https://priyapahwa.com/ Priya Pahwa - Software Engineer (Backend & DevOps), active in Djangonaut Space, DSF Working Groups, and as a GitHub Campus Expert. She shares insights on software, community, and engineering management. 2026-03-15T22:04:38+05:30 Priya Pahwa https://priyapahwa.com/ Jekyll © 2026 Priya Pahwa /assets/img/favicons/favicon.ico /assets/img/favicons/favicon-96x96.png 2025-12-30T21:00:00+05:30 2025-12-30T21:59:56+05:30 https://priyapahwa.com/posts/organizing-djangonaut-space-a-toolkit-for-inclusive-events/ Priya Pahwa

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.

2025-12-26T03:00:00+05:30 2025-12-26T03:00:00+05:30 https://priyapahwa.com/posts/2026-dsf-board-of-directors/ Priya Pahwa

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.

2025-12-19T06:30:00+05:30 2025-12-19T06:30:00+05:30 https://priyapahwa.com/posts/deploying-to-private-aws-ec2-without-ssh-or-bastion-host/ Priya Pahwa

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.

2025-12-07T11:50:00+05:30 2025-12-07T11:50:00+05:30 https://priyapahwa.com/posts/personal-reflection-on-organizing-djangonaut-space-session-5/ Priya Pahwa

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.

2025-11-13T11:30:00+05:30 2025-12-30T21:59:56+05:30 https://priyapahwa.com/posts/the-open-source-community-invites-you-to-dare-greatly/ Priya Pahwa

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.