Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this series, OSS Technologist Dave McAllister sits down with the NGINX community to discuss what they love about open source. Brought to you by F5!
This episode is Coffee Klatch – a term that comes from the German "Kaffeeklatsch", which means an informal gathering where people chat over coffee. ☕️ Today's guest is Annania Melaku, Open Source Program Manager at NGINX. Annania gives insight into her work on the steering committee of the TODO Group, how the United Nations are using OSS for good, and ways you can get started in open source.
Check out the TODO Group: todogroup.org
Where to find the NGINX Community:
💚 Website – nginx.org
💬 Community Forum – community.nginx.org
⭐ GitHub – github.com/nginx
🚀 Twitter – https://x.com/nginxorg
🦋 Bluesky – https://bsky.app/profile/nginx.org
Where to find F5:
🔴 Website – f5.com
💬 DevCentral – community.f5.com
🚀 Twitter – https://x.com/F5
00:00 Introduction to NGINX Community Chats
00:44 Meet Annania Melaku: Open Source Program Manager
01:23 The Evolution of Open Source
02:35 NGINX's Commitment to Open Source
03:37 Role of an Open Source Program Manager
04:51 Annania's Background and Experience
07:47 Working with Nithya Ruff
09:43 The TODO Group and Its Importance
11:29 Challenges and Trust in Open Source
14:03 Favorite Open Source Projects and Advice
16:21 Conclusion and Community Engagement
#NGINX #OpenSource #OSS #TODOGroup #TechTalks #UnitedNations #SDGs
In this series, OSS Technologist Dave McAllister sits down with the NGINX community to discuss what they love about open source. Brought to you by F5!
This episode is Coffee Klatch – a term that comes from the German "Kaffeeklatsch", which means an informal gathering where people chat over coffee. ☕️ Today's guest is Annania Melaku, Open Source Program Manager at NGINX. Annania gives insight into her work on the steering committee of the TODO Group, how the United Nations are using OSS for good, and ways you can get started in open source.
Check out the TODO Group: todogroup.org
Where to find the NGINX Community:
💚 Website – nginx.org
💬 Community Forum – community.nginx.org
⭐ GitHub – github.com/nginx
🚀 Twitter – https://x.com/nginxorg
🦋 Bluesky – https://bsky.app/profile/nginx.org
Where to find F5:
🔴 Website – f5.com
💬 DevCentral – community.f5.com
🚀 Twitter – https://x.com/F5
00:00 Introduction to NGINX Community Chats
00:44 Meet Annania Melaku: Open Source Program Manager
01:23 The Evolution of Open Source
02:35 NGINX's Commitment to Open Source
03:37 Role of an Open Source Program Manager
04:51 Annania's Background and Experience
07:47 Working with Nithya Ruff
09:43 The TODO Group and Its Importance
11:29 Challenges and Trust in Open Source
14:03 Favorite Open Source Projects and Advice
16:21 Conclusion and Community Engagement
#NGINX #OpenSource #OSS #TODOGroup #TechTalks #UnitedNations #SDGs
