Imma Valls
Grafana Labs, Senior Developer Advocate
Barcelona, Spain
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Imma is a Staff Developer Advocate who loves automating stuff and anything that helps get apps from development to production.
She enjoys sharing with local communities and helping them connect and thrive. You can find her co-organizing Grafana’s meetups in Barcelona and Madrid, Cloud Native Barcelona meetups, Software Crafters Barcelona, and KCD Barcelona 2024.
She also volunteers as a coach and board member at the TechFems Barcelona community and collaborates with Technovation Girls as a Judge.
She is a Bruce Springsteen fan. No surrender!
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Beyond Binaries: Understanding Diversity and Allyship in a Global Workplace
Privilege is not a binary concept—it's multifaceted, contextual, and intersects with various aspects of identity and environment. Each of us holds privilege in some areas while lacking it in others. This talk explores how to recognize and understand these nuances of privilege, especially within today's globally distributed teams. We will examine the role of systemic inequality and cultural bias in the workplace and provide practical strategies for supporting colleagues with less privilege. Through real-world scenarios, we’ll discuss how to foster inclusivity, encourage empathy, and contribute to a more equitable professional environment.
The 50+ First-Timer: My OpenTelemetry Contribution and How Your CNCF Journey Can Also Start Today
Thinking about contributing to a CNCF project? Does it seem daunting, or maybe you feel it's too late to start? You might be surprised to learn that it's more accessible than you think!
In this session, I'll share my journey as a first-time contributor to OpenTelemetry, providing a roadmap from initial interest to a successful contribution. You'll gain tips on finding the right project and those good first-time issues. We'll explore the crucial role of mentorship, especially for individuals from underrepresented groups, and how the supportive OpenTelemetry community can guide you through the process.
I aim to inspire you – whether you're from an underrepresented background or believe your chance to contribute has passed – to take the plunge and discover the rewarding world of open source. You'll leave with actionable insights and the confidence to begin your contribution journey.
Understanding the Need for Systemic Change in Open Source Through Intersectionality
While open-source communities strive for innovation, achieving genuine diversity and inclusion requires a fundamental understanding of systemic inequalities.
This talk centers on the lived experiences of women navigating open-source spaces. We will reveal the persistent challenges related to safety, lack of representation, and the critical importance of considering intersecting identities. By applying an intersectionality lens, we can gain a clearer understanding of the systemic changes required to dismantle the barriers.
This session will then focus on the power of sponsorship and fostering allyship as key strategies for enacting this change. We will highlight existing initiatives and brainstorm solutions to build a more welcoming and equitable community where everyone feels empowered to contribute.
Join us to explore how understanding the need for systemic change through intersectionality and how actively fostering allyship and sponsorship can pave the way for a truly diverse and inclusive open-source future.
Choose Your Own Adventure to Get Started with Grafana Loki
Curious about Grafana Loki and how it can help you with your logs? Join this talk for an interactive introduction where you can decide which aspects of Loki we explore through live demos. You'll learn the basics of Grafana Loki and how it can provide valuable insights without overwhelming complexity. You'll leave with a practical understanding of its architecture and capabilities and a GitHub repository so you can continue experimenting. Don't miss the opportunity to unleash the power of Grafana Loki and take your skills to the next level!
Rebuilding Your Cloud Native Community: Lessons learned from Stardew Valley
In the wake of COVID-19, many cloud native communities are struggling to regain their former footing.
This talk draws inspiration from Stardew Valley to provide actionable strategies for reviving and revitalizing your cloud native community meetup. Just like restoring a farm, revitalizing a community requires careful planning, dedication, and a touch of gamification.
We'll discuss the strategies that were used for a successful comeback of the Barcelona community such as how to engage older and new organizers, finding captivating topics and events, securing venues and sponsors, attracting speakers, or establishing a regular meetup schedule.
Join me as we transform a community from a neglected patch of land back into a thriving hub of learning and connection!
KCD Sofia 2025 Sessionize Event Upcoming
Open Source Summit Europe 2025 Sessionize Event Upcoming
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Imma Valls
Grafana Labs, Senior Developer Advocate
Barcelona, Spain
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