| Yashwanth R | |
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| Home: | Nambiyur, Erode, Tamil Nadu, India - 638458 |
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| FAS-Name: | thisisyaash |
| Fedora-Mail: | thisisyaash@fedoraproject.org |
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| Private Mail: | thisisyaash@fedorapeople.org
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About me
I'm a final year MS student in Software Systems with a strong interest in open-source software development, research, and Linux. As an open-source enthusiast with a passion for technology, I aim to make meaningful contributions to open-source projects and the tech industry. I enjoy exploring, researching, and inventing new technologies related to Linux and open-source software. My keen interest in Linux systems and their environment drives me to continuously learn and innovate in this field. Through my studies and projects, I seek to enhance my knowledge and skills, contributing to the growth and advancement of open-source communities.
Open-Source Contributions
After using Fedora Linux for a year, I grew increasingly curious and began researching and exploring the open-source community. This led me to join and actively contribute to the community. My involvement started with the JGEC Winter of Code (Jan. 2024 - Mar. 2024), where I contributed to the development of the EagleView image manipulation Python package. During this program, I implemented an RGB view feature and revamped the documentation for better usability and performance, earning 23rd rank among 184 participants.
Building on this experience, I was selected as a mentor for the GirlScript Summer of Code (May 2024 - Present). In this role, I guided beginners and enthusiasts in contributing to the "Scrape Up" project, a Python package for web scraping that extracts data from platforms like GitHub, Twitter, and Instagram. I reviewed code, approved pull requests, and requested changes, helping new contributors navigate and thrive in the open-source development community.
Certificates
CS50 - Introduction to Programming in Python Harvard University
Linux Commands & Shell Scripting IBM