Cornelius Emase

Your Friend in Open Source (Developer, community builder, and open source advocate).

I currently work at Fedora as an Outreachy Intern, supporting documentation, DEI initiatives, and contributor onboarding while building skills in systems programming and community leadership.

What I Do

Frontend development (React, Next.js, TypeScript), technical writing, and community engagement. I build tools, write documentation, and help onboard new contributors to open source projects.

Stack: React • Next.js • TypeScript • C • Linux • Git • Technical Writing

Experience

I've worked with different organization including KodaSchool and Fourth Profile as a Technical writer, and Teksade & Alphaflare as a Software developer(also as a Product Manager) working with different technologies of Frontend.
(say, I have 2 years of experience in Frontend(React/Next.js), Backend - RPC(tRPC) and Product Management)

Projects

YapApp: A community-driven platform for pet lovers. Connecting *You* and your loving *meow*. (My dream focued project now, be sure to check it out when launched(soon))

CareSync: An application that let's you as a program manager in a medical facility manage patients and programs, give(as a doctor) feedback to patients.

And to many (My GitHub profile): other projects I've contributed in the Open Source realm, including caMicroscope, zsa among others.

Leadership & Community Involvement

I was a Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador back in campus and later led the Google Developer Student Club (GDSC) during my university years. I've actively volunteered to help grow the Avalanche ecosystem in Kenya and spoken at various events:

Spoke about Avalanche at CUEA University
Spoke about Fedora and open source contributions at Murang'a University(LinkedIn post). You can as well find the highlits by checking this website.
You can as well check Fedora at Murang'a University magazine blog post I wrote about the event.
Ran a Fedora Docs workshop (event wiki). The Discourse discussion is also available..

Goals

2025(6): Strengthen C and systems programming, contribute to Fedora Docs, build CLI tools
5 years: Lead engineering teams, mentor developers, speak at conferences
10 years: Contribute to Linux kernel, shape open source strategy across Africa

Dream Role

I'd love to work at a reputable organization (Red Hat) focusing on engineering, cloud development, or developer tools, Product Management - combining technical depth with community impact.
(Not necessarily Red Hat, but any organization that values open source and community)

Certifications

I've completed several certifications including KCNA (Kubernetes and Cloud Native Essentials) and Inclusive Open Source Community Orientation to strengthen my technical and community skills. Check my LinkedIn to learn more about my certifications and professional background.

Current Focus

Learning systems programming and C
Contributing to Fedora documentation and tooling
Building open source projects (YapApp, CLI tools)
Participating in mentorship programs (Outreachy, LFX)

(thanks for reading this far, I love my work I did at Fedora during the Outreachy contribution period, check it here)

Oh, before I forget—I'm planning to engage more with people. If you know any good hangouts around Nairobi, Kenya, or fun activities, feel free to invite me.

Lastly, maybe you wanna talk about open source, invite me to speak, or just have a chat? I'm always up for discussions and collaborations.

Matrix username • Email • GitHub • LinkedIn • Medium

I'm mainly active on emails(be sure to hear from me within 2 hours)