Organizing a global open-source mentorship programme like Djangonaut Space has taught me that event success isn’t just about checklists—it’s about people, communication, and doing the little things that help someone feel seen and safe. In this talk I’ll share a practical toolkit of reflections, routines and practices drawn from my time as a Session Organizer, which help turn volunteer-driven gatherings into inclusive, welcoming spaces. You’ll walk away with actionable ideas you can apply in hackathons, community meetups, conference streams or university-led programmes.

This post reflects on being elected to the 2026 Django Software Foundation Board and the responsibility that comes with it. It shares a perspective on the election process as a collective, community-driven effort. Above all, it expresses a commitment to continued learning, collaboration, and service to the Django community.

This piece describes how to deploy to EC2 instances without SSH or public network access by using AWS SSM and CircleCI. It highlights the async behaviour of send-command, the operational risk of CI false positives, and the pattern used to ensure deterministic deployments through blocking and log inspection.

This blog is a short reflection on what it was like to help organize Djangonaut Space Session 5. It’s a small journal-style look at how the session unfolded behind the scenes and what it taught me along the way.

This post is designed for beginners who are new to open-source. It shares my journey of learning through courage, community, and competence. From making early contributions to understanding how healthy communities sustain growth, it’s less about perfect code and more about showing up, asking questions, and learning in public. Honestly, I’m still figuring things out and there is lot to do but that’s exactly what makes this space worth being part of.

The success of open source projects doesn’t solely rest on technical brilliance—it’s deeply rooted in culture. "Culture eats strategy for breakfast," a timeless phrase, underscores how even the most meticulously planned strategies will falter in an environment lacking trust, respect, and inclusivity. Psychological safety is the foundation of a strong culture in open source, where developers often work publicly and collaboratively. This talk highlights how projects like Django have embraced inclusive cultural practices, ensuring contributors feel safe and valued, focusing on DSF Working Groups and the success of Djangonaut Space.

When setting up a CI/CD pipeline, you often need to work with private repositories. If one repository depends on code from another private GitHub repository, things can get tricky in an automated build environment. This post explains this common issue, how to solve it by adding SSH fingerprints in CircleCI and mount them during Docker builds.

Through the lens of communication, this post captures my experience as a Session Organizer at Djangonaut Space — where every message, meeting, and moment shaped the space. From building comfort in async conversations to crafting inclusive experiences, I’ve gathered lessons that go beyond coordination. If you care about designing meaningful, accessible spaces for people to grow — this reflection is for YOU <3

Thinking out loud about Agentic AI system design; what to keep simple, when to split, and why complexity isn’t always better. Still early in this space, but experimenting as I go.

The recently released Django 2024 Annual Impact Report offers an in-depth look at the key milestones, narratives of community folks, the impact of the events running throughout the year to lay the groundwork for a resilient and inclusive community.