Cali Dolfi

Brittany Istenes, a FINOS Ambassador with expertise in open source compliance, joins Senior Data Scientist Cali Dolfi to explore crucial issues in software security. They discuss the alarming rise of malicious packages and the vital role of Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs) in safeguarding open source projects. The duo highlights challenges in standardizing SBOM formats and the necessity of assessing project health. They also provide practical steps organizations can take to mitigate risks and improve community engagement.

Cali Dolfi, a Senior Data Scientist at Red Hat, and Josh Berkus, a Community Architect at Red Hat, share their insights into open source community health. They dive into their innovative work on Project Aspen, emphasizing the importance of contextual metrics. The duo discusses the evolving challenges of the cloud-native ecosystem, particularly with Kubernetes. They also explore the potential impact of generative AI on data practices and community engagement, drawing compelling parallels between cultivating plants and building vibrant online communities.

Panelists Sean Goggins, Yehui Wang, Mike Nolan, and Cali Dolfi discuss the CHAOSS software, Augur, and GrimoireLab. They delve into projects like Augur, OSS Compass, and Project Aspen's 8Knot. The discussion explores the role of CHAOSS software in open source and community health, data visualization, and the transformative potential of Mystic's prototype software for academic contributions. Exciting future projects and the value of diverse perspectives are also highlighted.