Benjamin Kerensa

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Benjamin Kerensa
Portland, OR

Benjamin Kerensa is an internationally recognized open-source evangelist, community manager, author, and speaker with over a decade of experience in systems administration, project management, and open-source development.

Professional Roles

  • Ubuntu Developer: Contributed to the development and improvement of the Ubuntu operating system.
  • Mozilla Firefox Release Manager: Oversaw release processes, ensuring timely and stable updates for users worldwide.
  • OpenPhoto Community Manager: Fostered community engagement and growth for the OpenPhoto project.
  • Mozilla WebFwd Evangelist: Promoted Mozilla's WebFwd accelerator program, supporting open-source startups and innovations.
  • Mozilla Thunderbird Community Manager: Engaged with the community to enhance the Thunderbird email client experience.

Authorship

Benjamin has authored insightful articles for various platforms, including:

  • Opensource.com: Shared news, tutorials, and reviews related to open-source initiatives and the broader community.

Media Features

His expertise and contributions have been recognized in several prominent publications:

  • Linux Format Magazine
  • Ubuntu Magazine
  • Forbes
  • San Francisco Chronicle
  • The Oregonian
  • And elsewhere

Open-Source Contributions

Benjamin's dedication to open-source extends beyond his professional roles. He founded Glucosio, an open-source project aimed at providing diabetes management and research software to the masses.

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Benjamin Kerensa
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8 ways to get your swag on

10. Make only quality swag

Nobody likes cheap stickers or low capacity thumb drives or other junk being passed
off as swag. The extra investment per unit will ensure the swag last longer which
in turn is good brand marketing but also make the person you send it to feel better.