The Real Python Team

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- Over 150 Python tutorials on the site
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Meet the realpython.com team:
Kristijan Ivancic
Hey, I'm Kristijan! I'm a CV/ML engineer and member of the Real Python tutorial team.
» More about KristijanColin OKeefe
Colin is a freelance Software Creative who travels the unixverse in the good ship Python.
» More about ColinJasmine Finer
Jasmine is a Django developer, based in London.
» More about JasmineAhmed 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 AhmedLucas Lofaro
Lucas is a wandering Pythoneer with a curious mind and a desire to spread knowledge to those who seek it.
» More about LucasRebecca Stone
Rebecca does research in computer vision applied to medical images. She likes Python and C and spends her spare time cooking things in the kitchen and inviting people to come eat them with her.
» More about RebeccaRenato Candido
Researcher in digital signal processing, telecommunications and machine learning. {free, libre, open source} {software, hardware, culture, science} enthusiast.
» More about RenatoRalu Bolovan
Ralu is an avid Pythonista and writes for Real Python. She is a DevOps engineer specializing in cloud computing, with a penchant for AWS.
» More about RaluRicky 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. He can often be found in a local coffee shop, or via rickywhite.net.
» More about RickyJoe Wyndham
Joe is a research engineer specialising in energy. As the energy sector transforms, Joe has found himself knee deep in energy data and has adopted Python as his main tool to make sense of it all.
» More about JoeJohn Sturtz
John is an avid Pythonista and a member of the Real Python tutorial team.
» More about JohnSteve Howell
Steve is a data scientist, physicist, and avid Pythonista. In his spare time, he enjoys playing with his kids, ballroom dancing, playing Ultimate Frisbee, and [breaking then] fixing computers.
» More about SteveRok Novosel
Rok is a software engineer from Slovenia. Member of the Real Python Tutorial Team.
» More about RokAldren Santos
Hi, I'm Aldren and I'm the guy that helps to make this site awesome for your eyes! :)
» More about AldrenAdriana Cutenco
Hello! I am Adriana - a Graphic Illustrator with a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts.
» More about AdrianaKyle Stratis
Kyle is a self-taught developer working as a senior data engineer at PatientsLikeMe and a cofounder of Danqex (formerly Nasdanq) and Encryptid Gaming.
» More about KyleLeon D'Angio
Leon is a data scientist at Apple, self-taught Pythonista, and contributor to Real Python.
» More about LeonLeodanis Pozo Ramos
Leodanis is an industrial engineer who loves Python and software development. He is a self-taught Python programmer with 4+ years of experience building desktop applications.
» More about LeodanisMike Driscoll
Mike has been programming in Python for over a decade and loves writing about Python!
» More about MikeDan Bader
Dan is the Chief Python Nut at Real Python. He helps Python developers take their coding skills to the next level with Python tutorials, books, and online training.
» More about DanNathan Jennings
Nathan is a member of the Real Python tutorial team who started his programmer career with C a long time ago, but eventually found Python. From web applications and data collection to networking and network security, he enjoys all things Pythonic.
» More about NathanJaya 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 JamesAlexander VanTol
Alexander is an avid Pythonista who spends his time on various creative projects involving programming, music, and creative writing.
» More about AlexanderAbhinav Ajitsaria
Abhinav is a Software Developer from India who loves technology and harnessing it to make life better for everyone.
» More about AbhinavDavid Amos
David is a mathematician by training, a data scientist/Python developer by profession, and a coffee junkie by choice.
» More about DavidKrishelle Hardson-Hurley
After 6 years of teaching high school math, Krishelle switched careers and now works as a Site Reliability Engineer at Dropbox in San Francisco, CA.
» More about KrishelleGeir Arne Hjelle
Geir Arne is an avid Pythonista and a member of the Real Python tutorial team.
» More about Geir ArneLuke 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 LukeAlex Ronquillo
Alex Ronquillo is a Jr. Software Engineer at YouVersion. 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 JimDaniel 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 DanielJoanna Jablonski
Joanna is the Executive Editor of Real Python. She loves natural languages just as much as she loves programming languages!
» More about JoannaAnja Pircher
Anja is a graphic designer and a member of the Real Python tutorial team.
» More about AnjaMalay Agarwal
A tech geek with a philosophical mind and a hand that can wield a pen.
» More about MalayIsaac Rodriguez
Hi, I'm Isaac. I build, lead, and mentor software development teams, and for the past few years I've been focusing on cloud services and back-end applications using Python among other languages. Love to hear from you here at Real Python.
» More about IsaacAbhirag Awasthi
Programmer/Musician, constantly trying to create something worthwhile, getting better at my craft in the process
» More about AbhiragDoug 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 DougMbithe Nzomo
I'm an experienced software engineer with interests in artificial intelligence and machine learning. I'm currently a postgraduate student at The University of Manchester, studying Advanced Computer Science with a specialisation in AI.
» More about MbitheMichael Herman
Michael is a software engineer and educator who lives and works in Denver, CO.
» More about MichaelBrian Peterson
Brian is a PythonistaCafe Community Manager.
» More about BrianVuyisile Ndlovu
Vuyisile enjoys seeing software make a visible difference in the lives of people in the world.
» More about VuyisileBrad Solomon
Brad is a developer and a member of the Real Python Tutorial Team.
» More about BradAnthony 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 AnthonyJoska de Langen
Joska is an avid Pythonista and writes for Real Python.
» More about JoskaJon Fincher
Jon taught Python and Java in two high schools in Washington State. Previously, he was a Program Manager at Microsoft.
» More about JonAnd Now?
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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!