AnkurKotwal

Ankur Kotwal

I'm a 23 year old software engineer living in Sydney, Australia

Contact

e-mail: ankur.kotwal@gmail.com

IRC Nickname: Unfrgiven

Synopsis

• I've been an avid computer user since before the age of 10.
• I started using Linux in 1999 and have been hooked ever since.
• Been a Debian user since 2002.
• Keen to make the transition from being a Linux user to being an open source developer.
• Highly motivated and keen to contribute.

Ubuntu Participation

• Attended UDU and took part in the following BOFs:

  • ExpandingUniverse

  • GettingInvolved

  • GettingInvolvedInUniverse

  • NetworkMagic

  • IntroDeveloperDocs

  • Mono
  • MOTUTeams
• Started packaging for MOTU. Have been involved in several packages of which fast-user-switch-applet has been accepted into universe.
• Completed 25% of Bazaar translations for English (Australian) on Rosetta

• Currently implementing the IntroDeveloperDocs spec from UDU.

• Have been looking at universe bugs to fix. Currently have one assigned and have asked for more.
• Looking to get involved in the C++ transition.
• Actively participate on the mailing lists and in IRC.
• Continually advocating Ubuntu. Recently convinced the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) to deploy Ubuntu as a server for several Masters students.