Introduction - Hugo

[Hugo de Benito]

Hello everyone,

I'm Hugo. I recently graduated with a bachelor's degree in Software Engineering. I have been using Fedora for a year now and I like it a lot, so I decided to try and give back to the community that built such incredible software.

Right now, I am mainly focused on backend development using Java/Spring Boot and some frontend development. I would also like to learn skills related to Linux environments, such as packaging and working on infrastructure. Most of all, I am excited to learn how to collaborate with teams and understand the development cycle in FOSS.

Some info about me:

Your experience with Free/Open Source Software (FOSS) communities/ecosystems:

Have you participated in FOSS before, or is this the first time?
    No, this will be my first time contributing.

How do you imagine your place in a FOSS community?
    I see myself collaborating with the team and becoming someone the community can rely on.

Your background/skills:
I have a background in backend development, as well as designing and specifying systems. I have experience with Git and programming languages like Java, Python, JavaScript, and some C/C++. I'm also familiar with frameworks like Angular and Spring Boot.

Your experience in communication platforms:

Have you used mailing lists before?
    This is also my first time.

What is your preferred real-time chat platform?
    I have no strong preference right now (though that might change as I get used to the workflow).

Have you helped with moderating/administering forums?
    No, but I am willing to learn!

How much time are you looking to/are you able to spend on volunteering?
Right now I can dedicate about 4-6 hours a week, but this will increase towards mid-June.

How did you learn about Fedora?
I was introduced to Fedora in one of my university courses on networks and systems administration. We used it to learn Bash, basic networking tools, and general sysadmin work (including configuring SELinux). From there I started having more and more curiosity, which eventually led to me using Fedora as my daily driver and now, wanting to contribute!