Caroline Ford
About Caroline Ford
Caroline Ford is a Bug Triager at Ubuntu and has held various roles at the Wikimedia Foundation since 2003. She holds a BA (Hons) in Linguistics with Speech Communication from UCL and has extensive experience in graphics and sound design.
Work at Wikimedia Foundation
Caroline Ford has been actively involved with the Wikimedia Foundation since 2003. She serves as an Administrator on the English Wikipedia, a role she has held for 21 years. In addition to her administrative duties, she has also taken on the position of Bureaucrat on the English Wikipedia since 2004, contributing to the governance and management of the platform. Her long-term commitment to Wikimedia reflects her dedication to the principles of free knowledge and community collaboration.
Work at Ubuntu
Since 2006, Caroline Ford has worked as a Bug Triager at Ubuntu. In this role, she identifies, categorizes, and prioritizes software bugs to enhance the user experience. Her work contributes to the overall quality and reliability of Ubuntu software, ensuring that issues are addressed effectively and efficiently.
Work at New Breed Software
Caroline Ford has been employed at New Breed Software since 2007 as a Graphics & Sound Artist. Her responsibilities include researching and developing graphical and sound content from Creative Commons licensed sources, specifically aimed at a pre-teen audience. She has produced custom-designed audiovisual content, enhancing the engagement and accessibility of the software for younger users.
Education and Expertise
Caroline Ford studied at UCL from 1993 to 1998, where she earned a BA (Hons) in Linguistics with Speech Communication. She furthered her education at Birkbeck, University of London. Her academic background in linguistics and communication informs her work in various roles, particularly in content creation and user engagement.