The Google Summer of Code program (GSoC) is designed to encourage student participation in open source development. Through GSoC, accepted student applicants will be paired with OWASP mentors that will guide them through their coding tasks.
This program is done completely online. Students and mentors from more than 100 countries have participated in past years.
Gaining exposure to real-world software development scenarios
An opportunity for employment in areas related to their academic pursuits
Google will be offering successful student contributors a stipend
Build your professional network
Gain valuable experience in cybersecurity
Receive a certificate upon completion
Shape the next generation of open-source developers
Enhance project visibility and community engagement
Develop leadership and mentoring skills
Expand your professional network within OWASP
Recognition in the global security community
Contribute to the growth of open-source security projects
OWASP is an open community dedicated to enabling organizations to conceive, develop, acquire, operate, and maintain applications that can be trusted. OWASP has been an active participant in the Google Summer of Code program, providing students with the opportunity to contribute to various OWASP projects.
OWASP BLT (Bug Logging Tool) has been participating in the Google Summer of Code program for the past 5 consecutive years, from 2020 to 2024. OWASP BLT is an open-source platform dedicated to making the internet safer through community-driven bug reporting and collaboration.
All students currently enrolled in an accredited institution are welcome to participate in the Google Summer of Code program, hopefully along with the OWASP Foundation.
Abraham Aranguren, Aryan Prasad, Aryan Ranjan, Ben de Haan, Björn Kimminich, Christian Folini, DonnieBLT, fzipitria, Jannik Hollenbach, José Carlos Chávez, Mrigank Anand, Rick M, ShubhamPalriwala, Simon Bennetts, thc202, Timo Pagel, Viyat
Abraham Aranguren, Ade Yoseman Putra, Ankit Choudhary, Björn Kimminich, Dhiren Serai, Franziska, fzipitria, Glenn Ten Cate, Jannik Hollenbach, Rejah Rehim, Rick M, Saeed Dehqan, Sam Stepanyan, Sparsh Agrawal, thc202, Timo Pagel, Viyat
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Abe, Abraham Aranguren, Ade Yoseman Putra, Adrian Winckles, Ali Razmjoo Qalaei, Björn Kimminich, Felipe Zipitria, Glenn ten Cate, Jannik Hollenbach, Mohit Sharma, Rejah Rehim A A, Rejah Rehim, Ricardo Pereira, Riccardo ten Cate, Rick M, S, securestep9, Simon Bennetts, Soham Marik, souravbadami, spyros, Sri Harsha G, Timo Pagel, Viyat Bhalodia
GSoC 2023
Successfully implemented the Sizzle Time Tracking feature during GSoC 2023.
Donnie Brown (All years)
Full Stack Development
As a full stack engineer and active BLT contributor, I bring hands-on experience from both sides of the development process. Having participated in GSoC 2025, I understand the challenges new contributors face and can guide you through your open source journey. I specialize in helping developers build scalable web applications, navigate complex codebases, and contribute effectively to real-world projects. My goal is to share practical knowledge and help you grow as a developer while making meaningful contributions to BLT.
Full Stack Development mentor
I’m a full stack developer with prior Google Summer of Code (GSoC) experience and a strong passion for open source. Having worked as a contributor, I understand the challenges of getting started - from reading large codebases to making meaningful pull requests. As a mentor, I enjoy guiding contributors through best practices, code reviews, and real-world problem solving. I continue to actively contribute to open source because I believe collaboration and knowledge sharing are what truly drive impactful software.
Backend Systems
I am a software engineer experienced in building production-grade backend systems using Python, FastAPI, and MongoDB, with a focus on clean architecture and real-world problem solving. Through open-source style projects and mentorship programs, I have guided juniors in working with real codebases, collaborative workflows, and maintainable engineering practices. As a GSoC mentor, my goal is to help students move from tutorials to confident real-world contributors, while giving back to open source by supporting their technical and professional growth in a learning-first environment.
Technical Product Manager
I am a technical product manager with a background in cybersecurity and data management. I have experience mentoring students, helping them navigate complex requirements and understand best practices. I focus on guiding students through the product development lifecycle, from ideation to deployment, while fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning environment. I help them to understand how to take requirements and designs and turn them into working code. My goal is to empower students to become confident contributors to open source communities.
Full Stack Development
I'm a full-stack developer with prior GSoC experience and a deep love for open source. Having been a contributor myself, I know how overwhelming it can feel at the start — from understanding huge codebases to shipping your first meaningful PR. As a mentor, I focus on helping people build confidence through clean practices, thoughtful code reviews, and real-world problem solving. I stay active in open source because collaboration and shared learning are what actually move great software forward.
Full Stack/Blockchain
I'm a software developer interested in distributed systems, web3, cloud native technologies & deep-tech. As a past GSoC and LFX alumnus myself, I understand the pain points of new contributors. Happy to mentor and help mentees navigate open-source effectively.
Full Stack / Systems Firmware
I’m a full-stack developer at Akatsuki AI Technologies in Japan, blending a love for building scalable applications with a deep, technical foundation in system firmware. My journey through GSoC where I contributed with OWASP Project Nettacker and then with the RISC-V community's OpenSBI and EDKII have made me a lifelong advocate for open source. I know exactly how it feels to stare at a massive, complex codebase for the first time, which is why I believe in mentorships like GSoC. I believe the best software isn't built in isolation, it’s the result of curiosity, community, and the collective push of open source that makes the most meaningful impact.
React/OAuth/REST API
Mentors teams on building secure React apps with real-world OAuth flows and robust REST APIs.