Grace Hopper Celebration: Cool Careers in Open Source
Open source software has the potential to level the playing field when it comes to diversity and inclusion – communities are open to everyone, it’s a meritocracy, and there are ample opportunities to build your resume and network while working alongside developers and engineers from forward-thinking companies like Walmart, Netflix, Disney, Microsoft, AT&T, Toyota, Uber, and more. There are thousands of communities out there where you can get started, learn new skills, develop/refine those skills, and gain experience that can lead to careers in tech, retail, motion pictures, banking, automotive, and more.
During a panel at the Grace Hopper Celebration for Women in Computing, we shared how open source software is used by major motion picture studios like Netflix and Industrial Light & Magic for visual effects, and by major retailers like Walmart for blockchain. We also provided some insights into training and education opportunities from the Linux Foundation.
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