Speaker - Devin Ulibarri

Devin's inception to FOSS began when he asked a fundamental question when faced with digital restrictions on MacOS: Why is my computer telling me what to do? From there, he discovered free/libre software and could immediately see its profound implications for education. Shortly thereafter, he attended a talk by Walter Bender, a co-founders of OLPC and Sugar Labs. Fast forward: Devin has been a part of the Sugar Labs community for ten years, primarily working on the development of Music Blocks, together with Walter Bender. Devin has been a tireless advocate of the work and philosophy of Sugar Labs, giving talks and leading workshops internationally. Since January 2024, Devin has served as the executive director of Sugar Labs, a nonprofit whose mission is to create learning tools for kids, as well as mentor youth on their journey in technology, software development, and life-long learning. Trained in music, Devin continues to teach music to youth and mentor young teaching artists learning how to bring their craft to future generations. And, of course, he teaches Music Blocks to kids of all ages.