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Mohd Shadab

· Wikimedian-in-Residence · Open Knowledge Practitioner, Founder@WikiClub Tech UU

Open knowledge grows when communities learn, document, and build together.

About me

I am Mohd Shadab, an active Wikimedian and open knowledge practitioner based in Prayagraj, India. My work focuses on community capacity-building, GLAM engagement, cultural documentation, and organizing live edit-a-thons within university and student communities.

I am particularly committed to mentoring university students and first-time contributors—helping them understand the Wikimedia ecosystem, create accounts, and make their first meaningful contributions to free knowledge projects.

My work

Community & leadership focus

I lead and coordinate community-driven Wikimedia initiatives through WikiClub Tech UU, a student-led platform for learning, collaboration, and contribution.

My work includes organizing live edit-a-thons, newcomer onboarding sessions, and cultural documentation drives that encourage sustained participation in Wikimedia projects.

GLAM & institutional engagement

As Wikimedian-in-Residence at United University, I coordinate GLAM activities, institutional collaborations, and student engagement programs focused on documenting academic, cultural, and community knowledge on Wikimedia platforms.

Mentorship & capacity-building

To date, I have mentored 70+ university students, guiding them through:

Understanding Wikimedia projects and policies
Creating and using Wikimedia accounts responsibly
Making first edits and uploads on Wikimedia Commons
Exploring technical and non-technical contribution pathways

Contact me

Let’s connect LinkedIn – Mohd Shadab Wikimedia Commons [|Gerrit] [|Phabricator] shadabgdg@gmail.com

At a glance

Location: Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India
Primary focus: Open knowledge, community capacity-building, GLAM engagement and Wikimedia technical participation.
Current roles:
- Founder, WikiClub Tech UU
- Wikimedian-in-Residence, GLAM United University
- Campus Ambassador, Wiki Science Competition India
Technical involvement: Wikimedia technical mentoring, MediaWiki contribution workflows, Wikimedia Commons documentation, Phabricator task tracking, Gerrit-based collaboration
Key interests: Community–tech collaboration, cultural documentation, newcomer mentorship, live edit-a-thons

Community initiatives

I design and lead community-driven initiatives that promote participation in the Wikimedia ecosystem, with a strong focus on students and first-time contributors.

WikiClub Tech UU – A student-led Wikimedia and open-source community fostering learning, collaboration, and contribution.
Chai with Wiki – Informal discussion-based sessions introducing Wikimedia projects in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
Wiki Loves Culture – A cultural documentation initiative focused on preserving local heritage and everyday community life on Wikimedia Commons.
Women in Wiki – A mentorship and onboarding initiative supporting women contributors in Wikimedia and open knowledge spaces.

Through these initiatives, I have mentored 70+ university students in understanding Wikimedia projects, creating accounts, and making their first meaningful contributions.

Events & programs

I actively participate in and support Wikimedia and community-led events as a participant, organizer, or mentor.

Wikimedia Hackathon 2026 — Milan, Italy

 Event page: https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Hackathon_2026  
 (Expected participant)

DCW Annual Convening 2025

 Event page: https://dcwwiki.org/DCW_organises_first_annual_convening,_honors_its_best_contributors  
 Media: commons:Category:DCW_Annual_Convening_2025

Mini Hackathon – Getting Started with WikiTech: Tools and Bots (Delhi, 2025)

 Event page: https://dcwwiki.org/Getting_Started_with_WikiTech:_Tools,_Bots_and_More  
 Media: commons:Category:DCW_Mini-Hackathon_Delhi,_October_2025

Train a Wikipedian 2025

 Event page: https://dcwwiki.org/Train_a_Wikipedian  
 Media: commons:Category:DCW_Train_a_Wikipedian_October_2025

Wikimedia Commons

I contribute original photographs and media documenting cultural, educational, and community activities, primarily from Prayagraj and surrounding regions.

Key Commons categories I maintain or contribute to:

View all uploads and contributions:

commons:Special:Contributions/Shadabgdg

User language

en-4	This user has near native speaker knowledge of English.

hi-4	इस सदस्य को हिन्दी का लगभग मातृभाषा स्तर का ज्ञान है।

ur-3	اس صارف کو اردو سے خاصی واقفیت ہے۔

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