[4] Sharp's contributions to the kernel include writing and acting as a maintainer for its USB 3.0 driver.
[7][8] Sharp stepped down from direct work on the kernel on 5 October 2015, citing the abrasive communication style and "abusive commentary [on submitted patches]" of the maintainer community.
[13] Through their consultancy Otter Tech LLC, they work with Outreachy in a paid capacity, providing code of conduct enforcement training and incidence response workshops.
[12] Sharp grew up in Rainier, Oregon,[17] and attended Portland State University as an undergraduate.
While at Portland State University, Sharp worked on the Linux kernel for senior elective credits.