Rust Foundation’s Bec Rumbul and Succeeding as a “Non-Techie” in a Tech-Heavy Industry

Bec Rumbul is the Executive Director and CEO of the Rust Foundation, a global non-profit that stewards the Rust language, supports maintainers, and ensures that Rust is safe, secure, and sustainable for the future. She holds a PhD in Politics and Governance and has worked as a consultant and researcher with governments, parliaments and development agencies all over the world, advocating for openness and transparency and developing tools to improve digital participation.

• 02:57 Bec shares her day-to-day activities with the Rust Foundation
• 04:53 Bec on her sometimes tricky responsibilities during her time at the U.N.
• 06:35 How Bec communicates the importance of memory safety and Rust with stakeholders
• 09:47 Surprises related to organizations that are adopting Rust
• 11:50 Impediments to Rust adoption
• 13:44 Bec answers Omkhar’s rapid-fire questions
• 15:49 Advice Bec would give a non-technical person entering a technical field
• 17:09 Bec’s call to action for listeners

Episode links:

• Bec Rumbul on LinkedIn
• Rust Foundation homepage
• Get involved with OpenSSF