Merge pull request #6128 from jeremyrickard/jeremyrickard-candidate-bio

Add Steering Committee 2021 Candidate: Jeremy Rickard

Author: k8s-ci-robot

events/elections/2021/candidate-jeremyrickard.md

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+name: Jeremy Rickard
+ID: jeremyrickard
+info:
+  - employer: Apple
+  - slack: jerickar
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+<!-- Please make a copy of this template as "candidate-yourname.md" and save it to
+the election directory -->
+
+## SIGS
+
+- SIG Release
+  - Tech Lead
+  - Release Teams (1.12, 1.17-1.20, 1.23)
+- SIG Architecture (Enhancements Sub-project owner)
+- SIG CLI
+
+## What I have done
+
+I have been involved in the community since 2017, initially as an end user and then as a member of [Service Catalog](https://github.com/kubernetes-sigs/service-catalog). I then joined SIG Release, working on a number of Release Teams, eventually becoming Release Lead for 1.20 and now a tech lead. 
+
+As release lead, I focused on improving processes and facilitating a more inclusive culture by [requiring unconscious bias training for release leads](https://github.com/kubernetes/sig-release/issues/1251), implementing more asynchronous communication, and driving the creation of meetings in APAC/EMEA friendly times. Since then, I continue to focus on release team improvements and have worked across SIGs to build consensus and drive the adoption of [a release cadence change](https://github.com/kubernetes/enhancements/pull/2567).
+
+
+## What I'll do
+
+I have seen first hand the impact burnout can have on projects, especially after almost two years of global pandemic. I believe it is important to address contributor burnout and to support SIG leadership as they identify future leads, in order to support sustained health of the project and community. As a member of the Steering Committee, I will actively work to promote inclusion, support contributors and focus on sustainability of the project. As a Steering Committee member, I will also model transparency, and ensure that open communication happens within the project.
+
+
+## Resources About Me
+
+* KubeCon Talks and other things:
+https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuaWIpUNvNo
+https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuicCBXJRPg
+https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVuM7F_BTyc
+https://www.cncf.io/online-programs/cncf-live-webinar-kubernetes-1-20/
+https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6WRsQGP8Rc
+
+- Links to social media
+* https://twitter.com/jrrickard
+