We are excited to announce the upcoming election
for the Wireshark Technical Steering Committee (WTSC). As
outlined in the WTSC Charter, available at
https://wiresharkfoundation.org/pdf/wtsc-charter-2024-05-01.pdf,
this committee plays a crucial role in guiding the technical
direction of Wireshark.
All individuals who have contributed to Wireshark via Gitlab
over the past two years are eligible to vote. This is a great
opportunity to have your say in the future of Wireshark and
shape its development.
The election will take place on the dedicated website
https://elections.wireshark.org,
starting from 2025-07-01 00:00 (UTC) and closing on 2025-07-15
00:00 (UTC). We encourage all eligible contributors to
participate and cast their votes during this period.
To learn more about the candidates standing for election, please
visit
https://elections.wireshark.org/candidates/,
where you can find a list of candidates and information about
their backgrounds and goals for Wireshark.
Your involvement is crucial in selecting the committee members
who will oversee the technical aspects of Wireshark. We look
forward to your participation in this election and to continuing
the advancement of Wireshark together.
All contributors will automatically be eligible to vote. To
confirm your eligibility status, login on the voting platform
using your Gitlab account. If your non-code contributions should
make you eligible to vote, you can request an exemption by
writing an email to
wtsc-elections@xxxxxxxxxxxxx. List
your contributions to the Wireshark project that make you
eligible to vote.
Voting will be approval voting, where each voter may select up
to eight candidates. The eight candidates with the most votes
win the election.
Key Details:
Eligibility: Contributors to Wireshark over the past two
years
Election Period: 2025-07-01 00:00 (UTC) to 2025-07-15 00:00
(UTC)
Voting Platform:
https://elections.wireshark.org
Candidate List:
https://elections.wireshark.org/candidates/
WTSC Charter:
https://wiresharkfoundation.org/pdf/wtsc-charter-2024-05-01.pdf
Let's come together to shape the future of Wireshark. Cast your
vote and make your voice heard!
On behalf of the WTSC voting commission:
Eugène Adell
Darius Davis
Uli Heilmeier