From a0605cbaa006d74af4848c6ce7e585d023fd87f5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Vladimir Kozhukalov Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2023 01:13:28 +0300 Subject: [PATCH] Add Vladimir Kozhukalov as Openstack-Helm PTL for 2024.1 Change-Id: Iaebef0f8a9fdd57ee700159271e5cdc6c9ca0dd0 --- .../OpenStack_Helm/kozhukalov@gmail.com | 49 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 49 insertions(+) create mode 100644 candidates/2024.1/OpenStack_Helm/kozhukalov@gmail.com diff --git a/candidates/2024.1/OpenStack_Helm/kozhukalov@gmail.com b/candidates/2024.1/OpenStack_Helm/kozhukalov@gmail.com new file mode 100644 index 00000000..706ac859 --- /dev/null +++ b/candidates/2024.1/OpenStack_Helm/kozhukalov@gmail.com @@ -0,0 +1,49 @@ +Hello Everyone, + +I am pleased to announce my candidacy to continue as the PTL for OpenStack-Helm in the +upcoming 2024.1 release cycle. + +## Key accomplishments we have collectively achieved during the Bobcat cycle + +### New Features: + +- Integrated a Manila chart, expanding the range of out-of-the-box use-cases. +- Introduced OVN chart and support in Neutron, as OVN is emerging as the de facto standard for OpenStack networking. +- Launched a Tacker chart to engage telecom sectors as potential users and contributors. +- Upgraded the Elasticsearch chart to version 8.9.0. +- Initiated the transition to Rook operator for Ceph management, with completion expected by cycle end. + +### Pipeline and Compatibility: + +- Added Compute-kit and Cinder jobs to the check pipeline for Yoga, Zed, and Antelope releases, + thereby extending the range of officially supported Openstack releases. + +### Platform Support: + +- We stay Ubuntu-centric due to lack of resources for support of multiple platforms. During this cycle we + introduced Ubuntu Jammy images, and initiated extensive testing for Jammy-based deployments. + +### Other Improvements: + +- Enhanced Compute-kit job stability by adopting a multinode test environment for specific releases. +- Cleaned up the OpenStack-Helm storyboard. Over 100 stories were reviewed, verified and fixed or closed. + as outdated. +- Numerous minor fixes and adjustments, including updates for recent Kubernetes releases. + +A big thank you to everyone for your contributions. + +## Looking Ahead + +### Documentation: +The documentation still needs to be improved and aligned with all the recent changes. Users need clear +understanding of how to deploy/upgrade Openstack components and which releases and scenarios are thoroghly tested +and expected to work. + +### Compatibility: +We plan to continue expanding support for recent OpenStack and Kubernetes releases and additional Linux distributions. + +I am eager to continue in my role as PTL to ensure these initiatives move forward. + +Thank you, +Vladimir Kozhukalov +kozhukalov@gmail.com