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Infrastructure Committee¤

Mission¤

The mission of the Infrastructure Committee is to maintain and enhance the digital infrastructure that supports the conference. This includes managing the website, automating processes, handling data, and overseeing tools such as Discord to ensure smooth communication and operations. Our goal is to streamline workflows, making the lives of current and future committees easier by providing efficient, reliable, and scalable digital solutions.

Committee Structure¤

Chair¤

One or two chairs are responsible for the committee. The chair(s) are the main contact for the Steering Committee. The chair(s) lead the team and organize the committee, they are responsible for keeping our standards and the milestones.

Members¤

Anyone who likes to code and automate to relief others from boring tasks.

Requirements¤

  • Experience with web development and automation tools
  • Ability to troubleshoot and solve technical issues
  • Familiarity with Discord and content management systems
  • Ability to collaborate with other committees
  • Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt quickly
  • Commitment to improving processes and workflows

Responsibilities¤

Infrastructure Committee Responsibilities¤

  • Website Management:
    Maintain and update the conference website, ensuring it is user-friendly, up-to-date, and functioning smoothly.

  • Process Automation:
    Develop and implement automated systems to streamline repetitive tasks such as data handling, registration, and communications.

  • Discord Management:
    Set up, manage, and moderate the conference’s Discord server, ensuring it functions as an effective communication tool for attendees and committees.

  • Support Committees' Digital Needs:
    Work with other committees to understand their technical needs and provide solutions that improve their workflows and productivity.

  • Infrastructure Improvement:
    Continuously improve the digital infrastructure by identifying and implementing tools or processes that make the work of current and future committees easier.

  • Troubleshooting and Maintenance:
    Address any technical issues that arise during the planning or execution of the conference, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.

  • Ensure Scalability:
    Implement systems that are scalable to accommodate future growth, ensuring the infrastructure remains reliable and effective as the event expands.

Responsibilities for Chair(s)¤

  • Chair virtual meetings with the diversity committee members
  • Manage and prioritize tasks with the committee
  • Be in attendance on-site at PyCon DE & PyData 2025

Workload¤

The workload for the Infrastructure Committee is flexible and largely depends on the specific tasks and goals at hand. Early stages of planning may involve setting up or refining the website, automating processes, and coordinating with other committees to understand their needs.

Work typically fluctuates based on deadlines, with moderate activity in the early months and more intense work closer to the conference as final systems need to be in place. The workload also spikes when troubleshooting technical issues or implementing last-minute changes, especially during the conference itself.

While much of the work can be done in advance, ongoing monitoring and maintenance will be required to ensure systems run smoothly. Overall, the workload is manageable and can be distributed across the team, with peaks depending on specific tasks or urgent issues that may arise.

  • Preparations: a few hours per week
  • Conference: depending on preparation beforehand, more or less workload.

Timeline¤

average:1-2 hours per week

start: start:15.11.2025

peak 2 weeks before the conference, during the conference if something breaks

finish conference end

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