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About Me

Laura Czajkowski Aloha Smile :) I'm involved in the Ubuntu-IE and Ubuntu-UK LoCo Teams. I became involved in Open Source in College in University of Limerick - UL and was President/Chair of Skynet, Treasurer fo 3 years in our Computer Society and ran skycon a 3 day event, with 28 speakers from all over the world where I raised EUR30,000

When I moved to Dublin in January 2008, and begun working as a Software Tester I got involved in the Ubuntu-ie Team. Helping to organise SFD, Ubuntu Hours and I successful ran 4 OSSBarcamps.

I've since moved to the UK and work as a Marketing executive for an open source company. Now I help to organise events over in the UK for the LoCo and idle on irc helping people where I can. For the last two years I've helped with the organisation for OGGCamp with UUPC and Linux Outlaws teams. I am currently job hunting at present.

I'm not a developer, however I do contribute by helping educate people on the "other" choice out there, and showing them how user friendly Ubuntu is. I also love to organise events where people can learn more and interact and show off new projects they are working on.

Within the Ubuntu community, I focus on helping others with their LoCos and getting involved in Ubuntu. I was elected the the LoCoCouncil in November 2009. I'm active in the Ubuntu women team and also Ubuntu NGO team I was elected to the European Membership Board, EMEA in May 2010.

Contact information

Launchpad ID:

czajkowski

IRC:

czajkowski on irc.freenode.net

Email:

<czajkowski AT ubuntu DOT com>

Blog:

http://www.lczajkowski.com/

Twitter:

http://twitter.com/czajkowski

Activities

Presentations at Events

Future Goals

  • Increase activity in Ireland with regards to Ubuntu and within Ubuntu-ie, I intend to run more free events and have talks and demonstrations at them. (BugJams, Release Parties)

  • Continue to run more OSSBarcamps around Ireland
  • Get more involved in bug triaging, hopefully we're going to run more low key bugjams and really push this here.
  • Run less technical events in the ubuntu-UK, like meet ups, geeknicks and rugby meet ups
  • Show people it's easy to get involved and how they can do it too!
  • Take part in giving more presentation and interacting with the community where possible.

Testimonials about my work in the Ubuntu Community

  • Laura is hugely committed to Ubuntu and FLOSS in general. I have worked with her on two OggCamp events where she quickly became a core part of the organising team, dealing with sponsors and making contacts like crazy. I have also attended two OSSBarCamp events organised by Laura and both were very effectively planned. She made the Ubuntu Podcast team feel like rock stars! She even guest presented an episode of the podcast, very bravely for someone who doesn't like talking on microphone! -- Tony Whitmore

  • I've worked extensively with Laura on the Ubuntu LoCo Teams Directory project, of which I am one of the primary developers. She has performed all the duties of a project manager for us, interfacing with our end users (the LoCo teams), helping us gather requirements and set goals every cycle. She is highly effective at getting the necessary conversations going and making sure things stay on track and meet the needs of the users. She has also been able to moderate disputes and resolve conflicts for us when they have arisen. I would look forward to working with her on any projects in the future. -- mhall119 2011-09-07 15:26:39

  • "Laura has a natural talent to get the right people connected so great things happen. I've seen here do this again and again in Ireland with great outcomes as she points above. I'm very thankful for her unmeasurable work (with sweat and tears) making ossbarcamp happen and her huge involvement ubuntu-ie. Laura definitely is a open source HR superstar." -- Luis de Bethencourt
  • "Laura is one of the core members of the Irish Local Community. Without Laura and her organizational skills we wouldn't be able to run events like the Software Freedom Day 2008 and the Global Bug Jam in February 2008. Laura is always the first one up for writing an event report. Very active on both #ubuntu-ie IRC and mailing list." -- Maciej Danielski

  • "Laura is a very energetic and ongoing contributor. I had the chance to share community sessions with her at UDS Karmic and I believe her enthusiasm is one of the things that really impressed me but also her push to get things done is amazing. She has proven to the Irish LoCo Team and she is now begining to share with the world wide community with her work at UDS and her commitment for the Karmic Moala Release Cycle. " -- EfrainValles

  • "Laura's commitment and enthusiasm are contagious. Her dedication to her LoCo team and other areas, such as Ubuntu Women, really make her stand out. Her participation really helped make UDS-Karmic the best UDS yet. I look forward to working with her more!" -- dantrevino 2009-06-02 05:33:29

  • Got to work with her for the first time during UDS Karmic. Excellent contributions! -- jorge 2009-06-09 04:52:49

  • "Laura is an active member in irc channels , she has helped me and many people , I was happy to know her" -- vivlio

Testimonials for EMEA Regional Membership Board (since elected)

  • "I met Laura at UDS Barcelona and have been in frequent contact since regarding Ubuntu-NGO, Ubuntu-Woman and some other Ubuntu-related projects. She is sincere, honest and compassionate. I recommended that she run for the EMEA regional board since I believe that she has just the right combination of human skills, community insight and Ubuntu knowledge to make a great membership reviewer." -- JonathanCarter

  • Laura is a very active Ubuntu Member -- Ubuntu-ie, Ubuntu Women Project, Ubuntu-NGO, Ubuntu LoCo Council, UDS-Karmic, UDS-L. Through her many areas of community contribution and participation she will be able to apply that knowledge and understanding of both the Ubuntu OS and Community to the Ubuntu Membership Process. Combine this knowledge with her ability to encourage and nudge others towards success through careful compliment and compassionate criticism I believe she would be an asset to the EMEA Regional Membership board. -- akgraner 2010-04-15 01:08:01

  • Laura is involved in many areas of Ubuntu and seems to know everyone there is to know. She is a great judge of character and knows what makes a great member of the Ubuntu community - and she shows this by being one. I would unreservedly support her nomination to the EMEA membership board -- AlanBell

  • Laura is a dedicated Ubuntu Member, I have had the change to work with her n the LoCo Council and the key values that make her fit for the EMEA Regional Membership board is that she is Constant, Accessible and resourceful. I belive she has a great hability to inspire the rest of the group she works with. This definitely makes her a great candidate. -- effie-jayx 2010-04-15 16:08:01

  • Cztab/Laura is a great asset to our LoCo Ubuntu-ie. She is a great help when it comes to getting things done. She has great knowledge of the Ubuntu community. Any time someone is looking to get involved with Ubuntu in our LoCo , Laura works with them finding an area where they can contribute and feel that they are apart of the cmmunity.Laura is super when it comes to events.Not only is she great at organising them, but she also open to other people helping out too. She is more than happy to share her knowledge of event organization. In one sentence , we would not be the active LoCo we are with out her. Jeffrey Roe

  • Laura is part of the reason I'm involved in the Ubuntu community, with all her enthusiasm and encouragement. She's a friendly face to new people and works hard to help them feel part of the community and get them involved. She is always working to expand her own knowledge and understanding, as well. When I got to the point of applying for my membership, she provided good insight, showing how well she understands what makes a good Ubuntu Member. -- pendulum 2010-04-20 10:22:22

  • I first met Laura in Ubuntu Women, but her name crops up in many of the other Ubuntu projects that I am working with. Wherever I encounter her, she's always actively involved and organizing something interesting, or helping new people get started. I believe she is an asset to any team that she is a part of. etali

  • I ran into Laura in Ubuntu Women team, where she very active and always around. Later I realized, she's there wherever I go, whether it be the Community Team, the Loco Council, or Foss Events. Her role in all these teams is commendable. Also, OSSBarcamp is an awesome event that she runs. I believe she's an excellent judge of character and will serve as an amazing board member. All the best of luck Laura. -- nigelbabu 2010-04-20 14:15:10

  • Laura is an energetic, level headed and calming influence to everything she touches. Her enthusiasm for the projects she undertakes is viral, overall she is a good egg. -- DaveWalker

  • Laura is an incredible person, both with her roles within the Ubuntu project and in person. She has shown great leadership skills and faces challenges head-on. She has put tons of effort into the LoCo Council and her love for the community is incredible and contagious! She has been able to meet and exceed every challenge that has been placed in her path, and I feel that the EMEA would absolutely benefit from her knowledge and experience, and would love see her elected. -- itnet7 2010-04-21 12:29:03

  • I am convinced there are 2 Lauras. That is the only way to explain how she gets so much done. I first met her through the Ubuntu Ireland LoCo 3 years ago. She blew me way with how she was able to get things done and organise events. She has been the driving force behind so many great events that have really helped the Ubuntu Ireland LoCo take off in the last few years. Simple put, when Laura is involved, things get done! -- rorymcc 2010-04-21 21:29:30

  • I recently started to go to events in Ireland despite being a long time Linux / Ubuntu user. Laura is responsible for this, her energy and enthusiasm know no bounds. I am now getting more involved in the Irish community thanks to her. I Have now given 2 short talks on Linux translation at OSSbarcamp and the GlobalJam that she has been organising -- laurent.

  • I met Laura for the first time at an Ubuntu Ireland LoCo event last year. She was very welcoming and eased my introduction to the Irish LoCo. I don't believe I have met anyone who is a more passionate and positive advocate for Ubuntu. Her enthusiasm for Ubuntu knows no bounds. She encourages others, in a very positive sense, to become more involved in the community and uses her extensive knowledge and understanding of the community to answer questions with authority. She actively promotes Ubuntu through her own and Ubuntu-ie LoCo events. She is without a doubt an excellent Ubuntu Member and strong driving force within the Ubuntu community. The Ubuntu-ie LoCo owes Laura alot and is very lucky to have her. I believe she would be an excellent addition to the EMEA Regional Membership Board. Mike O'Donohue.


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