During my LFX Mentorship on LF Energy  managed by Energy IoT Open SourceLF Energy, I had the opportunity to contribute to the Hyphae APIS (Autonomous Power Interchange System)  open source project.

This experience was both technically enriching and personally rewarding, as it gave me exposure to cutting-edge work in microgrid technologies, which I believe can be game-changing in shaping the future of sustainable and resilient energy systems.

A major highlight of my mentorship was learning and applying OpenSSF best practices, which helped me understand the importance of secure and reliable open-source development. By collaborating with contributors and mentors across the globe, I gained valuable insights into global perspectives on technology and teamwork.

One specific challenge I faced during my LFX Mentorship was working with Vert.x-based reactive applications, which were completely new to me. I had never previously worked on reactive programming or Vert.x, so understanding the event-driven architecture, asynchronous flows, and how different components interacted in the Hyphae APIS system required a steep learning curve. To overcome this, I spent time studying the framework, reviewing existing code, and experimenting with small prototypes to grasp the concepts. Gradually, I was able to contribute effectively.

The mentorship also allowed me to strengthen my existing technical skills while exploring new technologies. I had the chance to review and learn from the code developed by researchers at Sony CSL, which was an incredible learning experience. Contributing directly to the project not only deepened my technical understanding but also gave me a sense of ownership and responsibility in contributing to a larger open-source ecosystem.

Overall, this mentorship has been a transformative experience. It enhanced my knowledge of microgrids, improved my open-source development practices, and gave me the confidence to contribute meaningfully to global open-source projects. I look forward to continuing my journey in building impactful solutions for the energy sector and beyond.