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==Project Manager Q4 Objectives==
 
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#Finalize and launch the Project database communication tool and webpage.
 
#Finalize and launch the Project database communication tool and webpage.
 
#Complete the project lifecycle redesign.  
 
#Complete the project lifecycle redesign.  
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#Complete Version 2 of the Project Handbook.
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#Complete Version 2013 of the Project Handbook.
  
 
==Currently Working On==
 
==Currently Working On==
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*'''Grant Opportunities Updates'''
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*'''Grant Opportunities Recap & Updates'''
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**The ESAPI proposal is done and submitted: Thank you Chris Schmidt and Kevin Wall for helping to finalising the document.
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**Guidebooks Proposal: We are in the process of submitting DHS required tax paperwork so we can receive payment.
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**Deborah, the DHS representative, has confirmed.
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**Amount: $25,000
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**Submission was held up due to some budget questions raised by Kevin and Chris.
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**ESAPI Proposal: This proposal has been submitted, and we are waiting to hear back from the DHS.
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**We re-evaluated the budget and made some changes.
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**Amount: $25,000
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**This is for $25,000 from the DHS.
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**Google Grants: This proposal has been submitted. We should hear back from Google in January 2013.  
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**The Google Grant process is a little trickier than expected
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**Amount: $120,000 a year in Google Adwords Money
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**Nevertheless, I am moving forward with the application with help from a Google for Non-Profits representative.
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**ModSecurity Proposal: I've already started the process for the OWASP ModSecurity Proposal. Ryan and I are currently working towards developing a plan for the project.  
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**I hope to complete the application by this week, if all goes well.
 
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**I've already started the process for the OWASP ModSecurity Proposal as well.
 
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**Ryan has responded to my query regarding funding, and he is interested in pursuing the proposal.
 
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**I am putting together a reply with information on proposal procedure and budget requirements to send Ryan.
 
  
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*'''SalesForce Metadata Migration'''
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*'''Salesforce Metadata Migration'''
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**All project data is now in Salesforce.
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**The Salesforce metadata migration is now complete.
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**I continue to work with Kate to finish the migration.  
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**All project data is up-to-date based on the GPCs project inventory spreadsheet.  
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**We are currently working on creating a template e-mail to send to all active project leaders asking them to update their information.  (Still seeking help for this)
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**I am currently working with Kate to develop a form in Salesforce that will help us ask active project leaders to update their information directly through the form.   
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**Developed 8 forms to help with future requests: You can find them in the [https://docs.google.com/a/owasp.org/document/d/15lPNSxokO5ogGxWo-xvLNYh0C3c8-nWjgWnRfTfm0OU/edit Project Processes Document: Section I].
 
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**Currently looking into developing the forms in Salesforce, and updating the active project information directly from Project Leaders.
 
  
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*'''[https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Test2test Projects Communications Restructuring]'''
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*'''[https://docs.google.com/a/owasp.org/document/d/15lPNSxokO5ogGxWo-xvLNYh0C3c8-nWjgWnRfTfm0OU/edit Project Processes & Lifecycle Development]'''  
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**The aim is to make this page live in January 2013.
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**Process form development: Completed via Salesforce forms.
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**I continue to update this with the relevant data.
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**Project Stage Benefits: Proposal completed and in the process of being discussed.  
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**Working on developing the project handbook, finalising project stage benefits, and finalising project graduation process before finalising updates to this page.
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**Project Graduation Process: Proposal completed and in the process of being reviewed.
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**Project Graduation Criteria: Still in development.
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**Project Migration Process: Still in development.  
  
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*'''[https://docs.google.com/a/owasp.org/document/d/15lPNSxokO5ogGxWo-xvLNYh0C3c8-nWjgWnRfTfm0OU/edit Project Processes & Lifecycle Development]'''
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*'''SourceForge Update'''
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**Putting the handbook aside until these are fleshed out and agreed to.
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**Audrey from Geeknet has responded to our proposal.
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**I feel it is a much better idea to tackle individually, and them add them to the handbook.  
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**The Geeknet team has decided not to accept any of our options, see below:
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**Process form development
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**Option 1: OWASP would like to propose that Geeknet waive either all or a percentage of the invoice fee, and redistribute the funds as a donation to the OWASP Foundation.
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**Project Stage Benefits
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**Option 2: OWASP would like to propose a 1 year corporate membership, and a 6 month online rotating banner advertisement in exchange for $10,000 being deduction from the Invoice in question. Total value: $17,500 in OWASP Services.
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**Project Graduation Process
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**However, they did deduct $2500 from the original invoice: [https://mail-attachment.googleusercontent.com/attachment/u/0/?ui=2&ik=715b9008a7&view=att&th=13b624ca0e11b42e&attid=0.1&disp=inline&realattid=f_haa0cl6l0&safe=1&zw&saduie=AG9B_P8vApHtvIv6pHWL4NMT_NLk&sadet=1354903098927&sads=76Uv12K1F9dzP-Sn5_RIxBnhYOo Update Geeknet Invoice.]
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**Project Graduation Criteria
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**We have agreed to accept this new proposal, and we are currently processing their payment.
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**Project Migration Process
 
  
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*'''[https://docs.google.com/a/owasp.org/document/d/1ilLGVEM4zWiPgMPDRHe8ARdeLSnoBTUtMq0C-Ta45tc/edit?authkey=CLTW_MUO&authkey=CLTW_MUO Projects Handbook]'''
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*'''AppSec APAC 2013: Planning'''
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**GPC and I have been working on completing the OWASP Projects Handbook.
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**OSS & OPT forms are up.
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**Currently in the middle of developing a second version of the Handbook that is more relevant to the current state of OWASP Projects.
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**I developed banners for each event: [https://www.owasp.org/index.php/Category:OWASP_Project Projects Page].
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**Emphasis on simplification of processes and creating a solid framework that we can later build on if needed.
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**I launched individual communication pieces this morning announcing the "call for entries": LinkedIn, Blog, Twitter.
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**Much of the handbook has been edited and discussed.
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**I am attending the conference to help coordinate the event, and I am leading the Chapter Leader Workshop with the help of a translator.  
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**Areas that are still under development can be found in the Project Processes & Lifecycle Development section of this report.  
 
  
 
==Important GPC Meeting Outcomes and Discussion Points==
 
==Important GPC Meeting Outcomes and Discussion Points==
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#[https://www.owasp.org/index.php/GPC/Meetings/2012-09-11 GPC Report: November 09, 2012]
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#[https://www.owasp.org/index.php/GPC/Meetings/2012-16-11 GPC Meeting: November 16 2012 Project Manager Report]
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#Samantha: Continue to attempt to contact the SourceForge account people, and attempt to schedule a meeting with them.
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#[https://www.owasp.org/index.php/GPC/Meetings/2012-30-11 GPC Meeting: November 30 2012 Project Manager Report]
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#There has been no communication back from SourceForge people. We have decided to close the account so they will not continue to charge us. Samantha will move forward with this plan.
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#[https://www.owasp.org/index.php/GPC/Meetings/2012-07-12 GPC Meeting: December 07 2012 Project Manager Report]
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#Samantha: Develop a communications piece letting the community know why the account with SourceForge was closed.  
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#The ModSecurity proposal grant writing is in progress.
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#Samantha: Send Kate the file for the OWASP Initiatives Technical banner.
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#SourceForge: They have responded. They decided to decline both options proposed by OWASP, but they have deducted $2500 from the original bill. We are currently processing the new invoice.
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#Samantha: Finish Project Processes document and send to GPC for review.
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#AppSec APAC 2013: Call for Entries for the Open Source Showcase & OWASP Projects Track were launched again. Justin, Sam ,and possibly Nishi and Keith will attend.
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#GPC: Look through [https://docs.google.com/a/owasp.org/document/d/15lPNSxokO5ogGxWo-xvLNYh0C3c8-nWjgWnRfTfm0OU/edit Project Processes Document] and note down any critiques, objections, suggestions, etc
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#Part-Time Project Support Volunteer Role for Guidebook Projects: The final applicant count was 14 volunteers. I am currently processing the applications, and I will allocate roles come next week.
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#Nishi Announcement: Working on putting together the presentations and video for each speaker at AppSec 2012. Nishi will send us a link once work is completed.
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#FOSDEM: The application for a stand was submitted this week. If we get the stand, Seba and Martin K. will manage it for OWASP.
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#Samantha: Move forward with ModSecurity Project Grant Proposal and Google Grants Application Process.
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#Nishi: Will touch base with Matt Tesauro regarding the wiki file size requirement.
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#Kate: Will be in touch with Nishi regarding OWASP India initiatives.
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#Question for Justin: Have you spoken to James Greenberg from AppSec Labs? Have they come to a decision regarding their license choice, and whether they are choosing to continue as an OWASP Project?
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#Question: Do we have criteria that measures whether a project is active or not?: Answer: The OpsTeam is working on creating an e-mail through Salesforce that will ask all current 'Active' project leaders to give us a status update. Additionally, it will give them an opportunity to update their information.
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#Active Project Criteria: We discussed the idea of requiring project leaders to send us an update every six months, or annually. The aim is to make sure a project is still active.
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#Project Update required information would be something along the lines of: Update the wiki with links and announcements, a summary of what you have accomplished, and a summary of your future plans.

Latest revision as of 16:41, 10 December 2012

OWASP Project Manager Report

Work accomplished since November 12, 2012

  • Project Numbers
    • Active Projects: 120
    • Inactive Projects: 66
    • Merged Projects: 42

Project Manager Q4 Objectives

  1. Identify and initiate 3 grant opportunities.
  2. Complete metadata for Salesforce import related to projects.
  3. Finalize and launch the Project database communication tool and webpage.
  4. Complete the project lifecycle redesign.
  5. Complete Version 2013 of the Project Handbook.

Currently Working On

  • Grant Opportunities Recap & Updates
    • Guidebooks Proposal: We are in the process of submitting DHS required tax paperwork so we can receive payment.
    • Amount: $25,000
    • ESAPI Proposal: This proposal has been submitted, and we are waiting to hear back from the DHS.
    • Amount: $25,000
    • Google Grants: This proposal has been submitted. We should hear back from Google in January 2013.
    • Amount: $120,000 a year in Google Adwords Money
    • ModSecurity Proposal: I've already started the process for the OWASP ModSecurity Proposal. Ryan and I are currently working towards developing a plan for the project.
  • Salesforce Metadata Migration
    • The Salesforce metadata migration is now complete.
    • All project data is up-to-date based on the GPCs project inventory spreadsheet.
    • I am currently working with Kate to develop a form in Salesforce that will help us ask active project leaders to update their information directly through the form.
  • Project Processes & Lifecycle Development
    • Process form development: Completed via Salesforce forms.
    • Project Stage Benefits: Proposal completed and in the process of being discussed.
    • Project Graduation Process: Proposal completed and in the process of being reviewed.
    • Project Graduation Criteria: Still in development.
    • Project Migration Process: Still in development.
  • SourceForge Update
    • Audrey from Geeknet has responded to our proposal.
    • The Geeknet team has decided not to accept any of our options, see below:
    • Option 1: OWASP would like to propose that Geeknet waive either all or a percentage of the invoice fee, and redistribute the funds as a donation to the OWASP Foundation.
    • Option 2: OWASP would like to propose a 1 year corporate membership, and a 6 month online rotating banner advertisement in exchange for $10,000 being deduction from the Invoice in question. Total value: $17,500 in OWASP Services.
    • However, they did deduct $2500 from the original invoice: Update Geeknet Invoice.
    • We have agreed to accept this new proposal, and we are currently processing their payment.
  • AppSec APAC 2013: Planning
    • OSS & OPT forms are up.
    • I developed banners for each event: Projects Page.
    • I launched individual communication pieces this morning announcing the "call for entries": LinkedIn, Blog, Twitter.
    • I am attending the conference to help coordinate the event, and I am leading the Chapter Leader Workshop with the help of a translator.

Important GPC Meeting Outcomes and Discussion Points

  1. GPC Meeting: November 16 2012 Project Manager Report
  2. GPC Meeting: November 30 2012 Project Manager Report
  3. GPC Meeting: December 07 2012 Project Manager Report
  4. The ModSecurity proposal grant writing is in progress.
  5. SourceForge: They have responded. They decided to decline both options proposed by OWASP, but they have deducted $2500 from the original bill. We are currently processing the new invoice.
  6. AppSec APAC 2013: Call for Entries for the Open Source Showcase & OWASP Projects Track were launched again. Justin, Sam ,and possibly Nishi and Keith will attend.
  7. Part-Time Project Support Volunteer Role for Guidebook Projects: The final applicant count was 14 volunteers. I am currently processing the applications, and I will allocate roles come next week.
  8. FOSDEM: The application for a stand was submitted this week. If we get the stand, Seba and Martin K. will manage it for OWASP.
  9. Nishi: Will touch base with Matt Tesauro regarding the wiki file size requirement.
  10. Question for Justin: Have you spoken to James Greenberg from AppSec Labs? Have they come to a decision regarding their license choice, and whether they are choosing to continue as an OWASP Project?
  11. Question: Do we have criteria that measures whether a project is active or not?: Answer: The OpsTeam is working on creating an e-mail through Salesforce that will ask all current 'Active' project leaders to give us a status update. Additionally, it will give them an opportunity to update their information.
  12. Active Project Criteria: We discussed the idea of requiring project leaders to send us an update every six months, or annually. The aim is to make sure a project is still active.
  13. Project Update required information would be something along the lines of: Update the wiki with links and announcements, a summary of what you have accomplished, and a summary of your future plans.
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