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Posted to dev@ozone.apache.org by Wei-Chiu Chuang <we...@apache.org> on 2025/12/09 21:26:04 UTC
Apache Ozone contributors featured in the official ASF blog!
https://news.apache.org/foundation/entry/alc-taipei-igniting-the-apache-open-source-movement-in-taiwan
*By: Chia-Ping Tsai (ALC Taipei Chief)*
We are absolutely thrilled to announce the official launch of the Apache
Local Community (ALC) Taipei <https://www.facebook.com/opensource4you>,
established with the full support of The ASF! ALC Taipei is a dynamic,
volunteer-driven collective, deeply rooted in Taiwan and powered by
engineers passionate about Apache open source technologies. We are
dedicated to promoting and making substantial contributions to world-class
open source projects.
The driving philosophy behind ALC Taipei is captured in its moniker:
OpenSource4You. We aim to transform open source into a crucial pathway for
every Taiwanese engineer to expand their expertise, elevate their skills,
and forge strong connections with the global tech community.
Global Influence, Engineered in Taiwan: Beyond the Code
ALC Taipei members firmly believe that impactful open source is more than
just lines of code—it is a culture of collaboration and a model for
innovation. Our contributions have already made a significant footprint
across several flagship Apache projects:
- Apache Kafka: Our ALC members’ contributions rank us as the
second-largest contributor to the Kafka project. With two PMC Members and
multiple Committers, our members actively lead major architectural
shifts. For instance, we spearheaded the removal of tens of thousands of
lines of Zookeeper-related code, managed the Log4j 2 migration, and
executed critical memory optimizations, all to enhance Kafka’s stability
and security.
- Apache YuniKorn: Multiple members are Committers and PMC Members and
have proudly presented YuniKorn’s cutting-edge features at Community
Over Code Asia 2024.
- Apache Airflow: ALC members have delivered revolutionary improvements
to the Airflow UI, including the introduction of Gantt charts, calendar
views, and comprehensive multi-language support. Crucially, those
individuals are heavily involved in developing core features like
Human-in-the-loop and provider integrations for External Event Driven
Scheduling, with some achieving Committer and PMC Member titles in 2025.
- Apache Mahout: Our members are actively pioneering the transition to QuMat
(Quantum Computing Interface), essentially a “reboot from scratch.” This
effort has already seen two bright young students appointed as a PMC
Member and a Committer.
- Apache Ozone: Our members have earned Committer and PMC Member status
and have presented high-impact technical designs and implementations, such
as S3 Lifecycle Management, at community conferences. ALC contributors
to Ozone are currently focused on achieving feature parity with S3.
- Apache Gravitino: As Gravitino progressed through the Apache
Incubator, three ALC members became Committers and are central to key
feature discussions, including the design and optimization of the Metadata
Cache System.
The Power of Mentorship and Community Engagement
The enduring success of ALC Taipei is built on its robust Mentor-Mentee
succession model. We connect aspiring contributors with senior engineers
from global tech leaders, providing hands-on guidance to navigate and
contribute to complex open source projects.
Our activities are designed to spread knowledge and foster passion:
- Tech Executive Insights: We regularly host in-depth sessions featuring
industry titans—including founders, senior executives, VCs, and
professors—to share deep insights into open-source technology foresight,
the symbiotic relationship between open-source technology and career
development, and commercial introductions to open-source-related startups.
- Open Source Challenges & Incentives: Through our members’
contributions, ALC Taipei offers tangible rewards (such as cash prizes and
development hardware) to actively encourage sustained contributions from
students and emerging engineers.
- Hands-on Training and Recognition: The community actively promotes
participation through regular contribution challenges, specifically
designed to galvanize students and junior engineers. Furthermore, we
publicly acknowledge and celebrate member contributions through dedicated
articles and events, highlighting their journey and achievements in the
open source world.
- In-Person Networking: Hosting regular meetups and offline gatherings
where members can exchange deep technical knowledge, share career advice,
and solidify lasting community bonds.
- Practical Knowledge Sharing: We actively encourage members to document
their hands-on journey and insights gained during the contribution process.
This includes writing detailed technical articles, where they share
valuable expertise and lessons learned. This practice not only reinforces
individual learning but also establishes a public portfolio and accelerates
collective knowledge transfer.
- Global Exposure: Consistent participation in international open source
summits like Community Over Code <https://communityovercode.org/>,
showcasing our members’ contributions on the world stage annually.
Future Vision: Showcasing Taiwan’s Software Prowess
The establishment of ALC Taipei is a foundational step toward hosting
premier international open source events, such as Community Over Code in
Taiwan. More significantly, through continuous open source contributions,
we are irrefutably proving the high caliber of Taiwanese engineering
talent. Our goal is to create a platform where Taiwan’s finest minds can
make a global impact on world-class projects without needing to leave the
island, ensuring the world acknowledges Taiwan’s vast potential in the
software domain.
Our Gratitude to the Contributors Who Define ALC Taipei
We extend our deepest gratitude to all contributors. It is the collective
passion, dedication, and selfless sharing of every single member that has
brought ALC Taipei its current international visibility and achievements.
Let us continue this journey together, writing the next influential chapter
in Taiwan’s open source history!
Aaron Chen (Apache Airflow Contributor), Charlie Cheng (Apache Gravitino
Committer), ChengHao Yang (CNCF Ambassador), Che Yu Wu (KubeRay
Contributor), Chi-Sheng Liu (Apache Submarine Committer), Chih-Yuan Chien
(Apache Kafka Contributor), Chung-En Lee (Apache Ozone PMC), Dandelion
Huang (Mooncake-Labs Moonlink Contributor), Eddie Tsai (Liger-Kernel
Contributor), Eric Chang (Apache Gravitino Committer), EricccTaiwan
(Sched-ext Collaborator), Evans Ye (Apache Member), Fu.Jian (Apache Kafka
Contributor), George T. C., Lai (Apache Gravitino Contributor), Guan-Ming
Chiu (Apache Mahout PMC Member), Han-Ju Chen (Ray & KubeRay
Contributor), Han-Wen
Hsu (Apache Ozone Contributor), Huang-Hsiang Cheng (Apache Iceberg
Contributor), Jhe Chen Li (Apache Airflow Contributor), Jhen-Yung Hsu
(Apache Kafka Contributor), Jie-Kai Chang (Ray Contributor), Jimmy Wang
(Apache Kafka Contributor), Jiunn-Yang Huang (Apache Kafka Contributor),
Jui-An (Rueian) Huang (KubeRay Committer), Jun Hao Wan (KubeRay
Contributor), Kai-Hsun Chen (Apache Submarine PMC Member), Kevin Su (Apache
Submarine PMC Member), KUAN-HAO,HUANG (Apache Mahout Committer), Kuan-Po
Tseng (Apache YuniKorn Committer), Kuo-Hao Huang (Apache Datafusion
Contributor), LAI YU-CHEN (Apache Ozone Contributor), Leonz / LeonzChang
(Apache iceberg-rust Contributor), Luke Chen (Apache Kafka PMC Member),
Nary Yeh (Flyte Maintainer), Nick Guo (Apache Kafka Contributor), Parker
(Apache Kafka Contributor), PoAn Yang (Apache Kafka Committer), Raymond
(Apache Iceberg Contributor), Ryan Huang (Apache Yunikorn Contributor),
Shadow Chen (Photographer), Ted Liu (Apache Member), Teng-Yao Chi (Apache
Kafka Committer), Tingyao Huang (Apache YuniKorn PMC Member), Troy (KubeRay
Contributor), Tseng Chun-Chih (Liger Kernel Maintainer), Wei-Chiu Chuang
(Apache Member), Wei Lee (Apache Airflow PMC Member), Xun Liu (Apache
Member), You-Cheng Lin (Ray & KubeRay Contributor), Yu-Chia Ma (Apache
Kafka Contributor), Yusin Huang (Apache airflow Contributor),
Zhe-You(Jason) Liu (Apache Airflow Committer), Zili Chen (Apache Member)
Re: Apache Ozone contributors featured in the official ASF blog!
Posted by Uma Maheswara Rao Gangumalla <um...@gmail.com>.
This is really great. Keep speed the Ozone and Apache!!! 🙂
Regards,
Uma
On Tue, Dec 9, 2025 at 1:27 PM Wei-Chiu Chuang <we...@apache.org> wrote:
>
> https://news.apache.org/foundation/entry/alc-taipei-igniting-the-apache-open-source-movement-in-taiwan
>
> *By: Chia-Ping Tsai (ALC Taipei Chief)*
>
> We are absolutely thrilled to announce the official launch of the Apache
> Local Community (ALC) Taipei <https://www.facebook.com/opensource4you>,
> established with the full support of The ASF! ALC Taipei is a dynamic,
> volunteer-driven collective, deeply rooted in Taiwan and powered by
> engineers passionate about Apache open source technologies. We are
> dedicated to promoting and making substantial contributions to world-class
> open source projects.
>
> The driving philosophy behind ALC Taipei is captured in its moniker:
> OpenSource4You. We aim to transform open source into a crucial pathway for
> every Taiwanese engineer to expand their expertise, elevate their skills,
> and forge strong connections with the global tech community.
> Global Influence, Engineered in Taiwan: Beyond the Code
>
> ALC Taipei members firmly believe that impactful open source is more than
> just lines of code—it is a culture of collaboration and a model for
> innovation. Our contributions have already made a significant footprint
> across several flagship Apache projects:
>
> - Apache Kafka: Our ALC members’ contributions rank us as the
> second-largest contributor to the Kafka project. With two PMC Members
> and
> multiple Committers, our members actively lead major architectural
> shifts. For instance, we spearheaded the removal of tens of thousands of
> lines of Zookeeper-related code, managed the Log4j 2 migration, and
> executed critical memory optimizations, all to enhance Kafka’s stability
> and security.
> - Apache YuniKorn: Multiple members are Committers and PMC Members and
> have proudly presented YuniKorn’s cutting-edge features at Community
> Over Code Asia 2024.
> - Apache Airflow: ALC members have delivered revolutionary improvements
> to the Airflow UI, including the introduction of Gantt charts, calendar
> views, and comprehensive multi-language support. Crucially, those
> individuals are heavily involved in developing core features like
> Human-in-the-loop and provider integrations for External Event Driven
> Scheduling, with some achieving Committer and PMC Member titles in 2025.
> - Apache Mahout: Our members are actively pioneering the transition to
> QuMat
> (Quantum Computing Interface), essentially a “reboot from scratch.” This
> effort has already seen two bright young students appointed as a PMC
> Member and a Committer.
> - Apache Ozone: Our members have earned Committer and PMC Member status
> and have presented high-impact technical designs and implementations,
> such
> as S3 Lifecycle Management, at community conferences. ALC contributors
> to Ozone are currently focused on achieving feature parity with S3.
> - Apache Gravitino: As Gravitino progressed through the Apache
> Incubator, three ALC members became Committers and are central to key
> feature discussions, including the design and optimization of the
> Metadata
> Cache System.
>
> The Power of Mentorship and Community Engagement
>
> The enduring success of ALC Taipei is built on its robust Mentor-Mentee
> succession model. We connect aspiring contributors with senior engineers
> from global tech leaders, providing hands-on guidance to navigate and
> contribute to complex open source projects.
>
> Our activities are designed to spread knowledge and foster passion:
>
> - Tech Executive Insights: We regularly host in-depth sessions featuring
> industry titans—including founders, senior executives, VCs, and
> professors—to share deep insights into open-source technology foresight,
> the symbiotic relationship between open-source technology and career
> development, and commercial introductions to open-source-related
> startups.
> - Open Source Challenges & Incentives: Through our members’
> contributions, ALC Taipei offers tangible rewards (such as cash prizes
> and
> development hardware) to actively encourage sustained contributions from
> students and emerging engineers.
> - Hands-on Training and Recognition: The community actively promotes
> participation through regular contribution challenges, specifically
> designed to galvanize students and junior engineers. Furthermore, we
> publicly acknowledge and celebrate member contributions through
> dedicated
> articles and events, highlighting their journey and achievements in the
> open source world.
> - In-Person Networking: Hosting regular meetups and offline gatherings
> where members can exchange deep technical knowledge, share career
> advice,
> and solidify lasting community bonds.
> - Practical Knowledge Sharing: We actively encourage members to document
> their hands-on journey and insights gained during the contribution
> process.
> This includes writing detailed technical articles, where they share
> valuable expertise and lessons learned. This practice not only
> reinforces
> individual learning but also establishes a public portfolio and
> accelerates
> collective knowledge transfer.
> - Global Exposure: Consistent participation in international open source
> summits like Community Over Code <https://communityovercode.org/>,
> showcasing our members’ contributions on the world stage annually.
>
> Future Vision: Showcasing Taiwan’s Software Prowess
>
> The establishment of ALC Taipei is a foundational step toward hosting
> premier international open source events, such as Community Over Code in
> Taiwan. More significantly, through continuous open source contributions,
> we are irrefutably proving the high caliber of Taiwanese engineering
> talent. Our goal is to create a platform where Taiwan’s finest minds can
> make a global impact on world-class projects without needing to leave the
> island, ensuring the world acknowledges Taiwan’s vast potential in the
> software domain.
> Our Gratitude to the Contributors Who Define ALC Taipei
>
> We extend our deepest gratitude to all contributors. It is the collective
> passion, dedication, and selfless sharing of every single member that has
> brought ALC Taipei its current international visibility and achievements.
> Let us continue this journey together, writing the next influential chapter
> in Taiwan’s open source history!
>
> Aaron Chen (Apache Airflow Contributor), Charlie Cheng (Apache Gravitino
> Committer), ChengHao Yang (CNCF Ambassador), Che Yu Wu (KubeRay
> Contributor), Chi-Sheng Liu (Apache Submarine Committer), Chih-Yuan Chien
> (Apache Kafka Contributor), Chung-En Lee (Apache Ozone PMC), Dandelion
> Huang (Mooncake-Labs Moonlink Contributor), Eddie Tsai (Liger-Kernel
> Contributor), Eric Chang (Apache Gravitino Committer), EricccTaiwan
> (Sched-ext Collaborator), Evans Ye (Apache Member), Fu.Jian (Apache Kafka
> Contributor), George T. C., Lai (Apache Gravitino Contributor), Guan-Ming
> Chiu (Apache Mahout PMC Member), Han-Ju Chen (Ray & KubeRay
> Contributor), Han-Wen
> Hsu (Apache Ozone Contributor), Huang-Hsiang Cheng (Apache Iceberg
> Contributor), Jhe Chen Li (Apache Airflow Contributor), Jhen-Yung Hsu
> (Apache Kafka Contributor), Jie-Kai Chang (Ray Contributor), Jimmy Wang
> (Apache Kafka Contributor), Jiunn-Yang Huang (Apache Kafka Contributor),
> Jui-An (Rueian) Huang (KubeRay Committer), Jun Hao Wan (KubeRay
> Contributor), Kai-Hsun Chen (Apache Submarine PMC Member), Kevin Su (Apache
> Submarine PMC Member), KUAN-HAO,HUANG (Apache Mahout Committer), Kuan-Po
> Tseng (Apache YuniKorn Committer), Kuo-Hao Huang (Apache Datafusion
> Contributor), LAI YU-CHEN (Apache Ozone Contributor), Leonz / LeonzChang
> (Apache iceberg-rust Contributor), Luke Chen (Apache Kafka PMC Member),
> Nary Yeh (Flyte Maintainer), Nick Guo (Apache Kafka Contributor), Parker
> (Apache Kafka Contributor), PoAn Yang (Apache Kafka Committer), Raymond
> (Apache Iceberg Contributor), Ryan Huang (Apache Yunikorn Contributor),
> Shadow Chen (Photographer), Ted Liu (Apache Member), Teng-Yao Chi (Apache
> Kafka Committer), Tingyao Huang (Apache YuniKorn PMC Member), Troy (KubeRay
> Contributor), Tseng Chun-Chih (Liger Kernel Maintainer), Wei-Chiu Chuang
> (Apache Member), Wei Lee (Apache Airflow PMC Member), Xun Liu (Apache
> Member), You-Cheng Lin (Ray & KubeRay Contributor), Yu-Chia Ma (Apache
> Kafka Contributor), Yusin Huang (Apache airflow Contributor),
> Zhe-You(Jason) Liu (Apache Airflow Committer), Zili Chen (Apache Member)
>
Re: Apache Ozone contributors featured in the official ASF blog!
Posted by Tsz Wo Sze <sz...@apache.org>.
This is great news! We should replicate it in other locations.
Tsz-Wo
On Tue, Dec 9, 2025 at 5:45 PM Sammi Chen <sa...@apache.org> wrote:
> Congratulations to the form of ACL Taipei!
>
> On Wed, 10 Dec 2025 at 05:27, Wei-Chiu Chuang <we...@apache.org> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> https://news.apache.org/foundation/entry/alc-taipei-igniting-the-apache-open-source-movement-in-taiwan
> >
> > *By: Chia-Ping Tsai (ALC Taipei Chief)*
> >
> > We are absolutely thrilled to announce the official launch of the Apache
> > Local Community (ALC) Taipei <https://www.facebook.com/opensource4you>,
> > established with the full support of The ASF! ALC Taipei is a dynamic,
> > volunteer-driven collective, deeply rooted in Taiwan and powered by
> > engineers passionate about Apache open source technologies. We are
> > dedicated to promoting and making substantial contributions to
> world-class
> > open source projects.
> >
> > The driving philosophy behind ALC Taipei is captured in its moniker:
> > OpenSource4You. We aim to transform open source into a crucial pathway
> for
> > every Taiwanese engineer to expand their expertise, elevate their skills,
> > and forge strong connections with the global tech community.
> > Global Influence, Engineered in Taiwan: Beyond the Code
> >
> > ALC Taipei members firmly believe that impactful open source is more than
> > just lines of code—it is a culture of collaboration and a model for
> > innovation. Our contributions have already made a significant footprint
> > across several flagship Apache projects:
> >
> > - Apache Kafka: Our ALC members’ contributions rank us as the
> > second-largest contributor to the Kafka project. With two PMC Members
> > and
> > multiple Committers, our members actively lead major architectural
> > shifts. For instance, we spearheaded the removal of tens of thousands
> of
> > lines of Zookeeper-related code, managed the Log4j 2 migration, and
> > executed critical memory optimizations, all to enhance Kafka’s
> stability
> > and security.
> > - Apache YuniKorn: Multiple members are Committers and PMC Members
> and
> > have proudly presented YuniKorn’s cutting-edge features at Community
> > Over Code Asia 2024.
> > - Apache Airflow: ALC members have delivered revolutionary
> improvements
> > to the Airflow UI, including the introduction of Gantt charts,
> calendar
> > views, and comprehensive multi-language support. Crucially, those
> > individuals are heavily involved in developing core features like
> > Human-in-the-loop and provider integrations for External Event Driven
> > Scheduling, with some achieving Committer and PMC Member titles in
> 2025.
> > - Apache Mahout: Our members are actively pioneering the transition to
> > QuMat
> > (Quantum Computing Interface), essentially a “reboot from scratch.”
> This
> > effort has already seen two bright young students appointed as a PMC
> > Member and a Committer.
> > - Apache Ozone: Our members have earned Committer and PMC Member
> status
> > and have presented high-impact technical designs and implementations,
> > such
> > as S3 Lifecycle Management, at community conferences. ALC contributors
> > to Ozone are currently focused on achieving feature parity with S3.
> > - Apache Gravitino: As Gravitino progressed through the Apache
> > Incubator, three ALC members became Committers and are central to key
> > feature discussions, including the design and optimization of the
> > Metadata
> > Cache System.
> >
> > The Power of Mentorship and Community Engagement
> >
> > The enduring success of ALC Taipei is built on its robust Mentor-Mentee
> > succession model. We connect aspiring contributors with senior engineers
> > from global tech leaders, providing hands-on guidance to navigate and
> > contribute to complex open source projects.
> >
> > Our activities are designed to spread knowledge and foster passion:
> >
> > - Tech Executive Insights: We regularly host in-depth sessions
> featuring
> > industry titans—including founders, senior executives, VCs, and
> > professors—to share deep insights into open-source technology
> foresight,
> > the symbiotic relationship between open-source technology and career
> > development, and commercial introductions to open-source-related
> > startups.
> > - Open Source Challenges & Incentives: Through our members’
> > contributions, ALC Taipei offers tangible rewards (such as cash prizes
> > and
> > development hardware) to actively encourage sustained contributions
> from
> > students and emerging engineers.
> > - Hands-on Training and Recognition: The community actively promotes
> > participation through regular contribution challenges, specifically
> > designed to galvanize students and junior engineers. Furthermore, we
> > publicly acknowledge and celebrate member contributions through
> > dedicated
> > articles and events, highlighting their journey and achievements in
> the
> > open source world.
> > - In-Person Networking: Hosting regular meetups and offline gatherings
> > where members can exchange deep technical knowledge, share career
> > advice,
> > and solidify lasting community bonds.
> > - Practical Knowledge Sharing: We actively encourage members to
> document
> > their hands-on journey and insights gained during the contribution
> > process.
> > This includes writing detailed technical articles, where they share
> > valuable expertise and lessons learned. This practice not only
> > reinforces
> > individual learning but also establishes a public portfolio and
> > accelerates
> > collective knowledge transfer.
> > - Global Exposure: Consistent participation in international open
> source
> > summits like Community Over Code <https://communityovercode.org/>,
> > showcasing our members’ contributions on the world stage annually.
> >
> > Future Vision: Showcasing Taiwan’s Software Prowess
> >
> > The establishment of ALC Taipei is a foundational step toward hosting
> > premier international open source events, such as Community Over Code in
> > Taiwan. More significantly, through continuous open source contributions,
> > we are irrefutably proving the high caliber of Taiwanese engineering
> > talent. Our goal is to create a platform where Taiwan’s finest minds can
> > make a global impact on world-class projects without needing to leave the
> > island, ensuring the world acknowledges Taiwan’s vast potential in the
> > software domain.
> > Our Gratitude to the Contributors Who Define ALC Taipei
> >
> > We extend our deepest gratitude to all contributors. It is the collective
> > passion, dedication, and selfless sharing of every single member that has
> > brought ALC Taipei its current international visibility and achievements.
> > Let us continue this journey together, writing the next influential
> chapter
> > in Taiwan’s open source history!
> >
> > Aaron Chen (Apache Airflow Contributor), Charlie Cheng (Apache Gravitino
> > Committer), ChengHao Yang (CNCF Ambassador), Che Yu Wu (KubeRay
> > Contributor), Chi-Sheng Liu (Apache Submarine Committer), Chih-Yuan Chien
> > (Apache Kafka Contributor), Chung-En Lee (Apache Ozone PMC), Dandelion
> > Huang (Mooncake-Labs Moonlink Contributor), Eddie Tsai (Liger-Kernel
> > Contributor), Eric Chang (Apache Gravitino Committer), EricccTaiwan
> > (Sched-ext Collaborator), Evans Ye (Apache Member), Fu.Jian (Apache Kafka
> > Contributor), George T. C., Lai (Apache Gravitino Contributor), Guan-Ming
> > Chiu (Apache Mahout PMC Member), Han-Ju Chen (Ray & KubeRay
> > Contributor), Han-Wen
> > Hsu (Apache Ozone Contributor), Huang-Hsiang Cheng (Apache Iceberg
> > Contributor), Jhe Chen Li (Apache Airflow Contributor), Jhen-Yung Hsu
> > (Apache Kafka Contributor), Jie-Kai Chang (Ray Contributor), Jimmy Wang
> > (Apache Kafka Contributor), Jiunn-Yang Huang (Apache Kafka Contributor),
> > Jui-An (Rueian) Huang (KubeRay Committer), Jun Hao Wan (KubeRay
> > Contributor), Kai-Hsun Chen (Apache Submarine PMC Member), Kevin Su
> (Apache
> > Submarine PMC Member), KUAN-HAO,HUANG (Apache Mahout Committer), Kuan-Po
> > Tseng (Apache YuniKorn Committer), Kuo-Hao Huang (Apache Datafusion
> > Contributor), LAI YU-CHEN (Apache Ozone Contributor), Leonz / LeonzChang
> > (Apache iceberg-rust Contributor), Luke Chen (Apache Kafka PMC Member),
> > Nary Yeh (Flyte Maintainer), Nick Guo (Apache Kafka Contributor), Parker
> > (Apache Kafka Contributor), PoAn Yang (Apache Kafka Committer), Raymond
> > (Apache Iceberg Contributor), Ryan Huang (Apache Yunikorn Contributor),
> > Shadow Chen (Photographer), Ted Liu (Apache Member), Teng-Yao Chi (Apache
> > Kafka Committer), Tingyao Huang (Apache YuniKorn PMC Member), Troy
> (KubeRay
> > Contributor), Tseng Chun-Chih (Liger Kernel Maintainer), Wei-Chiu Chuang
> > (Apache Member), Wei Lee (Apache Airflow PMC Member), Xun Liu (Apache
> > Member), You-Cheng Lin (Ray & KubeRay Contributor), Yu-Chia Ma (Apache
> > Kafka Contributor), Yusin Huang (Apache airflow Contributor),
> > Zhe-You(Jason) Liu (Apache Airflow Committer), Zili Chen (Apache Member)
> >
>
Re: Apache Ozone contributors featured in the official ASF blog!
Posted by Sammi Chen <sa...@apache.org>.
Congratulations to the form of ACL Taipei!
On Wed, 10 Dec 2025 at 05:27, Wei-Chiu Chuang <we...@apache.org> wrote:
>
> https://news.apache.org/foundation/entry/alc-taipei-igniting-the-apache-open-source-movement-in-taiwan
>
> *By: Chia-Ping Tsai (ALC Taipei Chief)*
>
> We are absolutely thrilled to announce the official launch of the Apache
> Local Community (ALC) Taipei <https://www.facebook.com/opensource4you>,
> established with the full support of The ASF! ALC Taipei is a dynamic,
> volunteer-driven collective, deeply rooted in Taiwan and powered by
> engineers passionate about Apache open source technologies. We are
> dedicated to promoting and making substantial contributions to world-class
> open source projects.
>
> The driving philosophy behind ALC Taipei is captured in its moniker:
> OpenSource4You. We aim to transform open source into a crucial pathway for
> every Taiwanese engineer to expand their expertise, elevate their skills,
> and forge strong connections with the global tech community.
> Global Influence, Engineered in Taiwan: Beyond the Code
>
> ALC Taipei members firmly believe that impactful open source is more than
> just lines of code—it is a culture of collaboration and a model for
> innovation. Our contributions have already made a significant footprint
> across several flagship Apache projects:
>
> - Apache Kafka: Our ALC members’ contributions rank us as the
> second-largest contributor to the Kafka project. With two PMC Members
> and
> multiple Committers, our members actively lead major architectural
> shifts. For instance, we spearheaded the removal of tens of thousands of
> lines of Zookeeper-related code, managed the Log4j 2 migration, and
> executed critical memory optimizations, all to enhance Kafka’s stability
> and security.
> - Apache YuniKorn: Multiple members are Committers and PMC Members and
> have proudly presented YuniKorn’s cutting-edge features at Community
> Over Code Asia 2024.
> - Apache Airflow: ALC members have delivered revolutionary improvements
> to the Airflow UI, including the introduction of Gantt charts, calendar
> views, and comprehensive multi-language support. Crucially, those
> individuals are heavily involved in developing core features like
> Human-in-the-loop and provider integrations for External Event Driven
> Scheduling, with some achieving Committer and PMC Member titles in 2025.
> - Apache Mahout: Our members are actively pioneering the transition to
> QuMat
> (Quantum Computing Interface), essentially a “reboot from scratch.” This
> effort has already seen two bright young students appointed as a PMC
> Member and a Committer.
> - Apache Ozone: Our members have earned Committer and PMC Member status
> and have presented high-impact technical designs and implementations,
> such
> as S3 Lifecycle Management, at community conferences. ALC contributors
> to Ozone are currently focused on achieving feature parity with S3.
> - Apache Gravitino: As Gravitino progressed through the Apache
> Incubator, three ALC members became Committers and are central to key
> feature discussions, including the design and optimization of the
> Metadata
> Cache System.
>
> The Power of Mentorship and Community Engagement
>
> The enduring success of ALC Taipei is built on its robust Mentor-Mentee
> succession model. We connect aspiring contributors with senior engineers
> from global tech leaders, providing hands-on guidance to navigate and
> contribute to complex open source projects.
>
> Our activities are designed to spread knowledge and foster passion:
>
> - Tech Executive Insights: We regularly host in-depth sessions featuring
> industry titans—including founders, senior executives, VCs, and
> professors—to share deep insights into open-source technology foresight,
> the symbiotic relationship between open-source technology and career
> development, and commercial introductions to open-source-related
> startups.
> - Open Source Challenges & Incentives: Through our members’
> contributions, ALC Taipei offers tangible rewards (such as cash prizes
> and
> development hardware) to actively encourage sustained contributions from
> students and emerging engineers.
> - Hands-on Training and Recognition: The community actively promotes
> participation through regular contribution challenges, specifically
> designed to galvanize students and junior engineers. Furthermore, we
> publicly acknowledge and celebrate member contributions through
> dedicated
> articles and events, highlighting their journey and achievements in the
> open source world.
> - In-Person Networking: Hosting regular meetups and offline gatherings
> where members can exchange deep technical knowledge, share career
> advice,
> and solidify lasting community bonds.
> - Practical Knowledge Sharing: We actively encourage members to document
> their hands-on journey and insights gained during the contribution
> process.
> This includes writing detailed technical articles, where they share
> valuable expertise and lessons learned. This practice not only
> reinforces
> individual learning but also establishes a public portfolio and
> accelerates
> collective knowledge transfer.
> - Global Exposure: Consistent participation in international open source
> summits like Community Over Code <https://communityovercode.org/>,
> showcasing our members’ contributions on the world stage annually.
>
> Future Vision: Showcasing Taiwan’s Software Prowess
>
> The establishment of ALC Taipei is a foundational step toward hosting
> premier international open source events, such as Community Over Code in
> Taiwan. More significantly, through continuous open source contributions,
> we are irrefutably proving the high caliber of Taiwanese engineering
> talent. Our goal is to create a platform where Taiwan’s finest minds can
> make a global impact on world-class projects without needing to leave the
> island, ensuring the world acknowledges Taiwan’s vast potential in the
> software domain.
> Our Gratitude to the Contributors Who Define ALC Taipei
>
> We extend our deepest gratitude to all contributors. It is the collective
> passion, dedication, and selfless sharing of every single member that has
> brought ALC Taipei its current international visibility and achievements.
> Let us continue this journey together, writing the next influential chapter
> in Taiwan’s open source history!
>
> Aaron Chen (Apache Airflow Contributor), Charlie Cheng (Apache Gravitino
> Committer), ChengHao Yang (CNCF Ambassador), Che Yu Wu (KubeRay
> Contributor), Chi-Sheng Liu (Apache Submarine Committer), Chih-Yuan Chien
> (Apache Kafka Contributor), Chung-En Lee (Apache Ozone PMC), Dandelion
> Huang (Mooncake-Labs Moonlink Contributor), Eddie Tsai (Liger-Kernel
> Contributor), Eric Chang (Apache Gravitino Committer), EricccTaiwan
> (Sched-ext Collaborator), Evans Ye (Apache Member), Fu.Jian (Apache Kafka
> Contributor), George T. C., Lai (Apache Gravitino Contributor), Guan-Ming
> Chiu (Apache Mahout PMC Member), Han-Ju Chen (Ray & KubeRay
> Contributor), Han-Wen
> Hsu (Apache Ozone Contributor), Huang-Hsiang Cheng (Apache Iceberg
> Contributor), Jhe Chen Li (Apache Airflow Contributor), Jhen-Yung Hsu
> (Apache Kafka Contributor), Jie-Kai Chang (Ray Contributor), Jimmy Wang
> (Apache Kafka Contributor), Jiunn-Yang Huang (Apache Kafka Contributor),
> Jui-An (Rueian) Huang (KubeRay Committer), Jun Hao Wan (KubeRay
> Contributor), Kai-Hsun Chen (Apache Submarine PMC Member), Kevin Su (Apache
> Submarine PMC Member), KUAN-HAO,HUANG (Apache Mahout Committer), Kuan-Po
> Tseng (Apache YuniKorn Committer), Kuo-Hao Huang (Apache Datafusion
> Contributor), LAI YU-CHEN (Apache Ozone Contributor), Leonz / LeonzChang
> (Apache iceberg-rust Contributor), Luke Chen (Apache Kafka PMC Member),
> Nary Yeh (Flyte Maintainer), Nick Guo (Apache Kafka Contributor), Parker
> (Apache Kafka Contributor), PoAn Yang (Apache Kafka Committer), Raymond
> (Apache Iceberg Contributor), Ryan Huang (Apache Yunikorn Contributor),
> Shadow Chen (Photographer), Ted Liu (Apache Member), Teng-Yao Chi (Apache
> Kafka Committer), Tingyao Huang (Apache YuniKorn PMC Member), Troy (KubeRay
> Contributor), Tseng Chun-Chih (Liger Kernel Maintainer), Wei-Chiu Chuang
> (Apache Member), Wei Lee (Apache Airflow PMC Member), Xun Liu (Apache
> Member), You-Cheng Lin (Ray & KubeRay Contributor), Yu-Chia Ma (Apache
> Kafka Contributor), Yusin Huang (Apache airflow Contributor),
> Zhe-You(Jason) Liu (Apache Airflow Committer), Zili Chen (Apache Member)
>