2025-10-03 –, Talks I
Whether you’re a simple mapper or a sophisticated data consumer, you depend on a lot of machinery at the heart of OpenStreetMap that you probably never think about. After many years mapping and tinkering on OSM-based frontend applications, Minh is venturing into the software core of OSM’s world. Join him as he recounts his travels, unearthing the many moving parts beneath the surface and piecing together how they fit into the larger constellation of OSM software. Get a glimpse of the future of this software stack as we invest in development resources and make progress on longstanding priorities – and how you can help.
core, software, infrastructure, osmf
Affiliation:OpenStreetMap Foundation
Minh is a longtime mapper and community organizer for OpenStreetMap and OpenHistoricalMap, focusing on the United States and Vietnam. On a typical day, you can find him roaming the streets of Silicon Valley, looking for quirky things to add to both maps. He has been the OpenStreetMap Foundation’s Core Software Development Facilitator since April, thanks to an investment from the Sovereign Tech Fund. He also volunteers as a member of the Software Dispute Resolution Panel, administrator of the OpenStreetMap Wiki, and advisor to OpenHistoricalMap.