diff --git a/config.toml b/config.toml index 19d5ab7..71db496 100755 --- a/config.toml +++ b/config.toml @@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ style = "emacs" [params] avatar = "profile.jpg" author = "Max Mehl" - description = "I am deeply involved in Free and Open Source Software from various perspectives — strategic, technical, legal, community, and even political." + description = "Open Source expert with background in tech and policy. Focused on strategy, governance, and software supply chains. Building sustainable digital environments." keywords = "open source, free software, Deutsche Bahn, DB Systel, FSFE, management, campaign, communication, strategy, konstanz, berlin, munster, IT service, politics, administration, scouts, founder" # Custom assets can be linked with their paths relative to static/ diff --git a/content/_index.md b/content/_index.md index 46683b1..e1d51c6 100644 --- a/content/_index.md +++ b/content/_index.md @@ -1,18 +1,18 @@ --- title: "Max Mehl" page: true -summary: I am deeply involved in Free and Open Source Software from various perspectives — strategic, technical, legal, community, and even political. --- ## Hi, I'm **Max Mehl**. -I am deeply involved in Free and Open Source Software from various perspectives — strategic, technical, legal, community, and even political. +Open Source has always been more than code to me. I deeply care about its principles such as collaboration, transparency, and pragmatic problem-solving. -In my work, I apply this expertise at Deutsche Bahn in DB Systel's CTO Team. Before this, I was Senior Program Manager at the Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE). +I work at Deutsche Bahn on Open Source strategy, governance, and team enablement. The goal is to help the organisation use and contribute to Open Source effectively. This includes co-founding the OpenRail Association for sector-wide collaboration and advancing software supply chain practices, especially around SBOMs and Cyber Resilience Act compliance. -I am a political and administrative science graduate, and founded a [small company for web services]({{< ref "it" >}}). As a self-taught software developer I maintain several Open Source projects. In my little free time, I love being with my family, doing sports, and playing and listening to music. +With a background in political and administrative science and a strong technical foundation, my work often bridges technology and strategy. The focus is always on practical, long-term solutions that balance compliance, security, and efficiency. -Once in a while [I blog]({{< ref "blog" >}}) about things that keep me busy. +Previously, I was with the Free Software Foundation Europe, leading licensing and compliance initiatives such as *REUSE* and campaigns like *Public Money, Public Code*. Before that, I founded a small, client-focused [IT consultancy]({{< ref "it" >}}) offering website development and system administration. -You can contact me via email, messenger, or any of the platforms listed below.\ -See the [contact page]({{< ref "contact" >}}) for more details. +Outside of work, most time goes into family life with two kids. As a self-taught software developer, some of the rest goes into maintaining Open Source projects — and a little less than I'd like into climbing walls without ropes. + +Once in a while [I blog]({{< ref "blog" >}}) about things that keep me busy. You can contact me via email, messenger, or any of the platforms listed below. See the [contact page]({{< ref "contact" >}}) for more details.