Building the Open Source Program Office at Goldman Sachs

Explore the journey of establishing an Open Source Program Office at a major financial institution in this 42-minute conference talk. Gain insights into the successes, challenges, and strategies employed to foster open source adoption and engagement within a corporate environment. Learn about the motivations behind embracing open source, the steps taken to improve developer experience, and efforts to encourage employees to prioritize open source in their work. Discover how the program office advocates for the benefits of open source software and actively engages with the wider open source community. Understand the complexities of implementing such an initiative, including addressing social media policies and overcoming corporate hurdles. Delve into the speaker's experiences as a Tech Fellow in Core Engineering and the impact of this flagship initiative on the company's technological landscape.