Hi Sandro Martínez Thanks for your interest in participating in GSOC 2026.
In the meantime, here’s how you can get started and plug into the right channels: *1. Join the GSoC Matrix Room* We’re moving Apache Fineract GSoC 2026 discussions to Matrix. You can join here: https://matrix.to/#/#apache-fineract-gsoc:matrix.org Please introduce yourself there and mention your interest. *2. Fill Out the Contributor Interest Form (Important)* To help us structure mentorship properly and understand everyone’s level of interest and commitment, please complete this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexeaNi-2RZL3wUsQM8KzhjtDl0hiEj00_gcTiL49g3wEI42A/viewform?usp=publish-editor *3. Read the Official GSoC Documentation Page* This will give you context on how Fineract structures its GSoC program: https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/FINERACT/GSOC+Program+at+Fineract *4. Review the GSoC 2026 Tickets* Here are the tickets currently labeled for GSoC 2026: https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/FINERACT-2454?jql=project%20%3D%20%22Apache%20Fineract%22%20AND%20labels%20%3D%20gsoc2026%20ORDER%20BY%20createdDate%20 On Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM Sandro Martínez <[email protected]> wrote: > Hello Apache Fineract community, > > My name is Sandro Martínez, and I am a final-semester Computer Science > student. > > Over the past few years, I have developed a strong interest in Java and > Spring Boot. A few days ago, I made my first contribution to an open-source > project that uses these technologies: spring-petclinic-rest. > <https://github.com/spring-petclinic/spring-petclinic-rest> > > I only recently learned about Google Summer of Code after coming across a > post on LinkedIn. After taking the time to read more about it and > understand how it works, I found it to be a fantastic opportunity. I then > reviewed several projects that use Java and Spring Boot in their tech > stack, and Apache Fineract stood out to me as the one that best aligns with > my goals and interests. I also believe it is a project where I can learn a > great deal. > > At the moment, I am especially interested in FINERACT-2439 > <https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/FINERACT-2439?jql=project%20%3D%20%22Apache%20Fineract%22%20AND%20labels%20%3D%20gsoc2026%20ORDER%20BY%20createdDate%20> > and FINERACT-2169 > <https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/FINERACT-2169?jql=project%20%3D%20%22Apache%20Fineract%22%20AND%20labels%20%3D%20gsoc2026%20ORDER%20BY%20createdDate%20>. > I am currently setting up the development environment so I can start > exploring the codebase and working on my proposal. > > I consider myself a self-sufficient learner, and problem-solving is one of > my strengths. Competing in the ICPC has strengthened my analytical and > problem-solving skills, which I believe will be valuable when contributing > to the project. > > My main goal is to learn as much as I can from the mentors and the > community, and hopefully become an active contributor to the project in the > near future. I am very excited to get started, even if I am a little > nervous as well. > > Best regards, > Sandro Martínez >
