Hello Ceph Community! I'm Anthony Middleton, and I'm thrilled to take on the role of Ceph Community Manager. I'm based in Chicago, IL, and bring seven years of experience growing and supporting global tech communities, including Apache Kafka® and Hedera Hashgraph. My passion lies in utilizing data-driven insights to create engaging and inclusive spaces where community members can thrive. I'm excited to partner with you to strengthen and expand the Ceph community's impact in the open-source world. Outside of work, you can find me singing with the Chicago Gay Men's Chorus, playing rugby with the Chicago Dragons, or building Lego sets (over 40 so far!). Let's connect — I'd love to hear your ideas and experiences. Connect with me on LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/middleton-anthony/>and Bluesky <https://bsky.app/profile/anthonymicmidd.bsky.social>! See you online and at future events! Best, *Anthony Middleton*