About the Session
What began as a personal mission for Timothy to modernize 2600Hz Kazoo for his own use quickly grew into something much larger. In this talk, he shares how security concerns pushed him to take a closer look at a telecom platform he had administered for years, despite having limited understanding of the code behind it. He walks through how a single forum post sparked a growing community, and the leadership strategies he used to keep a decentralized team motivated, without letting passion turn into obligation.
Timothy explains how Kazoo Classic emerged as a community-driven project, powered by donated infrastructure, volunteer developers, and a clear roadmap—from addressing critical security fixes to implementing protocols like STIR/SHAKEN, catching up with modern standards, and exploring the future of AI in telecommunications. This talk offers valuable insights for anyone looking to revitalize abandoned open source projects while fostering a strong, sustainable community.
