I joined Yugabyte as Director of Events and Campaigns after considering the uncertainty of the past year and feeling ready for a new challenge. I was intrigued by YugabyteDB and its distributed SQL technology, which aligns with a massive shift in the transactional database space. The company's strong leadership, collaborative culture, and passionate team members impressed me during the interview process. My first major project was to organize the Distributed SQL Summit, a successful virtual conference that showcased the caliber of speakers and attendee growth. With its commitment to open source and community involvement, I'm excited to be part of Yugabyte's journey and encourage others to join the organization.