Podcast w/ Jinger Zeng, Creative Technologist at Hackster: Open Hardware, & Arts Meet Tech ------ 📢 Calling all Developers! Take our latest Developer Nation Survey, available in 9 languages. 📝 Share your insights, enter prize draws for awesome gadgets, and get access to a virtual goody bag filled with freebies and discounts. 🛍️🎁 👉🏻 Participate Now: https://survey.developernation.net/name/dn28/branch/main?utm_medium=some&utm_source=spotify&utm_campaign=podcast_s2e5 ------ In this conversation, Jinger Zeng shares her journey from China to the United States, detailing her education in mechanical engineering and her passion for the intersection of art and technology. Jinger discusses her significant experiences, including participating in the Solar Decathlon, her transition into the drone industry, and her involvement in open-source communities. Jinger emphasizes the importance of community engagement and the impact of technology on social innovation, particularly in preserving cultural heritage. She also highlights the challenges of connecting with the developer community in China and the role of platforms like WeChat in facilitating communication. Takeaways - Jinger's journey reflects the intersection of art and technology. - The Solar Decathlon was a pivotal experience in her career. - Open source communities have been crucial for her professional growth. - Drones and robotics represent a significant shift in her career focus. - Community engagement is essential for technology innovation. - Jinger emphasizes the importance of social impact in technology. - Her role at Hackster.io allows her to foster innovation. - Cultural preservation can be supported through modern technology. - WeChat is vital for connecting with the Chinese developer community. - Jinger's experiences highlight the value of collaboration in tech. Sound Bites : "I'm a curious traveller, maker, artist wannabe." "I was the project engineer overseeing everything." "We built a net-zero solar house that won second place." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Jinger Zeng 02:04 Jinger's Journey in Technology and Art 06:06 The Solar Decathlon Experience 10:12 Transitioning to Drones and Robotics 15:02 The Startup Journey with PX4 20:03 The Role of Open Source in Innovation 25:02 Community Engagement and Open Source Contributions 29:55 Current Trends in Technology and Future Interests 35:05 Connecting with the Chinese Developer Community Jinger Zeng, open source, drones, robotics, Hackster.io, community building, technology innovation, solar decathlon, engineering education, social impact