Andy PiperSome personal news... after an amazing 3 years working with the Mastodon team, first in developer relations and then as communications lead - it’s time for me to move on (after April 28). It’s been a privilege to work on something as meaningful and important as the Fediverse. 🧵👇🏻 (1/4)
Looking back at the past few years, I’ve given 30-40 talks, interviews, and panels on the Fediverse; hosted the Social Web Devroom at FOSDEM (twice); written extensively about the open social web and the free internet; and contributed to discussions in standards bodies and EU agency meetings - helping shape how decentralised social technologies are understood and adopted. (2/4)
I’m grateful to have met so many people across the #Fediverse. I've always aimed to represent and support a community perspective when discussing our space. I also want to say that I am proud of the Mastodon team's thoughtful work and values, and I'm thankful for their friendship, especially through some tougher personal moments in the past ~10 months. (3/4)
What's next? From May, I'm looking for roles at the intersection of European digital policy, ethical open platforms, and developer/community engagement. I’m optimistic about these spaces, and keen to help shape what comes next. I care about a future that values human connection and shared power, not extractive platforms.
If you’re working in these areas - or know someone who is - I’d welcome a conversation. andypiper-at-omg.lol (yes, really) or check my website #GetFediHired /end (4/4)
Ged Maheux@andypiper Wishing you all the best and thanks for helping to shape and guide the Fediverse, super appreciated!
Michael Rowe@andypiper your experience, passion, and expertise would make you ideal to help define and drive digital policy.
dansup@andypiper Thanks for everything you've done for Mastodon and the social web.
Wish you the best on your next journey ❤️
WndlB@andypiper That email would be enough to get you an interview if I was doing anything remotely relevant, which I’m not.
Johan Groenen@andypiper DC EDIC is just starting up?
Gina@andypiper a huge loss for the Mastodon team. Thank you for all that you've done for the #fediverse. 🙏❤️
Angela Scholder@andypiper Andy, thanks for the work and good luck with the next.
I knew it was coming, but still a bit sad.
See you again.
I knew it was coming, but still a bit sad.
See you again.
Alexis Bushnell@andypiper all the best for the future, I'm sure you'll be in high demand.
You've done a great job!
You've done a great job!
jtonline@andypiper I'm expecting great things!
@@andypiper a great loss for the Mastodon team 💔
Thanks for all your hard work thus far on Fediverse, Mastodon and I'm sure you'll continue to be a force of good.
Wishing you all the best in finding a new interesting job that allows you to do what you do best :) I'm sure we'll continue to cross paths. Till next time.
Onwards and upwards! 🚀💪✊
Robee? Na! 🌈@andypiper Thank you for all your work!
kianryan ☑️🐙🏳️🌈@andypiper
You'll be missed. Thank you for your contributions. Onwards and upwards.
You'll be missed. Thank you for your contributions. Onwards and upwards.
Richard MacManus@andypiper All the best with your next projects, Andy. You'll always be a leader of the Rebel Alliance!
Tommi 🤯@andypiper You are fantastic, Andy! Best of wishes and a lot of warmth! ❤️❤️❤️
Bob Gould@andypiper Good Luck!
Nikhil Nigade@andypiper thank you, Andy, for everything you do, and best wishes for whatever the future holds for you!
Darwin WoodkaSomeone seriously needs to start the actual Ministry for the Future
Sofía Aritz@andypiper thank you for your work! Wishing you the best in this next stage!
Chip Butty@andypiper thank you and good hunting
Iván Sánchez Ortega
Jeff@andypiper Thanks for your service to the fediverse, and excited to see what’s next for you! But maybe take a breath first. Camping, gadgets, or both? Enjoy yourself.😊
James Smith 💾@andypiper I can't even. What will I do without you??
mariafarrell@andypiper You are the absolute best, Andy. I will miss thinking even more fondly of masto because you work there. Will keep my ear to the ground on future opportunities. Whoever gets to hire you is very lucky indeed. 👊 ❤️ 👏
@mariafarrell oh that's so kind! Look forward to chatting again sometime before too long.