Caribbean contributors: Fred Peña’s journey into Java and open source

By Eclipse Foundation Team  “Different opinions create better solutions” When Fred Peña saw a friend programming as a 13-year-old teen in Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic, he could hardly imagine that this curiosity would grow into a lifelong passion for technology, teaching, and community building. Fast forward 22 years: Today, “Freddy” is a recognised leader in […]

A Brazilian dream: Otavio Santana’s rise through open source

Monday, June 30, 2025 – 13:12 by Tatjana Obradovic “Sometimes, all someone needs is to believe it’s possible” Brazil stands at the heart of the Global South, shaping global technology and community movements. Follow us as we explore Otavio Santana’s inspiring journey from his beginnings in Salvador, Brazil, to the international stages of Java stardom. Discover […]

Connecting people, inspiring learning

Stories from open source contributors in Uganda Tuesday, January 21, 2025 – 09:51 by Thabang Mashologu Open source technologies have a unique ability to connect people, transcend boundaries, and foster learning. This is exemplified by the collaboration between Ugandan developers Tayebwa Noah and Jessie Ssebuliba, and Germany-based Hendrik Ebbers, CEO of Open Elements, Eclipse Committer, and a […]

From Uganda to the world

Christopher Lumu’s open source journey Thursday, June 5, 2025 – 04:53 by Diana Kupfer Open source is often described as a global movement, but for developers like Christopher Lumu, it’s also deeply personal. Born and raised in Uganda and trained in Computer Science, Christopher found in open source not just a career path but a […]