As Head of CloudFest Hackathon since 2018, Carole Olinger has transformed the event into a cornerstone of open-source innovation and community collaboration. Under her leadership, the hackathon has grown to attract diverse talent from across the globe, fostering groundbreaking projects that shape the future of web technologies.
With extensive experience in partnerships, marketing, sales, and HR across leading WordPress enterprises, Carole brings a unique blend of business acumen and community-building expertise to her role. Her passion for creating inclusive tech spaces is evident in her tireless advocacy for diversity and mental health awareness in the industry.
A prominent figure in the WordPress community, Carole has left her mark on WordCamps worldwide – serving as organizer, speaker, emcee, and core contributor. Her leadership shines particularly bright in her role co-organizing WordCamp Europe, the community’s largest flagship event, on two occasions. Through these experiences, she has demonstrated her exceptional ability to unite people across cultures and technical backgrounds, creating lasting impact in the open-source ecosystem.
Carole’s vision extends beyond event organization; she is dedicated to building bridges between technology professionals, fostering environments where innovation thrives, and ensuring that the tech industry becomes more accessible and welcoming to all.
