From 19dca78b4f8be1861d3a931721c670018cbe39dd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Adam Young Date: Sun, 13 Sep 2015 21:39:30 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Adding Adam Young candidacy for Keystone Change-Id: Idfd8cd97486891f1ea47158e86db243d61220d27 --- candidates/mitaka/Keystone/Adam_Young.txt | 51 +++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 51 insertions(+) create mode 100644 candidates/mitaka/Keystone/Adam_Young.txt diff --git a/candidates/mitaka/Keystone/Adam_Young.txt b/candidates/mitaka/Keystone/Adam_Young.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..d8608bf7 --- /dev/null +++ b/candidates/mitaka/Keystone/Adam_Young.txt @@ -0,0 +1,51 @@ +My name is Adam Young and I am running for Keystone Project Technical Lead. + +Why I am running: I've been part of this project since it was in +incubation. During that time, I've received the benefit of several +dedicated PTLs. It is time for me to offer to do the hard work +necessary to make Keystone successful. + + +The Keystone project gets its name from the block on an arch that is +put into position to make the whole structure self supporting. Remove +any piece of the arch and the whole thing collapses. What is notable +about a Keystone is that it has the highest degree of pressure of any +block in the arch. + + +The Keystone project fills that same role in OpenStack. It provides +the means to make OpenStack capable of architectural feats not +previously possible. But it also is the highest risk piece from a +security perspective, and it is here that, as PTL, I will focus my +attentions. + + +My goals for Keystone: + +1. Removing the bearer aspects of tokens +2. Better delegation mechanisms to scale the management of OpenStack. +3. Improving stability, scale, and performance. +4. Simplify integration with external identity sources + +As a member of the team, I have been frustrated by our inability to +make progress on some of these key aspects due to workflow +constraints. As PTL, I will look to restructuring the code approval +process to increase development throughput while increasing the +emphasis on quality. + + +I've been blogging since before I started on Keystone. It has been +one of the key ways that I have communicated the design, criticism, +and techniques essential for Keystone's continued success. As PTL, I +will continue to communicate, and to aid the other team members to +communicate. Keystone needs to work with the rest of the OpenStack +project teams. + + +Here's the most important part; I'm, going to do this all anyway. It +does not matter if I am PTL or not, this is how I will work. + + +I'm hoping by running that I inspire other Keystone Developers to run +as well. We've got a great crew, and I am looking forward to being +part of it in this upcoming release.