Bogomil Shopov

Bogomil Shopov is a multifaceted individual, embodying the roles of a human, artist, and hacker. His passions lie in advocating for free and open-source software (F/LOSS), cybersecurity, ethical design, privacy, and technology. With over 20 years of experience in the realm of technology and more than 40 years of navigating the human experience, Bogomil is committed to inspiring individuals to evolve and thrive, blending heavy metal with cutting-edge technologies as his unconventional method of encouragement. Additionally, he champions the cause of ensuring that technologies prioritize human considerations.

Currently based in Prague, Bogomil hails from Bulgaria, where he was born and raised. He actively contributes to various projects within the Fedora and Mozilla universes, notably serving as a Council member for Thunderbird with a mandate beginning in 2024. You can find him on Matrix at @bogomil:fedora.im and on the Fediverse at @bogo@hapyyr.org.

With his rallying cry of “Rock on!”, Bogomil Shopov continues to make his mark at the intersection of technology, creativity, and humanity, inspiring others to join him on his journey of innovation and empowerment.