Project Management in Open Source
2024-09-23 , Online talks

This examines the distinct challenges and advantages of overseeing projects within the open-source realm. It investigates the core tenets of collaborative development, decentralized decision-making, and community-centric innovation that characterize open-source endeavors.
Using concrete illustrations and actionable insights, it underscores approaches for successful project management especially for beginners and also professionals.
These include cultivating transparency, harnessing varied skill sets, promoting inclusivity, and managing the dynamics of teams driven by volunteers. Participants will emerge with a richer comprehension of the complexities visible in guiding open-source endeavors and the potential for effecting meaningful change through collaborative project management methodologies that involve participation and inclusivity.


This Session will highlight and expand on better practices of Project Management in open-source while focusing on exploring the complexities of leading projects, maximizing various forms of collaboration, decentralized decision-making, and community-driven innovation promoting inclusivity.

There will be interactive sessions and case studies to provide practical insights and how to navigate various forms of challenges and opportunities to aid my objectives which include

  • Equiping project managers, developers and enthusiasts with the right information and knowledge
  • ⁠Ways of maximising diverse talents in projects
  • ⁠Fostering transparency in all areas
  • ⁠Forms of promoting and encouraging volunteer-driven teams

A committed Product and Project Manager with more than three years of experience in developing and refining technological products and systems, I have a profound passion for open-source initiatives and products. I actively participate in speaking engagements, writing projects, and program management within the tech ecosystem. My enthusiasm drives me to consistently utilize my skill sets to effect positive change in my surroundings, aiming to contribute to making the world a better place while continuously striving for personal improvement