About OSC
Our mission, story, and the people behind the community
Our Mission
OSC (Open Source Community) was founded with a simple yet powerful vision: to democratize programming education and make open source contribution accessible to developers at all skill levels.
We believe that the best way to learn programming is through hands-on experience, collaboration, and contributing to real-world projects. Our community provides a supportive environment where beginners can learn from experienced developers, and where everyone can contribute to meaningful open source projects.
What We Do
- Provide comprehensive programming courses and tutorials
- Maintain extensive documentation and guides
- Foster a vibrant community of learners and contributors
- Support open source projects and initiatives
- Organize events, workshops, and coding challenges
Meet Sankar Srinivasan
Founder & Lead Developer
Sankar Srinivasan is a passionate software engineer with over a decade of experience in building scalable web applications and leading development teams. His journey in open source began early in his career, and he has since contributed to numerous projects and mentored hundreds of developers.
With expertise in full-stack development, cloud architecture, and DevOps practices, Sankar brings a wealth of practical knowledge to the OSC community. He believes in the power of open source to drive innovation and is committed to making programming education accessible to everyone.
Background & Expertise
- Full-Stack Development: JavaScript, Node.js, React, Python, and modern web technologies
- Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and infrastructure automation
- System Design: Microservices, distributed systems, and scalable architecture patterns
- Open Source: Active contributor and maintainer of several popular open source projects
Our Core Values
Open Source First
We believe in the power of open source to drive innovation, foster collaboration, and create solutions that benefit everyone.
Learn by Doing
Hands-on experience is the best teacher. We provide practical projects and real-world challenges to accelerate learning.
Community Driven
Our community is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we learn, grow, and build amazing things.
Excellence
We strive for excellence in everything we do, from our courses and documentation to our community support.
Innovation
We embrace new technologies and methodologies, always looking for better ways to learn and build software.
Accessibility
Programming education should be accessible to everyone, regardless of background, experience, or financial situation.
Ready to Join Our Community?
Become part of a growing community of developers who are passionate about learning, sharing, and building amazing things together.