Meet Alex Khrustalev, our first ambassador in 2025
What new healthy habit could you adopt in 2025 to kickstart the year on the right foot? Oleksandr
Khrustalov – or Alex, as he prefers – might suggest writing tech blog posts. He finds this practice helpful for organizing his thoughts, expressing them clearly, and connecting with others who share his interests. Alex enjoys the research and dedication required for writing blog posts, offering a refreshing change from the routine of coding.
Khrustalov is a full-stack developer, with experience ranging from delivering small to large-scale web applications across various domains. His main interests include functional programming, UI/UX development, and distributed systems. A huge open-source software enthusiast, he’s been using it for years at Prosapient. Although Khrustalov is adept at working with both server-side and client-side codebases, his true passion lies in crafting user interfaces and delving into the latest trends in web development.
Khrustalov has contributed to various open-source JavaScript projects, including redux-form and redux-saga. His contributions ranged from opening and discussing bug requests to assisting others with API discovery and documentation. He’s previously shared his knowledge through tech talks on React.js and modern JavaScript tooling like Webpack.. He also has a blog on Hackernoon where he writes on different software topics related to web development and programming in general.
Thanks to a friend, he came across Software Heritage and was impressed by the idea of collecting the public source code for preservation. This idea resonates with him because he strongly believes that there are a lot of high-quality pieces of software that people could learn from. And it should be accessible. As an ambassador, Khrustalev plans to leverage his software development and technical writing expertise to promote Software Heritage. What are his top tips for writing about software preservation? “As a technically-minded person, I’d start by providing a technical overview in simple, accessible language. Many people may not fully understand how version control systems (VCS) work or how Software Heritage differs from platforms like GitHub or BitBucket. Explaining these and other technical aspects can benefit the community and attract new members.”
If you’d like to learn more about our mission or connect with Khrustalov, please don’t hesitate to reach out using the links below. We’re also seeking passionate individuals and organizations to volunteer as ambassadors and help us expand the Software Heritage community. If you’d like to become an ambassador, please tell us a bit about yourself and your interest in the Software Heritage mission.