Some more diversity among mentors would be nice, even though the mentors are all impeccable Apache members.
The proposal template[1] says it is “useful” if that initial committers state their affiliations. I think it would be helpful here. Julian [1] http://incubator.apache.org/guides/proposal.html#template-affiliations <http://incubator.apache.org/guides/proposal.html#template-affiliations> > On Jun 7, 2016, at 9:37 AM, Joe Witt <joe.w...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Henry > > I totally understand the spirit of your statement but I want to be > clear in speaking for my own involvement here. I am participating in > this proposal and proposed podling as an apache member. That I happen > to work for hortonworks has absolutely nothing to do with it and > frankly I wish it was not called out in this document. The template > even calls this out as a controversial item. > > I believe I am the only one on the initial committers list that is > affiliated with hortonworks for what it is worth. > > Thanks > Joe > > On Tue, Jun 7, 2016 at 12:27 PM, Henry Saputra <henry.sapu...@gmail.com> > wrote: >> One immediate concern is all mentors coming from Hortonworks. >> >> I would strongly suggest to find more balance mentors. >> >> I know we had this discussion about "fake" diversity stuff, but I strongly >> advise to do more effort to get mentors from different background than one >> company. >> >> >> - Henry >> >> >> On Tuesday, June 7, 2016, Ellison Anne Williams <eawilliamsp...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Hi All, >>> >>> >>> We would like to discuss the proposal of a new project to the incubator - >>> Pirk. >>> >>> >>> Pirk is a framework for scalable Private Information Retrieval (PIR). >>> >>> >>> The proposal is contained below and can also be found on the wiki at >>> https://wiki.apache.org/incubator/PirkProposal >>> >>> >>> Looking forward to the discussion - >>> >>> >>> Thanks! >>> >>> >>> Ellison Anne >>> >>> >>> ____________ >>> >>> >>> = Pirk Proposal = >>> >>> == Abstract == >>> Pirk is a framework for scalable Private Information Retrieval (PIR). >>> >>> == Proposal == >>> >>> Pirk is a software framework for scalable Private Information Retrieval and >>> is meant to provide a landing place for robust, scalable, and practical >>> implementations of PIR algorithms. The initial scalable PIR algorithms of >>> Pirk were developed at the National Security Agency. >>> >>> == Background == >>> >>> Private Information Retrieval (PIR) is an area of computer science and >>> mathematics that enables a user/entity to privately and securely obtain >>> information from a dataset, to which they have been granted access, without >>> revealing, to the dataset owner or to an observer, any information >>> regarding the questions asked or the results obtained. Employing >>> homomorphic encryption techniques, PIR enables datasets to remain resident >>> in their native locations while giving the ability to query the datasets >>> with sensitive terms. >>> >>> == Rationale == >>> >>> Although PIR has been in existence for over twenty years, it has largely >>> remained an academic discipline with very little robust or scalable >>> implementation. Pirk not only provides implementations of novel scalable >>> PIR algorithms, but it provides a framework into which robust, scalable, >>> and practical PIR may be developed. >>> >>> Pirk fits well within the Apache Software Foundation (ASF) family as it >>> depends on numerous ASF projects and integrates with several others such as >>> Hadoop and Spark. We also anticipate developing extensions/adaptors for >>> several other ASF projects such as Kafka, Storm, HBase, and Accumulo in the >>> near future. >>> >>> == Initial Goals == >>> >>> * Ensure all dependencies are compliant with Apache License version 2.0 >>> and that all code and documentation artifacts have the correct Apache >>> licensing markings and notice. >>> >>> * Establish a formal release process and schedule, allowing for dependable >>> release cycles in a manner consistent with the Apache development process. >>> >>> * Establish a process which allows different release cycles for the core >>> framework, extensions/adaptors, and additional algorithms. >>> >>> * Grow the community to establish diversity of background and expertise. >>> >>> == Current Status == >>> >>> === Meritocracy === >>> >>> We will actively seek help and encourage promotion of influence in the >>> project through meritocracy. We will discuss the requirements in an open >>> forum. We will encourage and monitor community participation so that >>> privileges can be extended to those that contribute. >>> >>> === Community === >>> >>> Pirk currently has a community of developers within the U.S. government. In >>> open sourcing Pirk we plan to grow the community to a broader base of >>> industries and will work to align the interaction of our existing >>> community. >>> >>> === Core Developers === >>> >>> The initial core developers are employed by the US Government. We will work >>> to grow the community among a more diverse set of developers and >>> industries. >>> >>> === Alignment === >>> >>> Pirk was developed with an open source philosophy in mind and the Apache >>> way is consistent with the approach we have taken to date. Further, Pirk >>> depends on numerous ASF libraries and projects including Hadoop, Spark, >>> Commons, and Maven. We also anticipate extensions and dependencies with >>> several more ASF projects, including Accumulo, Avro, HBase, Storm, Kafka, >>> and others. This existing alignment with Apache and the desired community >>> makes the Apache Incubator a good fit for Pirk. >>> >>> >>> == Known Risks == >>> >>> === Orphaned Products === >>> >>> Risk of orphaning is limited though it is important to grow the community. >>> The project user and developer base is growing and there is already >>> operational use of Pirk. >>> >>> === Inexperience with Open Source === >>> >>> The initial committers to Pirk have limited experience with true open >>> source software development. However, despite the project origins being >>> from closed source development we have modeled our behavior and community >>> development on The Apache Way to the greatest extent possible. We are >>> committed to the ideals of open source software and will eagerly seek out >>> mentors and sponsors who can help us quickly come up to speed. >>> >>> === Homogenous Developers === >>> >>> The initial committers of Pirk come from a limited set of entities though >>> we are committed to recruiting and developing additional committers from a >>> broad spectrum of industries and backgrounds. >>> >>> === Reliance on Salaried Developers === >>> >>> We expect Pirk development to continue on salaried time and through >>> volunteer time. The majority of initial committers are paid by their >>> employers to contribute to this project. We are committed to developing and >>> recruiting participation from developers both salaried and non-salaried. >>> >>> === Relationship with other Apache Projects === >>> >>> As described in the alignment section, Pirk is already heavily dependent on >>> other ASF projects and we anticipate further dependence and integration >>> with new and emerging projects in the Apache family. >>> >>> === An Excessive Fascination with the Apache Brand === >>> >>> We respect the Apache brand and desire to adopt its community building >>> principles. Our desire is to build and foster an open source community >>> around scalable, robust PIR which aligns with the Apache tenets. Further, >>> Apache is a natural home for Pirk given our existing dependencies and >>> alignment with ASF projects. >>> >>> === Documentation === >>> >>> At this time there is no Pirk documentation on the web. However, we have >>> documentation included within the application that details usage. Using >>> incubator infrastructure we will be rapidly expanding the available >>> documentation to cover things like installation, developer guide, >>> frequently asked questions, best practices, and more. >>> >>> == Initial Source == >>> >>> The core codebase is written in Java and includes detailed Javadocs and >>> feature documentation. >>> >>> == Source and Intellectual Property Submission == >>> >>> The Pirk code and documentation materials will be submitted by the National >>> Security Agency. Pirk has been developed by government employees. Material >>> developed by the government employees is in the public domain and no U.S. >>> copyright exists in works of the federal government. NSA has submitted >>> Corporate Contributor License Agreement to the Apache Software Foundation; >>> the Software Grant Agreement is forth coming. >>> >>> == External Dependencies == >>> >>> We believe all current dependencies are compatible with the ASF guidelines. >>> Our dependency licenses come from the Apache v 2.0 and Eclipse Public v1. >>> >>> == Cryptography == >>> >>> Consistent with http://www.apache.org/licenses/exports/ we believe Pirk is >>> classified as ECCN 5D002. In the event that it becomes necessary we will >>> engage with appropriate Apache members to ensure we file any necessary >>> paperwork or clarified any cryptographic export license concerns. >>> >>> == Required Resources == >>> >>> === Mailing Lists === >>> >>> * d...@pirk.incubator.apache.org <javascript:;> >>> * priv...@pirk.incubator.apache.org <javascript:;> >>> * comm...@pirk.incubator.apache.org <javascript:;> >>> >>> === Source Control === >>> >>> Pirk requests use of Git for source control (git://git.apache.org/pirk.git >>> ). >>> We request a writeable Git repo for Pirk with mirroring to be setup to >>> Github through INFRA. >>> >>> === Issue Tracking === >>> >>> JIRA Pirk (PIRK) >>> >>> === Initial Committers === >>> >>> * Tracy Brown <tbrownpirk at gmail dot com>, CLA submitted >>> * Christopher Harris <Chris.Harris010 at gmail dot com>, CLA submitted >>> * Walter Ray-Dulaney <raydulany at gmail dot com>, CLA submitted >>> * Jacob Wilder <jacobwilder.opensource at gmail dot com>, CLA submitted >>> * Ellison Anne Williams <eawilliamsPirk at gmail dot com>, CLA confirmed >>> * Joe Witt (Hortonworks) <joewitt at apache dot org>, CLA confirmed >>> >>> == Sponsors == >>> >>> === Champion === >>> >>> * Billie Rinaldi (Hortonworks) <billie at apache dot org>, IPMC Member >>> >>> === Nominated Mentors === >>> >>> * Billie Rinaldi (Hortonworks) <billie at apache dot org>, IPMC Member >>> * Joe Witt (Hortonworks) <joewitt at apache dot org>, IPMC Member >>> * Josh Elser (Hortonworks) <elserj at apache dot org>, IPMC Member >>> >>> === Sponsoring Entity === >>> >>> We request the Apache Incubator to sponsor this project. >>> > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: general-unsubscr...@incubator.apache.org > For additional commands, e-mail: general-h...@incubator.apache.org >
