From Apache SeaTunnel to ASF Member: A Story of Long-Term Commitment

Recently, after internal discussions, the Apache Software Foundation invited several PMC Members from the Apache SeaTunnel project to become ASF Members—one of the highest honors within the foundation. Among them is Wang Hailin. Congratulations to @wang Hailin on becoming an ASF Member! As a key contributor to the SeaTunnel community, this recognition is not only a personal milestone, but also a moment of pride for the entire community. Over the years, he has remained deeply involved in the community: from refining documentation to improving code, from participating in technical discussions to helping newcomers. His contributions can be seen across almost every corner of the project. Beyond SeaTunnel, he has also been actively contributing to multiple ASF projects, consistently practicing the Apache Way advocated by the foundation. It is this steady, long-term dedication that has led to this important recognition. To mark the occasion, the community conducted an in-depth interview with