4. What is Open Source?
Open source usually refers to software that is:
• Released with source code
• Under a license that ensures that derivative works
will also be available as source code
• Protects certain rights of the original authors
• Prohibits restrictions on how who can use code
5. What is Open Source?
Open Source Software is typically created
by a community of people who are
dedicated to working together in a highly
collaborative and evolutionary way.
It’s the most exciting and dynamic
method of software development…
6. 54%
Open source is the
Browser engine that powers
71%
CMS,
Drupal,
WordPress
most of the
77%
PHP, Perl,
Ruby, Python
Internet!
72%
Apache, N
GINX
60%
MySQL
,
Postgre
s
60%
DNS
Linux
/UNIX 60%
8. Organizations Using Linux
~~~
Salesforce.com – Aggressively using OSS
Google – One of the largest users of OSS
Amazon.com – Arguably the first “Cloud” vendor
Schools Using Linux
~~~
Russian School System – All Schools Transitioning
German Universities – 550,000+ Students
9. Linux Use Rising Rapidly
Linux Foundation Survey 2012
• 1,893 Large-Enterprise Administrators Surveyed
• Linux use increased at expense of UNIX Windows
• 84% prefer using Linux and are expanding usage
• 8 out of 10 adding more Linux Servers in 2012/13
• 75% have “Big Data” concerns, plan Linux solutions
• More than 2/3 consider Linux to be more secure
than other Operating System options
19. What is Driving Demand?
Survey of Changes 2011 - 2012
• Company growing, needs Linux talent (49%)
• (48%) Increased Linux use, in-house support
• Want to contribute to Linux community (30%)
• (27%) Replacing/Migrating to Linux systems
• Difficulty retaining Linux talent, backfills (13%)
20. What are the Hottest Jobs?
Companies Overall:
• Linux Developers (67%)
• System Admins (55%)
• I.T. Managers (20%)
• Outside Consultants (67%)
Fortune 500 Companies Want:
• Linux Application Developers (49%)
• Kernel Developer Skills (46%)
21. “Linux jobs have become some of the hottest
jobs in all of tech,” said Jim Zemlin, executive
director at The Linux Foundation. “Clearly,
hiring managers throughout the IT tech sector
understand this and are aggressively seeking
Linux professionals.”
- Jim Zemlin, 2012
23. Things We Know…
• Linux is being deployed aggressively
• Cloud, Big Data, Security Concerns abound
• Linux/OSS Talent is in short supply
• You need experience and skills to get these job
• Certification Provides the Advantage
24. What You Need
Getting an OSS job (typically) requires 3-4 things:
• Some education (college, tech school)
• Experience (chicken vs. egg problem)
• Provable Passion (book, articles, blog etc.)
• Independent proof of your skill-set
You probably have the first one…
But what about the rest?
25. Getting Experience
Experience doesn’t just happen – You Have to Pursue It!
Do you have any of these in your life?
• A Religious Organization?
• A Special Interest Group or Club?
• An Alumni Organization?
• A Group of Peers?
They all need I.T. support, services, email, calendar, a
website etc., Right?
26. Getting Experience
Does your College/University have:
• A Computer Lab?
• Student Clubs or organizations?
• Sororities and Fraternities?
Apply for a job/volunteer with one or more…
You won’t get paid much, but it’s great experience
and you can put it on your resume!
27. Join an Open Source Project
Go find and research Open Source Projects
Ask questions and see what they need done
Volunteer to do something and do it well
Get known for your work (Are You Google-able?)
Put your participation on your resume.
28. Demonstrate Your Passion
If I am a Hiring Manager and you tell me:
“I love Linux and Open Source and want a job.”
I WILL Google you -- what will I find?
Your “I LOVE LINUX” blog?
Pictures of you volunteering at OSS events?
Your HowTo Videos and Articles?
30. What Does All This Do for You?
It tells a Hiring Manager that you:
• Have passion and initiative
• Like to learn and do so often
• Can use time and resources properly
• Can work with others
• Can provide value for pay
• Are a good bet for an employee
But….
31. You Need Certifications
Arguably, your College Degree is there to
set your career up for many years.
That’s good, but you NEED a
certification to be immediately
employable.
32. You Need Certifications
A Certification is an independent, 3 rd party metric
that allows a busy and perhaps non-technical
Hiring Manager to verify you are at least skilled
to a predictable level.
Certifications that match closely a Manager’s
Open Requisitions are best…
33. You Need Certifications
Certified Professionals are easily insurable,
licensable and are a good selling point for
Consulting Managers
Certifications increase your “points” and
sort you into the “Must Interview”
category.
35. How Do You Find the
Opportunity?
Register @
www.lpi.org
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42. The Bottom Line
Having more certifications than another candidate will
get YOU the interview, not them
If YOU get the interview, you can wow them with your
qualifications, show your passion etc.
Yes, it’s hard work, but so is being successful!
What are you waiting for?
43. The Future is Bright
The combination of government funding, industry
pressures to expand and growing regional and
world markets will spark tremendous growth of
Linux and Open Source in the next 3-5 years
Those who are prepared will reap the rewards
with better jobs, more pay and benefits and a
virtual guarantee of continued employment
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