GSoc 2025 Personal Introduction

:wave: 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.

:rocket: 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:

:heavy_check_mark: Improving Plone’s Frontend Experience
:heavy_check_mark: Documentation & Developer Onboarding
:heavy_check_mark: AI-Powered Search & Content Management

:man_technologist: 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 GitHubGitHub Profile.
  • Frontend & Backend: Developed multiple React-based dashboards and Django/Flask APIs.

:bulb: How Can I Get Started?

I’ve been going through Plone’s documentation and training resources, and I’d love guidance on:
:heavy_check_mark: Good first issues to work on.
:heavy_check_mark: Best practices for Plone development.
:heavy_check_mark: Ongoing discussions where I can contribute.

Looking forward to learning from all of you and making meaningful contributions! :rocket:

:link: GitHub: https://github.com/preston176
:link: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/preston-mayieka/