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Meet the realpython.com Team
Lucas Lofaro
Lucas is a wandering Pythoneer with a curious mind and a desire to spread knowledge to those who seek it.
» More about LucasAlex Ronquillo
Alex Ronquillo is a Software Engineer at thelab. He’s an avid Pythonista who is also passionate about writing and game development.
» More about AlexJim Anderson
Jim has been programming for a long time in a variety of languages. He has worked on embedded systems, built distributed build systems, done off-shore vendor management, and sat in many, many meetings.
» More about JimFlorian Dahlitz
Florian is an avid Pythonista and writes for Real Python. He is a corporate student studying applied-computer science in Germany.
» More about FlorianJoe Tatusko
Joe is a manufacturing engineer turned Pythonista with interests in data wrangling and visualization.
» More about JoeCharles de Villiers
Charles teaches Physics and Math. When he isn't teaching or coding, he spends way too much time playing online chess.
» More about CharlesMartin Breuss
Martin likes automation, goofy jokes, and snakes, all of which fit into the Python community. He enjoys learning and exploring and is up for talking about it, too. He writes and records content for Real Python and CodingNomads.
» More about MartinColin OKeefe
Colin is a freelance Software Creative who travels the unixverse in the good ship Python.
» More about ColinChristian Mondorf
Christian is an avid Pythonista and video instructor at Real Python.
» More about ChristianKristijan Ivancic
Hey, I'm Kristijan! I'm a CV/ML engineer and member of the Real Python tutorial team.
» More about KristijanJackie Wilson
Jackie teaches computer science full-time for Cecil College, and fell in love with Python many years ago when she realized it wasn't pseudocode, but an actual language.
» More about JackieAdriana Cutenco
Hello! I am Adriana - a Graphic Illustrator with a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts.
» More about AdrianaAustin Cepalia
Austin is a video tutorial author at Real Python. He's currently a student working towards a degree in computer science at Rochester Institute of Technology.
» More about AustinJahongir Rahmonov
Jahongir is a Software Engineer based in Berlin, originally from Uzbekistan. He loves to talk about Python, Django, GCP and Kubernetes.
» More about JahongirLogan Jones
Hi, I'm Logan, an open source contributor, writer for Real Python, software developer, and always trying to get better. Feel free to reach out and let's get better together!
» More about LoganRich Bibby
Rich is an avid Pythonista and a video instructor at Real Python. He is also a Network Engineer using Python to automate the management of a large network infrastructure. He lives in Dubai, UAE, with his wife and daughter plus a Miniature Schnauzer.
» More about RichKate Finegan
Kate relishes a well-placed comma as Tutorial Editor for Real Python.
» More about KateMoshe Zadka
Moshe has been using Python since 1998. He has contributed to CPython, and is a founding member of the Twisted project. He has been teaching Python in various venues since 2002.
» More about MosheChristian Koch
Christian is a member of the Real Python team and teaches lots of subjects besides Python.
» More about ChristianAnthony Shaw
Anthony is an avid Pythonista and writes for Real Python. Anthony is a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation and member of the Open-Source Apache Foundation.
» More about AnthonyDouglas Starnes
Douglas Starnes is a tech author and Microsoft Most Valuable Professional in developer technologies in Memphis, TN. He is also the co-director of the Memphis Python User Group and has been working with Python professionally for 8 years.
» More about DouglasJan-Hein Bührman
Jan-Hein is a software developer who witnessed Python's first baby steps up very close. While working in different software development roles, he always kept an eye on Python's development. He's now back at the work he loves most: Python programming!
» More about Jan-HeinHarrison Hoffman
Harrison is an avid Pythonista, Data Scientist, and Real Python contributor. He has a background in mathematics, machine learning, and software development. Harrison lives in Texas with his wife, identical twin daughters, and two dogs.
» More about HarrisonMahdi Yusuf
Mahdi is the CTO of Gyroscope, the co-founder of the PyCoder’s Weekly, and a longtime Pythoneer.
» More about MahdiNegar Vahid
Negar is a Deep Learning and Quantum Computing researcher and Real Python content creator.
» More about NegarSarah Jane Ross
Sarah Jane operates from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, providing experienced leadership as the Content Operations Manager at Real Python, with a solid 12-year track record in managing remote teams.
» More about Sarah JaneRenato Candido
Researcher in digital signal processing, telecommunications and machine learning. {free, libre, open source} {software, hardware, culture, science} enthusiast.
» More about RenatoKyle Stratis
Kyle is a self-taught developer working as a senior data engineer at Vizit Labs. In the past, he has founded DanqEx (formerly Nasdanq: the original meme stock exchange) and Encryptid Gaming.
» More about KyleDarren Jones
With 20 years as a teacher of music technology, Darren is keen to bring his skills to the Python table.
» More about DarrenJasmine Finer
Jasmine is a Django developer, based in London.
» More about JasminePedro Pregueiro
Hi! My name is Pedro and I'm a Python developer who loves coding, burgers and playing guitar.
» More about PedroPhilipp Acsany
Philipp is a Berlin-based software engineer with a graphic design background and a passion for full-stack web development.
» More about PhilippDan Bader
Dan Bader is the owner and editor in chief of Real Python and the main developer of the realpython.com learning platform. Dan has been writing code for more than 20 years and holds a master's degree in computer science.
» More about DanTaranjeet Singh
Taranjeet is a software engineer, with experience in Django, NLP and Search, having build search engine for K12 students(featured in Google IO 2019) and children with Autism.
» More about TaranjeetMirko Stojiljković
Mirko has a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and works as a university professor. He is a Pythonista who applies hybrid optimization and machine learning methods to support decision making in the energy sector.
» More about MirkoRyan Palo
Ryan is an author for Real Python, technical editor for books on Python, Hugo, and the command line, and a mold tooling designer. He loves Python, Ruby, Bash, and Rust. Also, physics, calculus, woodworking, and ukuleles. Looking for work!
» More about RyanJoska de Langen
Joska is a DevOps Architect who loves programming in Python.
» More about JoskaLee Gaines
Lee is a DevOps Engineer and Pythonista based in Berkeley, California.
» More about LeeBrenda Weleschuk
Brenda has a penchant for punctuation as Tutorial Editor for Real Python.
» More about BrendaMandy Wong
Mandy is a budding Pythonista who wants to share her love and knowledge of Python and software engineering with the world. She is also a TinyML + Data Engineer in training, a Muley, and an aspiring part-time top competitive golfer.
» More about MandyChristopher Bailey
Chris is an avid Pythonista and creates video tutorials for Real Python. He is a programmer and data analyst. He creates music under the name Tripnet. Chris lives in Colorado with his wife and two dogs.
» More about ChristopherBartosz Zaczyński
Bartosz is a bootcamp instructor, author, and polyglot programmer in love with Python. He helps his students get into software engineering by sharing over a decade of commercial experience in the IT industry.
» More about BartoszLuke Lee
Luke has professionally written software for applications ranging from Python desktop and web applications to embedded C drivers for Solid State Disks. He has also spoken at PyCon, EuroPython, DjangoCo PyTexas, PyArkansas, PyconDE, and meetup groups.
» More about LukePaweł Fertyk
I'm a software developer with a passion for Python and open source.
» More about PawełJoanna Jablonski
Joanna is the Executive Editor of Real Python. She loves natural languages just as much as she loves programming languages!
» More about JoannaChad Hansen
Chad is an avid Pythonista and does web development with Django fulltime. Chad lives in Utah with his wife and six kids.
» More about ChadSebastián Ramírez
Hey! 👋 I'm Sebastián (tiangolo), I'm the creator of FastAPI, Typer, and other open source tools. I'm commonly building APIs and tools for data/ML systems. 🤖
» More about SebastiánJames Timmins
James is a software consultant and Python developer. When he's not writing Python, he's usually writing about it in blog or book form.
» More about JamesLiam Pulsifer
Liam is a software engineer and avid Pythonista. When he's not writing code to automate all of his daily tasks, you can often find him running, playing basketball and tennis, reading, or eating good food.
» More about LiamChyld Medford
Chyld is an avid Pythonista and writes for Real Python. He teaches data science and full stack software engineering to companies around the world. He loves functional programming, linear algebra, all things linux, machine learning ... and Python!
» More about ChyldDylan Castillo
Dylan is a Data Scientist and self-taught developer specialized in Natural Language Processing (NLP). He has experience working on large-scale Machine Learning projects and enjoys writing about data-related topics.
» More about DylanBryan Weber
Bryan is a core developer of Cantera, the open-source platform for thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and transport. As a developer generalist, Bryan does Python from the web to data science and everywhere inbetween.
» More about BryanAndres Pineda
Andres is an avid Pythonista and a member of the Real Python team.
» More about AndresGeir Arne Hjelle
Geir Arne is an avid Pythonista and a member of the Real Python tutorial team.
» More about Geir ArneRobert Alford
Robert is a full-stack software developer, technical author and coding instructor based in Seattle.
» More about RobertAnja Pircher
Anja is a graphic designer and a member of the Real Python tutorial team.
» More about AnjaAldren Santos
Hi, I'm Aldren and I'm the guy that helps to make this site awesome for your eyes! :)
» More about AldrenSantiago Valdarrama
Santiago is a software and machine learning engineer who specializes in building enterprise software applications.
» More about SantiagoKaty Gibson
Katy is a full-stack web developer with experience in high school science education. She enjoys teaching and learning and is just really excited to be here.
» More about KatyMichael Herman
Michael is a software engineer and educator who lives and works in Denver, CO.
» More about MichaelLeodanis Pozo Ramos
Leodanis is an industrial engineer who loves Python and software development. He's a self-taught Python developer with 6+ years of experience. He's an avid technical writer with a growing number of articles published on Real Python and other sites.
» More about LeodanisCameron MacLeod
Cameron is a product manager based in London who writes both Python and English in his spare time.
» More about CameronSadie Parker
Sadie contributes to written tutorials and video courses at Real Python.
» More about SadieIan Eyre
Ian is an avid Pythonista and Real Python contributor who loves to learn and teach others.
» More about IanJohn Sturtz
John is an avid Pythonista and a member of the Real Python tutorial team.
» More about JohnAndre Burgaud
Andre is a seasoned software engineer passionate about technology and programming languages, in particular, Python.
» More about AndreAlexis Drakopoulos
Hi! I am a Machine Learning Engineer passionate about writing clean maintainable code. My interests range from low latency & high performance systems to various areas of applied mathematics such as statistical learning & probabilistic programming.
» More about AlexisReka Horvath
Reka is an avid Pythonista and writes for Real Python.
» More about RekaKimberly Fessel
Kimberly Fessel is a freelance data scientist and video instructor for Real Python. She specializes in data visualization, natural language processing, and technical instruction.
» More about KimberlyMike Driscoll
Mike has been programming in Python for over a decade and loves writing about Python!
» More about MikeJon Fincher
Jon taught Python and Java in two high schools in Washington State. Previously, he was a Program Manager at Microsoft.
» More about JonBrad Solomon
Brad is a software engineer and a member of the Real Python Tutorial Team.
» More about BradIan Currie
Ian is a Python nerd who relies on it for work and much enjoyment.
» More about IanHaki Benita
Haki is an avid Pythonista and writes for Real Python.
» More about HakiClaudia Ng
Claudia is an avid Pythonista and Real Python contributor. She is a Data Scientist and has worked for several tech startups specializing in the areas of credit and fraud risk modeling.
» More about ClaudiaDéborah Mesquita
Déborah is a data scientist who loves to explain concepts in comprehensive ways.
» More about DéborahMarius Mogyorosi
Marius is a tinkerer who loves using Python for creative projects within and beyond the software security field.
» More about MariusAbhinav Ajitsaria
Abhinav is a Software Engineer from India. He loves to talk about system design, machine learning, AWS and of course, Python.
» More about AbhinavTappan Moore
Video editor for Real Python.
» More about TappanVuyisile Ndlovu
Django developer and open source enthusiast.
» More about VuyisileDane Hillard
Dane is a Technical Architect at ITHAKA and is currently writing Publishing Python Packages.
» More about DaneVincent Matinde
Vincent Matinde is a Python developer with a strong passion for coding and problem-solving. Over the past four years, he has immersed himself in the world of Python including data analytics, and web development.
» More about VincentKevin Arvai
Kevin is a data scientist for a clinical genomics company, a Pythonista, and an NBA fan.
» More about KevinDavid Amos
David is a writer, programmer, and mathematician passionate about exploring mathematics through code.
» More about DavidJaya Zhané
Jaya is an avid Pythonista and writes for Real Python. She's a Master's student at Georgia Tech and is interested in data science, AI, machine learning and natural language processing.
» More about JayaJames Mertz
James is a passionate Python developer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab who also writes on the side for Real Python.
» More about JamesMalay Agarwal
A tech geek with a philosophical mind and a hand that can wield a pen.
» More about MalayMiguel Garcia
Miguel has been working in different roles in IT for over a decade. He has a MSc. degree in Computer Science and enjoys building things using open source technologies.
» More about MiguelPaul Mealus
Paul studies ways to leverage technology to empower business and make life better. Paul has a life goal to become a CIO and more importantly, pet every dog in the world.
» More about PaulJacob Schmitt
Jacob is a longtime language editor and a relative newcomer to the world of Python programming. He's learning, just like you!
» More about JacobHoward Francis
Howard is an avid Pythonista and records video courses for Real Python. He has been teaching beginning programming at the college level for over 20 years in C++, Java, C#, and most recently Python.
» More about HowardSarah Haq
Sarah is a Computer Science Lecturer at Leuphana University and is also leading a women-only Data Engineering Bootcamp initiative. Sarah has over ten years of experience working with data and building machine learning models in Python.
» More about SarahJames Uejio
James is an avid Pythonista and creates video tutorials for Real Python. He is a web developer at Wish and also produces lo-fi hip hop and plays jazz guitar.
» More about JamesAndrew Stephen
Andrew is an avid Pythonista and creates video tutorials for Real Python. He is a qualified robotics and mechatronics engineer who works for an engineering firm as a production engineer and loves his sport, music, gaming and learning.
» More about AndrewBrian Peterson
Brian is a PythonistaCafe Community Manager.
» More about BrianJason Van Schooneveld
Jason is a software developer based in Taipei. When he's not tinkering with electronics or building Django web apps, you can find him hiking the mountains of Taiwan or brushing up on his Chinese.
» More about JasonDoug Farrell
Doug is a Python developer with more than 25 years of experience. He writes about Python on his personal website and works as a Senior Web Engineer with Shutterfly.
» More about DougJoos Korstanje
Hi! My name is Joos Korstanje. I've been working in statistics and data science for about five years. I'm a full-time Data Scientist at Disneyland Paris. In my free time I enjoy blogging about data science on Medium, Real Python and other platforms.
» More about JoosStephen Gruppetta
Stephen worked as a research physicist in the past, developing imaging systems to detect eye disease. He now teaches coding in Python to kids and adults. And he's almost finished writing his first Python coding book for beginners
» More about StephenRicky White
Ricky is a Python developer and writer who has a tendency to refer to himself in the third person. By day he is a stay-at-home dad, and by night he’s a crime-fighting ninja. You can often find him on Twitter, or at endlesstrax.com.
» More about RickyDaniel Hepper
Daniel is an independent software engineer, consultant, and trainer with a focus on web development with Django. He lives and works in Cologne, Germany.
» More about DanielAhmed Bouchefra
Ahmed is a developer and software engineer with 4+ years of experience on building web, mobile and desktop applications. He's also an avid Pythonista and writes for Real Python.
» More about AhmedChristopher Trudeau
Christopher has a passion for the Python language and writes for Real Python. He is a consultant who helps advise organizations on how to improve their technical teams.
» More about ChristopherAnd Now?
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