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Dear Outreachy June 2025 Contributors! It’s been over a week since the contribution phase began; how’s it going so far? Have you had the chance to dive into your projects? What have you learned? What surprised you? We’d love to hear about your experience, whether it's a small win, a challenge you're working through, or a cool new thing you’ve picked up. This is a great time to reflect, ask questions, and support one another. Remember, it is about collaboration, not competition. You’re not alone on this journey, and the community is here to cheer you on every step of the way. Drop an update in the comments. We're excited to hear from you! #Outreachy #FOSS #OpenSource #OpenScience

The June 2025 contribution phase has begun! To participate, check your status on your Outreachy dashboard. If approved, select a project and kick-start your contribution. https://lnkd.in/e4y66yn All applicants are expected to make at least one contribution to any project. ?? For applications: - Please read the guidelines for the project you picked and follow the instructions carefully. - Ensure to prioritize collaboration over competition. - Go through our documentation and watch past contributions to better understand how to scale this period # https://lnkd.in/deHJW253 # https://lnkd.in/dMHkyZ7c - Remember to start recording your contribution in preparation for your final application. Best of luck with your contributions ?? ?? Mentors & Past Interns We encourage all past interns participating in mentoring projects for this cohort to support the mentors and community coordinators during this period. Your help directing and answering applicants' questions will go a long way toward supporting our mentors. We appreciate you all. #Outreachy #OpenSource #OpenScience #DiversityinTech #RemoteWork

[Update] Dear Applicants! Kindly check back for the result of your application on Monday, March 17th, 2025, at 4 pm UTC, as indicated on the Outreachy schedule. You will receive an updated email, and you can also check your Outreachy dashboard at the stated time. Please note that for all successful applications, contribution starts immediately. We wish you the best in your application.

The June 2025 Initial Application Results Are Out! We’re thrilled to announce that the initial application results are now available! Thanks to everyone who applied. We truly appreciate the time, effort, and enthusiasm you put into your applications. To check your application status, please visit your Outreachy dashboard or check your email. Next Steps: Contribution Period Begins Soon! The contribution period kicks off on Monday, March 17th. This is your opportunity to explore participating projects, review the guidelines, and contribute to the projects that interest you. Browse available projects, read their guidelines, and get started: https://lnkd.in/e4y66yn We wish you the best of luck and can’t wait to see the incredible contributions you’ll make! ?? We wish you the best in your application. #Outreachy #OpenSource #OpenScience

Calling all open-source communities! We’re excited to see many mentoring communities expressing interest in the June 2025 Outreachy cohort! If you haven’t submitted your project yet, there’s still time, as the deadline has been extended! Project submissions are open, and we encourage you to participate in a program that supports underrepresented contributors in open source and open science. - Submit your project at https://lnkd.in/dag3f9gz - Do you need any help? Outreachy organizers are here to help—don’t hesitate to reach out. By mentoring an Outreachy intern, you’re shaping the future of open source and helping to create a more inclusive, diverse, and innovative tech ecosystem. Join us in making an impact! #Outreachy #DiversityInTech #OpenSource #Mentorship #Inclusion #OpenScience

Congratulations to the Outreachy Interns, Class of December 2024! Your dedication and contributions to your projects have been truly inspiring! We celebrate your hard work and your impact on the #FOSS ecosystem. This is just the beginning—may you continue to grow, innovate, and thrive in your tech journeys! Keep making a difference in open source and beyond! #Outreachy #OpenSource #OpenScience #TechForGood

Do you want to join Outreachy as a mentor or register your project for the June 2025 internship cohort? The application for mentoring communities is ongoing! Please read our blog for details on how to get started: https://lnkd.in/dDsRddzp Do send us a DM/mail with any questions. #FOSS #OpenSource #OpenScience #Outreachy #DiversityinTech

The June 2025 initial application is now closed! Thank you all for submitting your application. The initial application results will be available on your Outreachy dashboard, or you will receive them via email on?March 10, 2025, at 4 pm UTC. Good luck.? #Outreachy #OpenSource #OpenScience #FOSS

The initial application for the June 2025 cohort is now open! Read more: https://lnkd.in/d3KUH8jt We strongly recommend that you read our application documentation before submitting your first application. Documentations: ?? https://lnkd.in/dzVF3pt ?? https://lnkd.in/dJvAq4_A The application deadline is Feb. 15, 2025, at 4 pm UTC. #Outreachy #OpenSource #OpenScience

Finding the Human Side of Observability Two months ago, I asked myself a question that’s probably crossed your mind too: How do we make sense of systems that feel like black boxes? Turns out, the answer wasn’t just in a single tool,—it was in observability. Coming from a Cloud background, the fundamentals were clear but Cloud-native mostly. With time, late nights configuring collectors, instrumenting apps, and watching traces light up dashboards, thanks to Outreachy , taught me something unexpected: Observability isn’t about chasing metrics. It’s about telling the story of why systems behave the way they do. I decided not just to contribute alone, but to learn more about the companies involved in the Observability space and OpenTelemetry Here’s what I’ve learned along the way: Tools like Dash0 showed me the power of simplicity—OpenTelemetry-native design and pricing that doesn’t hide behind fine print. honeycomb.io changed how I debug. Instead of static dashboards, real-time queries felt like having a conversation with my system. Platforms like Splunk and Lightstep (now acquired by ServiceNow reminded me that adaptability isn’t optional. Complex systems demand flexibility. Why this keeps me up at night (in a good way): In SRE and DevRel, observability is where code meets people. It’s how we turn outages into lessons, metrics into empathy, and complexity into clarity. My work with OpenTelemetry so far has become a mission: to advocate for open standards that prioritise teams over tools and to build solutions that respect both budgets and user needs. What’s next for me? I really want to work with people who see observability as more than a dashboard—it’s a strategic lens for understanding systems and the humans who rely on them. Whether that’s refining SRE practices, amplifying open-source tools, or helping developers tell better stories with data—I’m here for the messy, meaningful work. Open to talk if: - You care about observability that feels human-centered. - You’ve ever winced at a monitoring bill (or celebrated slashing one). - You believe open standards are the future, not just a checkbox. P.S: To the OpenTelemetry community—thank you for your patience with my “aha!” moments and to my Day 1 mentor Marylia Gutierrez and community coordinators Juraci Paix?o Kr?hling and Ihor Dvoretskyi It's really been an amazing and interesting learning journey so far... To everyone else: What’s one insight about observability that surprised you lately? #Observability #OpenTelemetry #SRE #DevRel