Thank you for your interest!

Vision

We are organizing an in-person, collaborative software team where technical professionals can work together on meaningful projects that benefit society while keeping their skills sharp and helping one another grow.

The idea is to create an environment where experienced professionals can mentor newer talent, everyone can learn from each other, and together we build something we're proud of.

This effort is currently envisioned as a pro bono software initiative. Participants would be able to reference their work on their résumé and LinkedIn as work experience while contributing to a real product.

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for people across the entire product development lifecycle, including:

• Software Engineers
• UI/UX Designers
• Product Managers / Product Owners
• DevOps Engineers
• QA Engineers
• Data Engineers
• AI/ML Engineers
• Technical Writers
• Security Specialists
• Anyone else who enjoys building great software

We are hoping to create a diverse team that includes:

• Experienced professionals who are retired, between positions, or simply looking for a meaningful project.
• Recent college graduates looking to gain practical experience and mentorship.

Goals

• Build a collaborative, in-person technical community.
• Learn from one another through mentoring and teamwork.
• Design and build a real software product.
• Create résumé and LinkedIn-worthy experience.
• Potentially launch an open-source, nonprofit, community-focused, or commercial venture, depending on what the team decides.

Logistics

Current thoughts (subject to team input):

• Preferred location: San Ramon
• Core hours: 9AM - 4PM
• Work in person 4 days per week
• Approximately 4+ hours per day.
• Find donated or low-cost office space if possible
• Determine together how to cover any necessary software or cloud service costs

Potential Project Ideas

These are only starting points. The team will ultimately decide what we build.

Examples include:

• An AI-powered application that addresses a meaningful community need.
• A video-based platform to help reduce loneliness by connecting people for conversation.
• Other community-focused or socially beneficial software ideas proposed by team members.

Interested?

Please reply with:

• Your technical background
• Skills and areas of expertise
• What role(s) interest you
• Why you'd like to participate
• Your email address (for Slack invite)
• Your LinkedIn profile URL

We’ll follow up with additional information and next steps.

Thank you

Volunteer Software Initiative

Thank you for your interest!

Vision

I'm organizing an in-person, collaborative software team where technical professionals can work together on meaningful projects that benefit society while keeping their skills sharp and helping one another grow.

The idea is to create an environment where experienced professionals can mentor newer talent, everyone can learn from each other, and together we build something we're proud of.

This effort is currently envisioned as a pro bono software initiative. Participants would be able to reference their work on their résumé and LinkedIn as work experience while contributing to a real product.

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for people across the entire product development lifecycle, including:

• Software Engineers
• UI/UX Designers
• Product Managers / Product Owners
• DevOps Engineers
• QA Engineers
• Data Engineers
• AI/ML Engineers
• Technical Writers
• Security Specialists
• Anyone else who enjoys building great software

We are hoping to create a diverse team that includes:

• Experienced professionals who are retired, between positions, or simply looking for a meaningful project.
• Recent college graduates looking to gain practical experience and mentorship.

Goals

• Build a collaborative, in-person technical community.
• Learn from one another through mentoring and teamwork.
• Design and build a real software product.
• Create résumé and LinkedIn-worthy experience.
• Potentially launch an open-source, nonprofit, community-focused, or commercial venture, depending on what the team decides.

Logistics

Current thoughts (subject to team input):

• Preferred location: San Ramon
• Core hours: 9AM - 4PM
• Work in person 4 days per week
• Approximately 4+ hours per day.
• Find donated or low-cost office space if possible
• Determine together how to cover any necessary software or cloud service costs

Potential Project Ideas

These are only starting points. The team will ultimately decide what we build.

Examples include:

• An AI-powered application that addresses a meaningful community need.
• A video-based platform to help reduce loneliness by connecting people for conversation.
• Other community-focused or socially beneficial software ideas proposed by team members.

Interested?

Please reply with:

• Your technical background
• Skills and areas of expertise
• What role(s) interest you
• Why you'd like to participate
• Your email address (for Slack invite)
• Your LinkedIn profile URL

I'll follow up with additional information and next steps.

Thank you

Gary

I'm putting together a pro bono (all volunteer), in-person software development team to build a project with meaningful social impact.

I'm looking for developers, designers, product managers, DevOps engineers, QA professionals, UX designers, and other technical professionals who enjoy solving challenging problems.

I'm especially hoping to bring together:

• Retired professionals who want to stay engaged

• Mid- to senior-level professionals between roles

• Recent college graduates looking to build experience

The goal is to create an environment where experienced professionals can mentor newer team members while everyone collaborates to build something valuable for the community. What we will actually build is to be determined by us. It's also an opportunity to expand your skills, strengthen your résumé, reference this effort as work experience, and reconnect with the energy of working alongside a talented, collaborative team.

If you're interested, please send me a private message with:

• A brief summary of your background and skills

• Why you're interested in this endeavor

• Your LinkedIn profile

• Your email address (so that I can add you to the Slack channel)

Once I receive the above, I'll send you the full details.  

Thank you!

– Gary

I'm putting together a pro bono (all volunteer), in-person software development team to build a project with meaningful social impact.

I'm looking for developers, designers, product managers, DevOps engineers, QA professionals, UX designers, and other technical professionals who enjoy solving challenging problems.

I'm especially hoping to bring together:

• Retired professionals who want to stay engaged

• Mid- to senior-level professionals between roles

• Recent college graduates looking to build experience

The goal is to create an environment where experienced professionals can mentor newer team members while everyone collaborates to build something valuable for the community. What we will actually build is to be determined by us. It's also an opportunity to expand your skills, strengthen your résumé, reference this effort as work experience, and reconnect with the energy of working alongside a talented, collaborative team.

If you're interested, please send me a private message with:

• A brief summary of your background and skills

• Why you're interested in this endeavor

• Your LinkedIn profile

• Your email address (so that I can add you to the Slack channel)

Once I receive the above, I'll send you the full details.  

Thank you!

Gary