Navigating Community, Open Source, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with Tim Banks

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In this episode, we dive deep into the multifaceted world of Tim Banks, a Staff Solutions Architect at Caylent. Tim shares his remarkable journey from the US Marine Corps to becoming a prominent voice in the tech community. We explore the parallels between his experiences in tech, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and community building, uncovering valuable insights on personal growth, professional development, and the state of open source. Whether you're a seasoned tech professional, a community organizer, or someone looking to break into the industry, this episode offers valuable insights on navigating the complex landscape of technology, community, and personal growth.

Where to Find Tim Banks

• Twitter: https://x.com/elchefe
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timjb/
• GitHub: https://github.com/timbanks
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elchefenegro
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timbanks71
• Blog: https://tim-banks.ghost.io/

Show Links

• Caylent: https://caylent.com/
• CNCF: https://www.cncf.io/
• Apache Software Foundation: https://www.apache.org/
• DevOpsDays: https://devopsdays.org/
• Elastic License Change: https://www.elastic.co/blog/elastic-license-v2
• OpenSearch (Amazon's Elasticsearch Fork): https://opensearch.org/

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