# 🚨 Call for Help: 🚀 Join the BTR Working Group for the Teak Release and Beyond! 🚀 **URL:** \ **Category:** Build-Test-Release\ **Created:** [March 11, 2025, 9:35am UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/call-for-help-join-the-btr-working-group-for-the-teak-release-and-beyond/15209 "2025-03-11T09:35:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mgmdi](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.openedx.org/mgmdi/32/1684_2.png) [@mgmdi](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/mgmdi)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2025, 9:35am UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/call-for-help-join-the-btr-working-group-for-the-teak-release-and-beyond/15209/1 "2025-03-11T09:35:03Z")
As we gear up for the upcoming [**Teak release**](https://openedx.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/COMM/pages/13205845/Open+edX+Release+Planning) 🌳, we are actively looking to fill several key roles within the [**BTR Working Group**](https://openedx.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/COMM/pages/1022099494/Build-Test-Release+BTR+Working+Group). In line with our [commitment to fresh perspectives and to prevent burnout](https://openedx.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/COMM/pages/4039770114/Redwood+Release+Testing+Strategy), we aim to rotate these critical positions. This is your chance to contribute to the Open edX community by stepping into one of these important roles! Here’s a brief overview of the open positions: - **🧑‍💼 Group Chair** _Currently held by @jalondonot_ The Group Chair coordinates the group’s efforts, ensuring we stay on track with release milestones and successfully maintain the current release. - **✂ Release Manager** _Currently held by @farhaanbukhsh_ Responsible for cutting a new release by following the steps in the official Open edX release process. - **🧪 Release Testing Coordinator** _Currently held by @Andres.Aulasneo_ Oversees the testing of release candidates before they’re published. Testing support will be provided by the Product Working Group, so you won’t be alone! - **📄 Release Documentation Expert** _Currently held by @feoh_ Compiles important release-related info and crafts the Release Notes to accompany the major release. - **🔧 Bug Triager(s)** _Currently held by @mgmdi @aperrupato @magajh @Donato_Bracuto_ Help prioritize and fix bugs. You’ll be working as part of the bug triaging team, so support is always available! - **🛡 Security Patcher** _Currently held by @magajh_ Collaborates with the Security Working Group to address any security issues and ensure the release remains secure. - **🔄 Product Liaison** _Currently held by @Chelsea_Rathbun_ The Product Liaison connects the Product Working Group and BTR, ensuring clear communication on new features and default settings. They help ensure new features have tests and support regression test improvements, working closely with the Testing Coordinator. ⏳ **With Teak just around the corner** , we hope to fill these positions as soon as possible. Don’t worry—there will be a knowledge transfer process, and the current role holders will provide support during the transition to ensure everything runs smoothly. ✅ **If you already volunteered for a role or wish to continue in the same role, please confirm your participation so we can start preparing for Teak!** 🙌 **We need your help to make the Teak release a success!** If you have any questions about the roles or want to get involved, please reach out! Your contributions are crucial to the community, and we’re excited to have you on board! ---
**Author:** ![mgmdi](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.openedx.org/mgmdi/32/1684_2.png) [@mgmdi](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/mgmdi)\ **Post date:** [March 11, 2025, 9:35am UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/call-for-help-join-the-btr-working-group-for-the-teak-release-and-beyond/15209/2 "2025-03-11T09:35:37Z")
Happy to volunteer for the group chair role! ---
**Author:** ![Chelsea\_Rathbun](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.openedx.org/chelsea_rathbun/32/5385_2.png) [@Chelsea\_Rathbun](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/Chelsea_Rathbun)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2025, 3:14pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/call-for-help-join-the-btr-working-group-for-the-teak-release-and-beyond/15209/3 "2025-03-17T15:14:06Z")
Happy to volunteer for the Product Liaison role! ---
**Author:** ![feoh](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.openedx.org/feoh/32/4865_2.png) [@feoh](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/feoh)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2025, 3:16pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/call-for-help-join-the-btr-working-group-for-the-teak-release-and-beyond/15209/4 "2025-03-17T15:16:59Z")
Happy to keep the Release Documentation role. ---
**Author:** ![bryantt-v](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.openedx.org/bryantt-v/32/5283_2.png) [@bryantt-v](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/bryantt-v)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2025, 3:08pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/call-for-help-join-the-btr-working-group-for-the-teak-release-and-beyond/15209/5 "2025-03-18T15:08:43Z")
Happy to volunteer as a Bug Triager! ---
**Author:** ![efortish](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.openedx.org/efortish/32/7759_2.png) [@efortish](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/efortish)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2025, 3:11pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/call-for-help-join-the-btr-working-group-for-the-teak-release-and-beyond/15209/6 "2025-03-18T15:11:16Z")
Happy to volunteer as a Bug Triager 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![magajh](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.openedx.org/magajh/32/2594_2.png) [@magajh](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/magajh)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2025, 4:02pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/call-for-help-join-the-btr-working-group-for-the-teak-release-and-beyond/15209/7 "2025-03-18T16:02:44Z")
Happy to continue as a Bug Triager 😃 ---
**Author:** ![mgmdi](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.openedx.org/mgmdi/32/1684_2.png) [@mgmdi](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/mgmdi)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2025, 10:55am UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/call-for-help-join-the-btr-working-group-for-the-teak-release-and-beyond/15209/8 "2025-03-19T10:55:54Z")
Thank you to all the volunteers! :dancing\_penguin: We still need a Release Testing Coordinator and Security Patcher 👀 🧪The release testing coordinator is crucial to the release process, ensuring candidates are tested before a tag is made. You won’t have to run tests yourself, but you’ll coordinate the process. You’ll have full support from the current coordinator and the BTR Working Group for a smooth transition! 🛡The security patcher will also have full support from the BTR Working Group! This is a great opportunity to contribute to the community and play a key role in the release process. If you’re interested, let us know! ---
**Author:** ![Fayyaz\_Ahmed](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.openedx.org/fayyaz_ahmed/32/3499_2.png) [@Fayyaz\_Ahmed](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/Fayyaz_Ahmed)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2025, 7:30am UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/call-for-help-join-the-btr-working-group-for-the-teak-release-and-beyond/15209/9 "2025-03-20T07:30:50Z")
Happy to volunteer as a release tester. ---
**Author:** ![mgmdi](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.openedx.org/mgmdi/32/1684_2.png) [@mgmdi](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/mgmdi)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2025, 9:45am UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/call-for-help-join-the-btr-working-group-for-the-teak-release-and-beyond/15209/10 "2025-03-20T09:45:28Z")
Appreciate it! We’re counting on all of you to help make this release smooth and bug-free! ---
**Author:** ![farhaanbukhsh](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.openedx.org/farhaanbukhsh/32/1503_2.png) [@farhaanbukhsh](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/farhaanbukhsh)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2025, 8:07pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/call-for-help-join-the-btr-working-group-for-the-teak-release-and-beyond/15209/11 "2025-03-21T20:07:16Z")
Happy to volunteer as Release Manager 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![aperrupato](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.openedx.org/aperrupato/32/7332_2.png) [@aperrupato](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/aperrupato)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2025, 5:19pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/call-for-help-join-the-btr-working-group-for-the-teak-release-and-beyond/15209/12 "2025-04-01T17:19:32Z")
Hi Maria, I can help with **Release Testing Coordinator** ---
**Author:** ![mgmdi](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.openedx.org/mgmdi/32/1684_2.png) [@mgmdi](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/mgmdi)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2025, 3:41pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/call-for-help-join-the-btr-working-group-for-the-teak-release-and-beyond/15209/13 "2025-04-02T15:41:08Z")
Thank you so much for your help! @aperrupato ---
**Author:** ![mgmdi](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.openedx.org/mgmdi/32/1684_2.png) [@mgmdi](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/mgmdi)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2025, 3:48pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/call-for-help-join-the-btr-working-group-for-the-teak-release-and-beyond/15209/14 "2025-04-02T15:48:43Z")
See you all next BTR meeting: [Open edX Working Group Calendar](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/embed?src=c_v86shrnegshsqgp4fj2k94u7bc@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York) ---
**Author:** ![Deimer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e8c25b/32.png) [@Deimer](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/Deimer)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2025, 3:50pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/call-for-help-join-the-btr-working-group-for-the-teak-release-and-beyond/15209/15 "2025-04-07T15:50:14Z")
Happy to volunteer as **Security Patcher** 😊 ---
**Author:** ![mgmdi](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.openedx.org/mgmdi/32/1684_2.png) [@mgmdi](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/mgmdi)\ **Post date:** [April 7, 2025, 8:45pm UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/call-for-help-join-the-btr-working-group-for-the-teak-release-and-beyond/15209/16 "2025-04-07T20:45:44Z")
Thank you so much!!! ---
**Author:** ![mgmdi](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.openedx.org/mgmdi/32/1684_2.png) [@mgmdi](https://discuss.openedx.org/u/mgmdi)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2025, 8:47am UTC](https://discuss.openedx.org/t/call-for-help-join-the-btr-working-group-for-the-teak-release-and-beyond/15209/17 "2025-04-08T08:47:38Z")
Thank you to all volunteers! See you in the next BTR meeting