Thanks Alexis. Deciding which projects join the CNCF is one of the most important decisions the CNCF TOC is responsible for. And as far as I can tell, the only major requirement for joining the CNCF

The fluentd project has graduated from the CNCF incubator: https://github.com/cncf/toc/pull/69 +1 binding TOC votes (8/9): Brian: https://lists.cncf.io/g/cncf-toc/message/3104 Brendan:

+1 Saad’s leadership and guidance across CSI and SIG storage is exemplary!

+1 It’s a pleasure to work with Saad. Confident that he will drive consensus in a professional way in this WG.

+1 for Saad, complete confidence he will help build community and consensus around storage that supports cloud native patterns.

Well said, Erin:). Saad has done a great job leading Kubernetes SIG-Storage and will be a great tech lead for the CNCF Storage SIG! Thanks, Xing

+1 for Saad as TL Partha Co-founder, CTO Robin.io

absolutely ..... +1 Saad. Not to downplay other SIG's but k8s SIG-Storage da best :-) thanks, --gopal

+1 to what Erin said. We really enjoy how you moderate the k8s storage sig Saad.

+1 for Saad. Can’t agree more..

Saad Unlike K8s TOC & SIGs, the CNCF TOC will own final decisions on project acceptance. alexis <saadali=google.com@...> wrote:

Thanks Quinton and Alex! This is very helpful. Based on that, it seems to me like the responsibilities for this SIG are essentially to collect and disseminate storage related information in a

Love that you are volunteering, Saad. You've done a wonderful job with the Kube Storage-SIG and I can speak from person experience that we have a healthy, professional, productive group. :) Erin

I understand that any project can choose to apply or not apply to be part of the CNCF Sandbox. And while I realize the intent may not be to attempt to promote one project above another, per the CNCF

How does this relate to the established precedent of having multiple implementations of container runtimes be under the umbrella? (containerd, rkt, cri-o) Thanks, Kevin

Hi Saad Thanks for your questions. Answers inline below.

Hi CNCF Storage WG, Based on recent presentation and discussions in the CNCF Storage WG meeting, I understand that we are considering adopting OpenEBS as a new CNCF sandbox or incubator project? Is

Hi Saad Speaking personally, it would be great to have you as a TL on the CNCF Storage SIG. Regarding your other questions around SIG scope, have you read this

Hi CNCF Storage WG, Following up on the CNCF Storage WG meeting this morning: I'm considering throwing my hat in to the ring as a possible TL for the proposed CNCF Storage SIG. I'm currently

Hi Saad, Thanks for throwing your hat into the ring ! :-) (apologies for the long email, but the info will hopefully benefit the rest of the mailing list too) The CNCF SIGs are being setup