The Real Python Team

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Meet the realpython.com Team
Cameron MacLeod
Cameron is a product manager based in London who writes both Python and English in his spare time.
» More about CameronPaweł Fertyk
I'm a software developer with a passion for Python and open source.
» More about PawełBrian Peterson
Brian is a PythonistaCafe Community Manager.
» More about BrianRyan 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 RyanColin OKeefe
Colin is a freelance Software Creative who travels the unixverse in the good ship Python.
» More about ColinMirko 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 MirkoKevin Arvai
Kevin is a data scientist for a clinical genomics company, a Pythonista, and an NBA fan.
» More about KevinJaya 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 JayaMiguel 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 MiguelLucas Lofaro
Lucas is a wandering Pythoneer with a curious mind and a desire to spread knowledge to those who seek it.
» More about LucasJackie 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 JackieChyld 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 ChyldAndrew 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 AndrewLogan 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 LoganMarius Mogyorosi
Marius is a tinkerer who loves using Python for creative projects within and beyond the software security field.
» More about MariusBrad Solomon
Brad is a software engineer and a member of the Real Python Tutorial Team.
» More about BradAbhinav Ajitsaria
Abhinav is a Software Engineer from India. He loves to talk about system design, machine learning, AWS and of course, Python.
» More about AbhinavDarren Jones
With 20 years as a teacher of music technology, Darren is keen to bring his skills to the Python table.
» More about DarrenLuke 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, PyTexas, PyArkansas, PyconDE, and meetup groups.
» More about LukeAnthony 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 AnthonyTaranjeet 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 TaranjeetRicky 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 RickyMike Driscoll
Mike has been programming in Python for over a decade and loves writing about Python!
» More about MikeHaki Benita
Haki is an avid Pythonista and writes for Real Python.
» More about HakiLee Gaines
Lee is a DevOps Engineer and Pythonista based in Berkeley, California.
» More about LeeJames Mertz
James is a passionate Python developer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab who also writes on the side for Real Python.
» More about JamesJacob 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 JacobAdriana Cutenco
Hello! I am Adriana - a Graphic Illustrator with a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts.
» More about AdrianaAhmed 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 AhmedChad 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 ChadVuyisile Ndlovu
Django developer and open source enthusiast.
» More about VuyisileRich 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 RichChristopher 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 ChristopherJahongir Rahmonov
Jahongir is a Software Engineer based in Berlin, originally from Uzbekistan. He loves to talk about Python, Django, GCP and Kubernetes.
» More about JahongirAldren Santos
Hi, I'm Aldren and I'm the guy that helps to make this site awesome for your eyes! :)
» More about AldrenLiam 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 LiamJoska de Langen
Joska is an Ordina Pythoneer who writes for Real Python.
» More about JoskaSadie Parker
Sadie is a subtitle and transcription editor at Real Python. She uses Python for web development, automations, and art projects.
» More about SadieStephen Gruppetta
Stephen worked as a research physicist in the past, developing new imaging systems to detect eye disease. Plenty of coding involved! He now teaches coding in Python to kids and adults.
» More about StephenDylan 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 DylanDan 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 DanChristopher 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 ChristopherKristijan Ivancic
Hey, I'm Kristijan! I'm a CV/ML engineer and member of the Real Python tutorial team.
» More about KristijanDane Hillard
Dane is a Lead Web Application Developer at ITHAKA and author of Practices of the Python Pro.
» More about DaneMoshe 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 MosheMahdi Yusuf
Mahdi is the CTO of Gyroscope, the co-founder of the PyCoder’s Weekly, and a longtime Pythoneer.
» More about MahdiChristian Mondorf
Christian is an avid Pythonista and video instructor at Real Python.
» More about ChristianMartin 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 MartinAndre Burgaud
Andre is a seasoned software engineer passionate about technology and programming languages, in particular, Python.
» More about AndreKyle 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 KyleMalay Agarwal
A tech geek with a philosophical mind and a hand that can wield a pen.
» More about MalayJim 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 JimDavid Amos
David is a mathematician by training, a data scientist/Python developer by profession, and a coffee junkie by choice.
» More about DavidSantiago Valdarrama
Santiago is a software and machine learning engineer who specializes in building enterprise software applications.
» More about SantiagoDoug 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 DougRenato Candido
Researcher in digital signal processing, telecommunications and machine learning. {free, libre, open source} {software, hardware, culture, science} enthusiast.
» More about RenatoAustin 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 AustinLeodanis Pozo Ramos
Leodanis is an industrial engineer who loves Python and software development. He is a self-taught Python programmer with 5+ years of experience building desktop applications.
» More about LeodanisMichael Herman
Michael is a software engineer and educator who lives and works in Denver, CO.
» More about MichaelReka Horvath
Reka is an avid Pythonista and writes for Real Python.
» More about RekaJon Fincher
Jon taught Python and Java in two high schools in Washington State. Previously, he was a Program Manager at Microsoft.
» More about JonJohn Sturtz
John is an avid Pythonista and a member of the Real Python tutorial team.
» More about JohnDouglas 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 DouglasJoanna Jablonski
Joanna is the Executive Editor of Real Python. She loves natural languages just as much as she loves programming languages!
» More about JoannaJames 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 JamesTappan Moore
Tappan isn't sure he can call himself a Pythonista, but he edits video for Real Python anyway.
» More about TappanJoe Tatusko
Joe is a manufacturing engineer turned Pythonista with interests in data wrangling and visualization.
» More about JoeGeir Arne Hjelle
Geir Arne is an avid Pythonista and a member of the Real Python tutorial team.
» More about Geir ArneFlorian Dahlitz
Florian is an avid Pythonista and writes for Real Python. He is a corporate student studying applied-computer science in Germany.
» More about FlorianJason 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 JasonBryan Weber
Bryan is a mechanical engineering professor and a core developer of Cantera, the open-source platform for thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and transport.
» More about BryanPaul 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 PaulAnja Pircher
Anja is a graphic designer and a member of the Real Python tutorial team.
» More about AnjaJames 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 JamesPedro Pregueiro
Hi! My name is Pedro and I'm a Python developer who loves coding, burgers and playing guitar.
» More about PedroAlex 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 AlexKaty 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 KatyBartosz 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 BartoszDaniel 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 DanielAnd Now?
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- Say hello in person: If you meet one of us at a conference or tech meetup, be sure to say hi.
- Follow us on Twitter: If you want to see what the team is tweeting about you can usually find their Twitter account on their about page.
- Say thank you: If you like a tutorial or someone helps you on the comments, thank the tutorial author(s) or commenter. It’s always nice to know your efforts are appreciated.
- Read about the team: Check their about page and find out more about everyone on the team.
- Join in: This community depends on the participation of everyone, so join in and contribute to the comments. Ask questions, answer others, and add to the discussion.
Thank You!
Thank you so much for reading this web site and being a part of our community!
We hope you enjoy our tutorials and we look forward to getting to know you.
Happy Pythoning!