GSOC 2016/Student Application Dhanesh95

Contact Information

• Name: Dhanesh Sabane
• FAS account: Dhanesh95
• Email Address: dhanesh95@fedoraproject.org
• Blog URL: https://openctrl.wordpress.com

• Freenode IRC Nick: dhanesh95
• Code Forges (GitHub, GitLab, BitBucket, etc.):
  • Github : https://github.com/Dhanesh95
• Social Media Accounts:
  • LinkedIn : https://in.linkedin.com/in/dhanesh95
  • Google + : https://plus.google.com/u/0/+DhaneshSabane95
  • Twitter : https://twitter.com/Dhanesh95
  • Skype : dhanesh.sabane95

Questions to answer

Why do you want to work with the Fedora Project?

Fedora 21 was my entry point to the world of Fedora. The fast paced growth and the Free Culture motivates me.

Do you have any past involvement with the Fedora Project or another open-source project as a contributor?

I don't have any past involvement with the Fedora Project. But I am a Mozilla contributor.

Have you participated in GSoC in the past? If so, what year(s) and which organization(s)?

No. The year of 2016 will be my first year of GSoC participation.

Do you plan to continue contributing to the Fedora Project after GSoC? If yes, what sub-project(s) are you interested with?

Yes,I would like to continue contributing to Fedora Project after GSoC.

Why should we choose you over other applicants?

I'm a team player and an avid learner.

Have you contributed to any other open source organizations or projects? If so, do you have artifacts you can show so we can see your skill set(s)?

No, I haven't contributed to any open source project. Although, you may have a look at : https://github.com/Dhanesh95/think_open

Do you have any other open source experience (even if not coding-related)?

Yes, I'm a Mozilla contributor. Contribution areas were:

• SUMO
• Army of Awesome
• Firefox Student Ambassador

Find my story here: https://openctrl.wordpress.com/category/mozilla