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Cleared for takeoff: Embracing open source within the enterprise

Navigating the friendly skies of open source within an enterprise requires strategic alignment, internal buy-in, and a vibrant open source community. In this session, Jeffrey Berthiaume, senior innovator, Southwest Airlines, will share a step-by-step approach for transitioning internal projects to open source while fostering a culture of collaboration. You'll learn practical strategies for gaining executive support, overcoming legal challenges, and building a sustainable ecosystem that drives innovation.

, Senior Innovator, Southwest Airlines

Session Type: Breakout Session

Key Takeaway 1: Learn how to effectively communicate the value of open source projects to key internal executives.

Key Takeaway 2: Take away best practices for navigating legal compliance and creating comprehensive documentation, including a reusable template for onboarding contributors.

Key Takeaway 3: Discover strategies for fostering a vibrant internal open source culture, managing project forking, and building a thriving post-launch community.

Topic: Agile practices, Automated Infrastructure Deployment, Continuous Integration + Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), Git and related code management techniques, Monitoring and Observability, Open Source, Security, Social Impact, Software Engineering, Collaboration, Community

Target Audience: Enterprise - Engineering Leadership, Enterprise - Developers, Open Source Developers or Maintainers

Industry: Manufacturing, Applicable to all

Level: Level 100: Introductory

GitHub Product: Actions, Enterprise/Admin, Projects and Issues

Delivery Format: In-person, Recorded, On-demand