@richardchukwu

Reflecting on My Outreachy Journey: Growth, Challenges, and New Beginnings

Mar 11, 2025 · 4 min read · Hello world! I’m Richard Chukwu, a graduate of Computer Engineering student from University of Benin in Nigeria. My journey into tech has been fueled by a blend of curiosity, and an unwavering commitment to growth. These are the pillars that not only...

Charting My Career Path: From Intern to Full time Engineer

Jan 24, 2025 · 3 min read · As I reach the midpoint of my Outreachy internship with CNCF OpenTelemetry, I find myself reflecting not only on what I’ve learned but also on the future I want to create for myself in the tech industry. This internship has been transformative, deepe...

Reflecting on the First Half of My Outreachy Internship with OpenTelemetry

Jan 20, 2025 · 3 min read · The halfway mark of my Outreachy internship is a moment to pause, reflect, and chart the course for the remaining weeks. Over the past six weeks, I’ve immersed myself in contributing to OpenTelemetry, and it’s been a rewarding journey filled with lea...

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Observability with OpenTelemetry

Jan 9, 2025 · 4 min read · When I first heard about OpenTelemetry, I was intrigued but admittedly a little overwhelmed. Words like "observability," "telemetry data," and "distributed systems" flew over my head. As a recent graduate with a degree in Computer Engineering and a s...

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Everybody Struggles: Learning Through Challenges and Determination 🚀📚✨

Dec 19, 2024 · 3 min read · My Outreachy internship with OpenTelemetry has been a transformative experience. As exciting as diving into observability has been, I quickly realised there were words, acronyms, and concepts I didn’t fully understand when I first started. In the ope...