Subject: [drinks] running code -> looking for project lead/sr. developer for open source IETF SPPP protocol

From: Jean-Francois Mule <[email-masked]>
Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:02:12 -0700

Hi,

   We have been discussing how we could get some open source project off the ground for the IETF SPPP protocol among the design team. The goal would be to test the protocol draft end-to-end based on a bunch of use cases and try and validate the protocol details.

   David Schwartz has identified some developers and we are looking to bring a few more students on the project. 

  To kick it off, we are looking for a project lead.  The project lead would be a senior developer working part-time for a while to make progress.
CableLabs has agreed to put in some money to help support this public and open project.  More supporting companies are welcome and encouraged.

Here is what I think the tasks will be:
   As part of the IETF Drinks ssprov protocol effort, we are launching an open source project.  
http://tools.ietf.org/html/draft-ietf-drinks-spprov-05

   We have identified students to do development but we want to hire a someone to act as a senior software development lead.  Among other things, the role of this person would be to:
	- get the project off the group by getting the tools in place:
		+ web page (we plan to find a name and register a domain name, etc.)
		+ tools: SCM, bug tracking, software coding guidelines 
 		-> an option is to use JIRA unless folks have issues or something better
		+ put in place coding guidelines & soft architecture, test framework for unit test, etc.
		+ work with developers for initial responsibilities 
		+ make it fun
	- act as the project manager for the open source project: 
		+ work with the IETF list, sppp design team and implementing vendors to prioritize feature backlog
		+ decide focus of code sprints
		+ coordinate with students and contributing developers
		+ create builds, software releases
		+ ultimately deliver some results to improve the protocol and facilitate its implementation

If you know someone, please send contact details & resume to me and folks on cc: list (current design team).

Jean-Francois.
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Jean-François Mulé
CableLabs
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