Join us for a hands-on, interactive session with the cert-manager maintainers and community! cert-manager, a graduated CNCF project, automates certificate management for Kubernetes and is a critical component for securing cloud-native applications. This workshop is perfect for both first-time contributors and seasoned open-source enthusiasts. You'll learn about cert-manager's architecture, the role of its key components, and how to set up your environment to start contributing. We’ll walk through the contribution process, tackle curated GitHub issues, and provide guidance tailored to your skill level. Whether you're interested in improving code, documentation, or community engagement, this session offers a great way to make an impact while learning valuable skills. Let’s build cert-manager together!