How Open Source Helped My Career - A History from an Average Joe

Overview

Explore the transformative impact of open source on a developer's career journey in this 34-minute conference talk presented in English. Gain insights from Fabricio Buzeto's personal experiences, from his early days in Brasilia's public sector to his involvement with various open source projects. Learn about the evolution of open source as a movement, the rise of platforms like GitHub, and how major companies have embraced open source technologies. Discover the numerous benefits of contributing to open source projects and practical ways to get involved. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, find inspiration and guidance on leveraging open source to enhance your own career path in the tech industry.

Syllabus

Intro
Not a Heros Journey
My Intention
My Background
Brasilia
Public Sector
Computing
University
Windows vs Linux
Open Source as a movement
First time contributing to Open Source
Platforms
GitHub
Open Source Projects
Benefits of Open Source
Top Companies Embrace Open Source
Major Products in Open Source
Getting Involved in Open Source
Ways to Contribute
Ways to Get Involved
My Hope
Outro