Gary White
Special guest
Gary White Jr. is an open source advocate and cloud technologist. He’s digging deeper into the metrics behind open source projects including community, governance, strategy, compliance, and obsolescence to create an open model measuring viability in open source projects. In his free time he’s usually with his dog or his wife (in that order). He makes emojis and software for fun, with a healthy dose of gaming and couching.
Gary White has been a guest on 2 episodes.
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Episode 84: Community Viability - how Verizon thinks about OSS risk
16 May 2024 | 34 mins 46 secs
In this episode of CHAOSScast, Dawn Foster, Matt Germonprez, Alice Sowerby, and guest Gary White, Principal Engineer at Verizon’s OSPO office, delve into the world of viability metrics models developed for assessing the risks associated with using open source software components. Gary explains the creation process of these models, their application within Verizon for software evaluation, and the significance of engaging with the open source community to enhance project viability. The conversations also explore the challenges and considerations in deploying these metrics within organizations, emphasizing the blend of policy enforcement and cultural influence to manage open source software dependencies effectively. Press download now to hear more!
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Episode 72: Open Source Software Viability and Project Selection
19 October 2023 | 32 mins 38 secs
In this episode, our host, Matt Germonprez, is joined by Dawn Foster from the CHAOSS Community, Sophia Vargas from Google, and Gary White from Verizon. Today, they dive into the crucial topic of assessing the viability of open source projects for adoption within organizations. The discussion covers the intricacies of evaluating project viability, the challenges of project failure, and the necessity of continuous assessments. The panelists provide valuable insights on mitigating risks, leveraging metrics, and the importance of active engagement within open source communities. This episode offers a wealth of knowledge and practical advice for navigating the world of open source software. Download this episode now to hear more!