richardchukwu.hashnode.devReflecting on My Outreachy Journey: Growth, Challenges, and New BeginningsHello 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...Mar 11, 2025·4 min read
richardchukwu.hashnode.devCharting My Career Path: From Intern to Full time EngineerAs 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...Jan 24, 2025·3 min read
richardchukwu.hashnode.devReflecting on the First Half of My Outreachy Internship with OpenTelemetryThe 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...Jan 20, 2025·3 min read
richardchukwu.hashnode.devObservability with OpenTelemetryWhen 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...Jan 9, 2025·4 min read
richardchukwu.hashnode.devEverybody Struggles: Learning Through Challenges and Determination 🚀📚✨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...Dec 19, 2024·3 min read