OPEN SOURCE ACADEMY

Empowering the Next Generation
of Open-Source Warriors

Learn through practical, collaborative open-source experience. Gain real-world skills and build your portfolio while working on meaningful projects with experienced mentors.

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Our mission is to train, empower, and nurture a community of developers who not only contribute to open-source projects but also lead and innovate within it.

Training & Skill Development

In-depth training on contributing to open-source, from finding issues and forking repos to submitting pull requests.

Mentorship & Communities

Join sub-communities led by experienced mentors who will guide you through the open-source journey.

Real-World Projects

Work on internal open-source projects with commercial potential and earn rewards for your contributions.

Paid Opportunities

Get connected with organizations looking for open-source contributors and receive compensation for your work.

Weekly Calls & Podcasts

Engage in regular community calls and listen to monthly podcasts featuring insights from our mentors.

Inclusive Environment

A welcoming space for developers of all backgrounds and experience levels to learn and contribute.

Expert Mentors

Learn from industry professionals with years of experience in their fields.

Pacifique Linjanja

Pacifique Linjanja

Senior Backend Engineer

Over 7 years experience in backend development, with a focus on building scalable and maintainable systems. Author of 'Scalable Software Development with NestJS'

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David Katho

David Katho

Senior Protocol Engineer

Specialist in building and scaling blockchain protocols. Previously led engineering teams at major tech companies.

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