Merge pull request #89 from IntersectMBO/chore--Dev-Ex-wg--draft-for-osc-page

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Author: Ranchhand87

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+# Developer Experience Working Group
+
+## Purpose & Goal
+
+The Developer Experience (DevEx) Working Group exists to **onboard, support, and empower developers and contributors** in the Cardano ecosystem. Our mission is to identify, address, and improve key aspects of the development process to make building on Cardano more accessible, efficient, and rewarding.
+
+We focus on onboarding and educating developers while continuously seeking to improve the Developer Experience for working on Cardano, starting with Core Cardano and evolving to improve the experience building anywhere in the Cardano ecosystem.
+
+## Related Committee
+
+**The Open Source Committee (OSC)**
+
+The DevEx Working Group operates under the Open Source Committee to ensure our initiatives align with Cardano's open source principles and community governance.
+
+## Working Group Leadership
+
+### Current Cohort - Developer Advocates
+
+**[Dan Baruka](https://www.linkedin.com/in/danbaruka/)**  
+Dan is a Developer Advocate at Intersect and co-founder of Uptodate Developers, where he leads initiatives focused on strengthening developer engagement and advancing blockchain innovation. A Cardano Ambassador since 2021, he is passionate about empowering developers through education, hands-on collaboration, and real-world adoption of decentralized technologies.
+
+**[Uchechukwu Obasi (Uche)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisobate)**  
+Uche is a Software Engineer passionate about open source, developer experience, and community building. He currently serves as a Developer Advocate at Intersect, where he helps grow and support the global Cardano developer ecosystem. Uche focuses on empowering developers through education, technical content, and advocacy — helping new and existing contributors navigate the ecosystem and build impactful projects on Cardano.
+
+**[Harun Waweru Mwangi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/harunslinked/)**  
+Harun is a driven Developer Advocate and blockchain entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience spanning business operations and Web3 development. As Co-founder of Tx-Meta and Software/Smart Contract Developer at Anastasia Labs, he combines deep technical expertise with visionary leadership to empower developers building on Cardano. A Certified Cardano Solutions Architect from EMURGO Academy and Plutus Pioneer Program alumnus.
+
+**[Emmanuel Titi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmanuel-shikuku-devops/)**  
+Emmanuel is a Developer Advocate at Intersect, dedicated to empowering developers within the Cardano ecosystem. His work focuses on onboarding new contributors, maintaining and improving technical documentation across core repositories, and driving developer evangelism through open collaboration and education. With a strong background in full-stack and DevOps engineering, Emmanuel has been a key contributor to open-source Cardano projects such as Catalyst Explorer and Govtool Outcomes Pillar.
+
+### Past Cohort
+- **[Aleksei Seregin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-seregin/)** - [Developer Story Interview](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-cGNG3rzPg)
+- **[Bernard Sibanda](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernard-sibanda-954563243/)** - [Developer Story Interview](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grbX5DAaW5Q)
+- **[Suganya Raju](https://www.linkedin.com/in/suganya-raju/)** - [Developer Story Interview](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8a6gTcE50w)
+- **[Udai Solanki](https://www.linkedin.com/in/solanki/)** - [Developer Story Interview](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDXshRpVA6M)
+
+## Working Group Members
+
+**Open to all community members!** Our working group operates on an inclusive, collaborative model where anyone can contribute based on their interests and availability.
+
+### How to Join
+1. **[Become an Intersect Member](https://members.intersectmbo.org/registration)** - Get voting rights and Discord access
+2. **Join our Discord** - #developer-experience channel
+3. **Attend weekly sessions** - No commitment required, join when you can
+
+## Working Group Deliverables
+
+### Current Deliverables
+- **[Comprehensive Developer Documentation](http://devex.intersectmbo.org/)** - Complete guide to building on Cardano
+- **Quarterly Learning Programs** - Structured 12-session onboarding initiatives
+- **Developer Story Showcases** - Real journeys from community members
+- **Hands-on Workshops** - Interactive technical skill-building sessions
+
+### Planned Deliverables
+- **Developer Experience Policy Reference Document** - Best practices and guidelines
+- **Community Troubleshooting Guides** - Solutions to common development issues
+- **Contribution Pathway Documentation** - Clear routes for technical and non-technical contributions
+
+## Current Initiative: Q1 2025
+
+**Theme: "Laying the Foundations"**
+
+We're running a 12-session quarterly program focused on:
+- **Onboarding 15-30 newcomers** into the Cardano ecosystem
+- **Building practical skills** through hands-on workshops
+- **Showcasing real developer stories** for inspiration
+- **Providing live support** through open clinic sessions
+
+**[Learn More & Join →](./working-group/q1-2025/)**
+
+## Collaboration Channels
+
+### Primary Channels
+- **Discord** - Real-time communication
+  - Open Source Committee > osc-working-groups > **Dev Ex Working Group**
+
+### Additional Resources
+- **[Developer Documentation Hub](http://devex.intersectmbo.org/)** - Comprehensive learning resources
+- **[Intersect Event Calendar](https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/1?cid=Y19iMGMyODE3NWE2NTBkOGUwNzIwNTM2ZGU4OWE0NDMxMjFiYTcxYTVkMDgxYmRiOWU1NGRiZTU2NjI1NGY5ZGUwQGdyb3VwLmNhbGVuZGFyLmdvb2dsZS5jb20)** - Subscribe for session notifications
+
+## Working Group Meetings
+
+### Current Schedule
+- Wednesdays - 7-8am UTC  
+- Thursdays - 6-7pm UTC 
+
+We hold one session each week, alternating between Wednesday and Thursday. Week 1 is Wednesday, Week 2 is Thursday, Week 3 is Wednesday, and so on. This alternating schedule helps accommodate different time zones and schedules.
+
+### Meeting Format
+- **All sessions recorded** for asynchronous access
+- **Interactive workshops** with hands-on learning
+- **Developer spotlights** featuring community stories
+- **Open clinics** for live troubleshooting and Q&A
+
+## Meeting Minutes
+
+All session materials and documentation are archived on our [documentation site](./working-group/).
+
+---
+
+## Get Started
+
+**Ready to join the Cardano developer community?**
+
+1. **[Visit our Getting Started Guide](https://devex.intersectmbo.org/docs/getting-started)** - Start with our comprehensive guides
+2. **[Join Intersect](https://members.intersectmbo.org/registration)** - Become part of the community
+3. **[Attend our Working Group Sessions](./working-group/q1-2025/)** - Learn with others
+
+*This working group is community-driven and supported by Intersect MBO. We welcome contributions from all skill levels and backgrounds.*