Introducing the Dagger Commanders program

We have something truly special in the Dagger Community: a level of engagement and collaboration beyond what we ever dreamed of. Every day, I am grateful to be a part of this incredible journey.

Thanks to everyone’s continuous feedback and discussions, we were able to release Dagger Functions, Daggerverse, Dagger Engine 0.12… and that’s just in the last few months!  We couldn’t have done it without constant input and support from thousands of Daggernauts. Thank you!

Since the collaboration within this community has been instrumental to our success, we want to recognize those Daggernauts who go above and beyond to contribute.

I am excited to announce the launch of the Dagger Commanders program, with our 2024 Dagger Commanders to be revealed soon!

Who are the Dagger Commanders?

Once a year, we will select a small group of Daggernauts to represent Dagger in other communities, build bridges between the Dagger team and all Daggernauts, and lead by example in our own community.

In “Star Trek,” the rank of "Commander" is given to highly skilled officers who not only excel in their duties but also lead by example, guiding the crew and making critical decisions that shape the future of their missions. They are looked up to, trusted advisors to leadership, and advocates for the values of the Federation. We think this captures the spirit of this program perfectly. Dagger Commanders will not only be Dagger experts: they will also lead, support, and inspire others. They will play a pivotal role in advancing our shared goals. Just like in Star Trek, they are the backbone of our mission, and with their help we will explore many new frontiers together.

How do I become a Dagger Commander?

To nominate someone as Dagger Commander, you can fill out this form. It’s totally fine to nominate yourself.

Each year, we will select Commanders and contact them prior to announcing the new batch. The 2024 batch will be announced shortly.

Commanders should…

• Be highly knowledgeable about Dagger - recognized as experts in the Dagger tech and able to articulate the benefits and vision behind Dagger

• Have built an open-source module, Daggerized an open-source project, and/or be an active user of Dagger within their organization

• Be Technical and direct in tone, not "salesy" in any way

• Not come across to other community members as pushing another product, service offering, or agenda

• Regularly produce technical content for the community such as presenting on community calls or contributing a blog post (at least once every six months)

• Represent Dagger at public events such as meetups or industry events (at least once every six months)

• Actively help other Daggernauts privately and on public forums

• Provide feedback on Dagger features and releases

• Be a model Daggernaut: respect our code of conduct, especially when critical of Dagger or defending Dagger against others' criticism, remains respectful, constructive, and fair.

How long is the commitment?

Commanders are selected for 12 month rotations, or “batches”.

What type of perks do Commanders get? 

• Special swag - trust me, it is good! 

• Visibility and recognition within the community via Discord role, and special badge to add to your various social accounts

• The opportunity to meet and collaborate with fun and brilliant pipeline engineers across domains and industries

• Integrated into the release process with the ability to provide early feedback before releases are out 

• Periodic call with the Dagger team to review roadmap ideas and provide feedback

• Invitation to exclusive events 

• Access to travel reimbursement program for Dagger-focused speaking engagements 

And now you are thinking, “this sounds amazing! I want to be a Dagger Commander.”

Well, I am happy to hear it! The 2024 Dagger Commanders, each nominated by their peers, will be announced soon. In the meantime, we’re excited to open nominations for the 2025 Dagger Commanders. You can nominate your fellow Daggernauts here.

Thank you again to everyone for making the Dagger community what it is today!