hi and welcome!
Sofía Aritz
@me@sofiaritz.comHi! I'm Sofía Aritz, and I am a programmer turned policy person. I am currently doing policy work at the Free Software Foundation Europe (FSFE) while studying a programme at VUB/UGent in Social Sciences. Winner of YH4F'24 and lead of Munin.
want to learn more about...
...how to contact me?
Non-FSFE contacts, in order of preference,
- E-mail: sofi@sofiaritz.com (public PGP key)
- Matrix: @sofiaritz:matrix.org
FSFE contacts, in order of preference,
- E-mail sofiaritz@fsfe.org (public PGP key)
- Matrix: @sofiaritz:fsfe.org
I am currently living in Brussels and frequent Ghent. I am always happy to meet and discuss whatever you might have in mind!
...who am I outside of my studies and work?
I am passionate about using technology as a tool for social transformation. I work on projects with social impact, seeking solutions that empower individuals and promote personal digital autonomy. Occassionally, I share things on social media, happily attend miscellaneous events, and work on interesting projects.
...what is my approach to software?
I have always been deeply interested in the intersection of the technical, political, and social aspects of Free Software.
My approach to software development is deeply shaped by my interest in decentralized and federated systems, which I believe are essential for building a fairer and more sustainable technological ecosystem.
...the first street I grew up on?
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Freedom Not Fear
Freedom not Fear (fnf) is an annual self-organised conference on privacy and digital rights. People from all across Europe meet and work towards more freedom in the digitalised world, plan actions against increasing surveillance and other attacks on civil rights. Learn more...
FOSDEM
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MP Explore
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Munin
Munin (prev. Identity) is a platform for securely preserving your personal heritage in an interoperable and federated system. Learn more...
GFonts
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