As we gear up for the upcoming Verawood release 
, we are actively looking to fill several key roles within the BTR Working Group. In line with our commitment to fresh perspectives and to prevent burnout, 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:
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Group Chair
Currently held by @mgmdi
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 @Maria_de_los_Angeles
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 @bryantt-v @efortish @magajh
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 @gabor
Collaborates with the Security Working Group to address any security issues and ensure the release remains secure. -
Product Liaison
Currently held by @aayub
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 Verawood just around the corner (~2026-04-09 cut), 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 a smooth transition.
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 Verawood!
We need your help to make the Verawood 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!