Partnership with Chernihiv National Technological University and Chernihiv IT Cluster

Percona is proud to support educational and community-driven initiatives in collaboration with Chernihiv National Technological University and the Chernihiv IT Cluster. As an official partner of the upcoming FOSS conference, Percona contributes through thought leadership, technical expertise, and active participation in the organizing committee.

Evgeniy Patlan (blog, LinkedIn), Manager of Build & Release Engineering at Percona, plays a key role in these efforts. With nearly 20 years of experience in software engineering, release processes, and open-source technologies, Evgeniy is:

• A member of the conference organizing committee
• A keynote speaker presenting on SBOMs (Software Bill of Materials)
• A contributor to curriculum modernization for university courses
• A passionate advocate for open-source collaboration between academia and industry

His technical background includes hands-on expertise in Perl, Python, Bash, Docker, Debian and RPM packaging, and he leads high-performing teams across cloud platforms.

Conference: Free/Open Source Software in Education, Science & Business

Location: Chernihiv Polytechnic National University
Dates: October 2–3, 2025
Format: Hybrid (in-person + online)
Languages: Ukrainian and English
Participation: Free of charge, with e-certificates for all participants

Mission

To bring together academia, industry, and open-source communities around the practical use of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) in education, research, and business.

Program Overview

• Day 1: Plenary session + keynote talks
• Day 2: Track presentations by students, PhD candidates, early-career researchers, and faculty

Registration & Submission Form

Keynote Speakers

Academic Collaboration: Curriculum Modernization

Evgeniy is also involved in a strategic initiative led by the Chernihiv IT Cluster to support university faculty in updating and adapting their courses:

• DevOps — currently being adapted for academic use
• Databases — under review for improvements and potential translation into English
• Algorithms & Data Structures — being adapted by Yura Sorokin (blog, LinkedIn)

These efforts aim to help educators integrate modern technologies and open-source practices into their teaching. Once finalized, the team plans to publish a blog post sharing their experience and outcomes. ∎