Hello Plone Community!
I’m Preston Mayieka, a passionate Full-Stack Developer and Technical Writer from Kenya. I am a Computer Science Major (Year 4) at the University of Eldoret. I specialize in React, Next.js, Python (Flask/Django), and AI integration. I love building scalable web applications, documenting technical concepts, and contributing to open-source projects.
Why I’m Interested in Plone & GSoC 2025
I have been exploring Plone’s Volto frontend framework, its CMS architecture, and the powerful Plone REST API. I am particularly drawn to projects that enhance Plone’s usability and accessibility, and I’m eager to contribute to:
Improving Plone’s Frontend Experience
Documentation & Developer Onboarding
AI-Powered Search & Content Management
My Experience & Contributions
- AI SaaS: Built an **AI-powered platform to store and chat with your documents ** → NexusAI PDF
- Technical Writing: Contributor at FreeCodeCamp, simplifying complex tech concepts.
- Open Source Contributions: Actively contributing to projects on GitHub → GitHub Profile.
- Frontend & Backend: Developed multiple React-based dashboards and Django/Flask APIs.
How Can I Get Started?
I’ve been going through Plone’s documentation and training resources, and I’d love guidance on:
Good first issues to work on.
Best practices for Plone development.
Ongoing discussions where I can contribute.
Looking forward to learning from all of you and making meaningful contributions!
GitHub: https://github.com/preston176
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/preston-mayieka/