Engineering leader. Open source contributor. Building things designed to outlast their creators.

Sean Davis writes about engineering leadership, open source stewardship, and the principles that connect them. Xubuntu Technical Lead. Ubuntu Member since 2013.

About Me

Latest Posts

Xubuntu Development Update February 2026

Xubuntu Development Update February 2026

Xubuntu 26.04 extends support for GTK 2, keeps Hexchat, and will ship with Xfce 4.20, MATE 1.28, and GNOME 50 components.

Read More
Xubuntu 25.10 "Questing Quokka"

Xubuntu 25.10 "Questing Quokka"

An overview of Xubuntu 25.10, the state of the Xubuntu team, and a look ahead toward the future.

Read More
seand.xyz: A Fresh Start for My Work and Ideas

seand.xyz: A Fresh Start for My Work and Ideas

I've moved to seand.xyz—a new home for my open-source work and conversations around mentorship, community, and leadership in Linux and beyond.

Read More
feature image feature image

Stay Informed

Want the latest updates? Follow me on Mastodon or Patreon or subscribe to one of my RSS feeds with your favorite news aggregator.