From eacaf507e45ffab7022b4deb8041a1e2906ea8d5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Max Mehl Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:43:32 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] feat: shorten landing page --- content/_index.md | 12 +++++------- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/_index.md b/content/_index.md index 412bcea..554c43d 100644 --- a/content/_index.md +++ b/content/_index.md @@ -6,14 +6,12 @@ summary: Open Source expert with background in tech and policy. Focused on strat ## Hi, I'm **Max Mehl**. -Open Source has always been more than code to me. I deeply care about its principles such as collaboration, transparency, and pragmatic problem-solving. +Open Source is more than just code to me. I deeply care about its principles of collaboration, transparency, and pragmatic problem-solving. -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 work at **Deutsche Bahn**'s virtual Open Source Program Office (OSPO). I helped co-found the **OpenRail Association** to foster sector-wide collaboration. Another focus is on **software supply chain management** with an emphasis on SBOMs and CRA compliance. -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. +Previously, I was with the **Free Software Foundation Europe** (FSFE), leading policy, public awareness, and legal initiatives such as *Public Money, Public Code* and *REUSE*. Before that, I founded a small, client-focused IT consultancy firm offering website development and system administration. -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. +Outside of work, I enjoy being with my family, bouldering, and maintaining some software projects. -Outside of work, most of my 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. +On this site, I regularly share [updates]({{< relref "blog" >}}) on my work and projects. Feel free to [reach out]({{< relref "contact" >}}).