who has risen from an inexperienced student contributor to a leader to help guide and enact processes and policies that prioritize community health. -In particular: I believe we need to do better enabling +In particular: I believe we need to do better enabling future leaders / contributor growth, and being inclusive of our existing global, diverse contributor base. We need to put more emphasis on sustainability, and I believe steering is well positioned to do so. @@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ I believe steering is well positioned to do so. ## Resources About Me - [elder.dev/about](https://elder.dev/aboput) - - You can find a more personal bio, my [speaking] and more here + - You can find a more personal bio, my [speaking][speaking] and more here - [twitter.com/BenTheElder](https://twitter.com/BenTheElder) [most active contributors]: https://k8s.devstats.cncf.io/d/13/developer-activity-counts-by-repository-group?orgId=1 diff --git a/elections/steering/2022/candidate-mrbobbytables.md b/elections/steering/2022/candidate-mrbobbytables.md index 14cedfd4e..1a1e22680 100644 --- a/elections/steering/2022/candidate-mrbobbytables.md +++ b/elections/steering/2022/candidate-mrbobbytables.md @@ -19,31 +19,31 @@ Most of my tenure as a contributor in the project has been focused on growing and sustaining a safe & healthy contributor community within the project. A few notable things include: -- [Defined policy around inactive members], and routinely pruned OWNERS to +- [Defined policy around inactive members][Defined policy around inactive members], and routinely pruned OWNERS to ensure an active reviewer/approver pool. -- Rolled out [improved triage automation & workflow] practices across the org. +- Rolled out [improved triage automation & workflow][improved triage automation & workflow] practices across the org. - I have helped run every Contributor Summit since 2018, and have served as lead - for [NA 2021], [NA 2022] along with leading both virtual Celebrations + for [NA 2021][NA 2021], [NA 2022][NA 2022] along with leading both virtual Celebrations ([1][c1], [2][c2]) during the Pandemic. -- Trusted member of the [GitHub Admin Team], including acting as representative +- Trusted member of the [GitHub Admin Team][GitHub Admin Team], including acting as representative to GitHub for the project. -- [Moderator of all our communications platforms] +- [Moderator of all our communications platforms][Moderator of all our communications platforms] - Leading the development of an online "New Contributor Course" to serve as a replacement for the New Contributor Workshop (Slated to launch before KubeCon) -- As a represenative of the Steering Committee, presented a [Keynote talk] with +- As a represenative of the Steering Committee, presented a [Keynote talk][Keynote talk] with Aeva Black (@AevaOnline) from the Code of Conduct Committee @ KubeCon 2019 on shaping the Kubernetes Community Culture. -- Dogfooding leadership succession mentoring by co-leading in the - [SIG ContribEx lead shadow program], bringing on 6 potential future chairs +- Dogfooding leadership succession mentoring by co-leading in the + [SIG ContribEx lead shadow program][SIG ContribEx lead shadow program], bringing on 6 potential future chairs and TLs. Outside of Kubernetes, I have also been involved heavily with the CNCF as an -[Ambassador], co-chair of the [Research User Group], and a Program Committee +[Ambassador][Ambassador], co-chair of the [Research User Group], and a Program Committee Member of KubeCon and various other colo events since 2018. My efforts both for Kubernetes and the broader community were recognized in -2019 when I received the [CNCF Chop Wood Carry Water Award]. +2019 when I received the [CNCF Chop Wood Carry Water Award][CNCF Chop Wood Carry Water Award]. [NA 2021]: https://www.kubernetes.dev/events/2021/kcsna/ [NA 2022]: https://www.kubernetes.dev/events/2022/kcsna/ @@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ understand the frustrations and boons that have come with each role. These experiences come heavily into play as we look toward developing strategies for the project's long-term success. Steering has recognized that the -time of the [9 to 5 contributor] has past, and we need to develop policies and +time of the [9 to 5 contributor][9 to 5 contributor] has past, and we need to develop policies and processes to ensure we can continue to grow new contributors, reviewers, approvers, and our future SIG/WG/Committee leaders.