Mohammed Bilal
About Mohammed Bilal
Mohammed Bilal is a Debian Maintainer with a background in Electronics and Communications Engineering and Computer Science. He has actively contributed to the open-source community and has held various roles in technology organizations since 2020.
Current Role at Debian
Mohammed Bilal has been serving as a Debian Maintainer since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for managing and maintaining packages within the Debian operating system. His contributions support the stability and functionality of Debian, which is a widely used open-source operating system.
Education and Academic Background
Mohammed Bilal's educational journey includes studying at Sainik School Kazhakootam, where he completed his Higher Secondary education in Computer Science, achieving Matriculation from 2014 to 2018. He then pursued a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communications Engineering at TKM College of Engineering, Kollam, from 2018 to 2022. Currently, he is enrolled at the National Institute of Technology Calicut, working towards a Master of Technology in Computer Science, expected to complete in 2025.
Professional Experience
Prior to his current role, Mohammed Bilal worked as a Project Intern at DeepFlow Technologies from 2020 to 2022. He also held the position of Membership Development Coordinator at IEEE SB TKMCE in Kerala, India, from 2021 to 2022. His experiences in these roles contributed to his professional development and understanding of technology and community engagement.
Participation in Google Summer of Code
In 2022, Mohammed Bilal participated in Google Summer of Code, where he contributed to various open-source projects. This program is designed to encourage student participation in open-source software development and allows participants to work on real-world projects while gaining valuable experience.
Involvement in Free and Open Source Software Community
Mohammed Bilal is actively involved in the Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) community. His engagement reflects his commitment to promoting open-source principles and contributing to collaborative software development efforts.