Behind Every Pull Request: Stories from the Open Source Frontlines
Wednesday, 29th Oct 2025
6:00 PM IST | 12:30 PM UTC | 1:30 PM CET
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Sai Krishna
Director of Engineering
Srinivasan Sekar
Director of Engineering
Sri Harsha
Engineering Manager - OSPO
Abstract
What really happens after you click "submit" on your first pull request? Join us at LambdaTest's Open Source Office to meet the people, projects, and stories reshaping open source testing.
Meet the Maintainers
In this special Voices of Community session, maintainers and core contributors from Selenium, WebdriverIO, and Appium share unfiltered perspectives on their open source journeys. These aren't polished success stories, they're candid conversations about the triumphs, setbacks, burnout, and breakthroughs that define life as an open source contributor. Hear how they started, what drives them through challenges, and the moments when their work truly made an impact.
Key Takeaways
1. Personal Stories: Real, honest talks about what it's really like to contribute to open source
2. Future Roadmap: A first look at what's next for Selenium, Appium, and WebdriverIO
3. LambdaTest OSP Office: Find out about grants, the Open Source Program, and ways to sponsor contributors.
4. Hacktoberfest Celebration: Honouring the best contributors of the year and their innovative ideas
This session is for you whether you're a curious beginner thinking about making your first contribution, a seasoned tester who wants to give back, or just someone who wants to learn more about the people behind the tools you use every day.
Come learn how every pull request tells a story, and maybe you'll get the idea to write your own.
Speaker
Sai Krishna
Director of Engineering
Sai Krishna is the Director of Engineering at LambdaTest. He is an active contributor to Appium and a member of the Appium organization, with deep involvement in the open-source community. He is passionate about innovative thinking and regularly contributes to open-source technologies. In addition to his technical pursuits, Sai is a blogger, community builder, mentor, international speaker, and conference organizer.
Speaker
Srinivasan Sekar
Director of Engineering
Srinivasan Sekar is a Director of Engineering at LambdaTest. He loves contributing to Open Source. He is an Appium Member and Contributor to various open-source repositories like Selenium, Webdriver.io, taiko, etc. He worked extensively on testing various Microservices, EvenDriven Apps, and Mobile and Web Applications. He specializes in building automation frameworks. He has spoken at various conferences including SeleniumConf, AppiumConf, AgileIndia, XConf Singapore, Quest4Quality, BelgradeTestConf, and FOSDEM.
Speaker
Sri Harsha
Engineering Manager (OSPO)
Sri Harsha is a Test Automation Enthusiast with nearly a decade of experience in automation and development. His expertise lies in testing applications using JavaScript and contributing to open-source platforms. His dedication has earned him roles as a committer for projects like Selenium and WebdriverIO and a member of the Technical Leadership Committee at SeleniumHQ. As an active contributor to Selenium and WebdriverIO, Sri Harsha constantly pushes the boundaries of innovation in test automation engineering. He is currently working as an Engineering Manager (OSPO) at LambdaTest.
Host
Sparsh Kesari
Sr. DevRel Engineer
As a Senior Developer Relations Engineer at LambdaTest, Sparsh is committed to empowering developer communities and advancing the field of software testing. He excels at bridging the gap between technology and its users by delivering impactful content and innovative solutions that enable teams to thrive in quality assurance and automation. Sparsh collaborates closely with community members, customers, and partners to cultivate a culture of continuous learning and collaboration, driving excellence among quality engineering teams worldwide.
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