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Nithya Ruff
Nithya Ruff
Head, Open source program office
Amazon
Keynote: The accidental relationship
Most independent open source developers never intended to be a supplier to a Fortune 50 critical infrastructure project. Imagine a home cook suddenly having to serve their food intended for daily consumption, in a 2 star Michelin Restaurant. It was just not built or ready for that level of expectation and scrutiny. In reality, that is what is happening with the success of open source in the world. Small one or two person projects suddenly come into the spotlight and discover that the world is now depending on them. To be fair, the Michelin restaurant did not know that their component came from a small home cook or a small farmer. It was brought in accidentally by their chefs or purveyors. It was all an accidental relationship that they now need to live with. How do we live in this world of unintended relationships between supplier and consumer, and who is responsible for making it work for both.
Most independent open source developers never intended to be a supplier to a Fortune 50 critical infrastructure project. Imagine a home cook suddenly having to serve their food intended for daily...