Open Source Program Office as an Engineering Role

Explore the role of Open Source Program Offices (OSPOs) as an engineering function in this conference talk by Kazumi Sato and Hiroyuki Fukuchi. Gain insights into corporate perspectives on open source software, the challenges of implementing open source policies, and Sony's journey with embedded Linux products. Learn about the phases of open source program development, bridging policy and development, license compliance, and the complexities of creating Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs). Discover best practices for scaling OSPO initiatives, including technical guidelines, training, internal communities, and global networking. Understand the importance of preparing compliance artifacts and organizing internal open source events to foster a thriving open source culture within organizations.

Intro
About Speakers • Kazumi SATO
Agenda
Open Source software from corporate perspectives
Open Source program and OSPO Open Source program
Example of Open Source program
Open Source program: alignment
Challenges: Engineering aspect of Open Source Policy
Embedded Linux products history of Sony
Open Source Program phases of Sony
History of Open Source Program
Bridging between policy and development
License compliance
Creating SBOM #1: It is hard
Creating SBOM #2: Why is it so hard?
Creating SBOM #3
Example of a simple SBOM
basic points
business points
engineering points #1
proposal of alternatives
Preparing compliance artifacts
Scaling of OSPO initiative
Training
Best Practices: Technical Guideline & OSPO Website
Internal Community
OSPO global network
Internal Open Source events
Conclusion
References