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PSF Fellow Nominations

PSF Fellow Nominations are added to this page. Please send your nomination to psf-fellow@python.org .

More info about the nomination process can be found here: https://www.python.org/psf/fellows/

Nominations

Please add new nominations here and also post them to the psf-members mailing list.

Example Entry: Joe User

I, John Doe, propose that Joe User be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation, due to his significant contributions to the Python community as a co-founder of the PyCon Foobar regional conference, a lead organizer for the 2011 and 2012 editions of the Marsian Python community's flagship Python conference, MarsPython and as a long-term contributor to international collaborative efforts amongst the Marsian Python community.

2025 Q4 Nominations

Aritra Pal

I, Anna Wronka, propose that Aritra Pal be recognized as a Fellow of Python Software Foundation. I write this in the capacity of a Director at First Citizens Bank with Aritra Pal reporting directly to me. Being one of the fastest growing banks in the US, First Citizens relies heavily on automation to ensure efficient & coherent operations. Over the years, Aritra has been instrumental in creating critical finance based and complex modelling applications through Python. These applications are critical to the daily and strategic operations of the bank, as many of them are based on regulatory requirements. For these applications, Aritra has ensured not only the correct functionality but also the critical security aspects, through application of encryption-based login details, timeout based features etc. Additionally Aritra has been instrumental in setting up the Python infrastructure from scratch, including AZDO repository and code pipeline, creating and setting up custom libraries and utilities to enable sharing by multiple teams, setting up different environments and creating guardrails, such as package formats, automated test scripts and detailed documentation to ensure all Python implementation and use adhere to the best practices and are thoroughly tested. Post setup, Aritra has contributed towards multiple training sessions with the team and beyond to ensure a wider Python adoption within the bank, with the goal of seamless new user onboarding while ensuring that users are aligned with the established best practices and guardrails.

As an ongoing proponent of Python use in the bank, Aritra plays an active role in timely reviewing the Python utilities and custom functions, to ensure that the custom utilities and functions gets updated with the latest user requirements, updating the python wiki/guide while championing the use of Python and onboarding more users within the Python fold. Aritra also constantly attempts to find key areas of improvement, for e.g. establishing use of polars based dataframes and operations for heavy database related activities to improve processing times for users etc. Aritra has also been instrumental in addressing known security vulnerabilities for certain python libraries in coordination with the IT infrastructure team.

Lastly, in order to enable the acceptance of Python within the team and bank, Aritra has also been instrumental in enabling code translations to Python, with one of the key examples being converting a key R based modelling application to Python with updated features, thus establishing a more diverse and rich Python base ecosystem within the bank.

All the above efforts have led to a much wider adoption of Python within the bank through ease of onboarding and cross-sharing of applications between the different teams. I believe this nomination to be the next key logical step in Aritra's career aspirations which will enable him to connect with like-minded enthusiasts and help usher in those learnings/advancements to our team and the bank as a whole.

Inessa Pawson

Selected in Q4 of 2025

I, Noa Tamir, propose that Inessa Pawson be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation, due to her significant and consistent contributions to the Python community as:

- NumPy Steering Council member (2021 - present) and key contributor (2019 - present) - Scientific Python Project SPEC Steering Committee member and contributor (2022 - present) - Maintainers Summit at PyCon US organizer (2020 - present) - SciPy conference organizer (2020 - present) - PyLadies South Florida founder and organizer (2019 - present) - PySWFL founder and organizer (2020 - present) - pyOpenSci Advisory Board member (2023 - present) - CHAOSS Science and Research Working Group co-chair (2023 - present)

Her contributions and achievements were previously recognized by: 2019 NumPy New Contributor Award 2024 NumFOCUS Community Leadership Award

Mia Bajić

Selected in Q4 of 2025

I, Cristián Maureira-Fredes, nominate Mia Bajić for her exhaustive contributions to the Python community, specifically focusing on the Czechia community and EuroPython conference. Mia has been the main organizer of the Prague Python meetups since 2021, organized a Python Pizza event in 2024, and was in charge of many tasks during PyCon CZ 2023 including speaker management, media communications, and web development. Mia also joined the EuroPython conference as an organizer in 2023, 2024 and 2025, taking care of PyLadies events,workshops, speaker dinner, communication, design, programme, and many more things. She joined the EuroPython Society board in 2024 and has been there since.

Besides all the organizing she is doing, she has been also a speaker in many conferences including PyCon US, PyCon UK, PyCon FR, PyCon Namibia, PyCon IE, PyCon CZ, EuroPython, and many others.

Mia is a person focused on having a conference that includes many people, paying attention on how to push for underrepresented groups in different communities, and highlighting people that deserve some recognition. She is very good at taking ownership and being accountable for all her responsibilities, which is not a very common trait in the different communities that I have been around.

Rakesh Mittapally

I, Hemachandra Ayodhya, Senior Manager at AARP with over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, proudly nominate Rakesh Mittapally to be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation, in honor of his exceptional contributions to Python-driven innovation within AARP and the broader technology community. Rakesh has led numerous initiatives leveraging Python for infrastructure automation, cloud optimization, and data analytics modernization. His work includes developing custom Python scripts to streamline AWS operations, automate disaster recovery, and enhance BI platform performance—resulting in improved system reliability and reduced operational costs. He also served as a lead speaker at the 7th International Conference on Communication and Computational Technologies, where he presented advanced Python concepts such as context managers, error handling, file operations, and asynchronous programming. Rakesh’s leadership in integrating Python with platforms like MicroStrategy, Tableau, and AWS has empowered teams to adopt scalable, maintainable solutions while fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making. His contributions reflect a strong commitment to technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and community impact. I strongly recommend Rakesh Mittapally for Fellow membership based on his technical expertise, thought leadership, and continued innovation in the Python ecosystem.

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I, Thiyaghu Muthuswamy, AWS Principal Architect at AARP with over 21 years of experience in the information technology industry, am honored to nominate Mr. Rakesh Mittapally for recognition as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation.Having worked closely with Rakesh, I have witnessed firsthand the depth, breadth, and impact of his contributions to the Python ecosystem—both within AARP and across the broader technology community. His technical expertise, leadership, and unwavering commitment to open-source principles have made him a driving force in promoting Python as a tool for innovation, education, and collaboration.

Rakesh exemplifies the spirit of the PSF Fellowship through his sustained technical excellence, community-oriented mindset, and forward-looking innovation. His work has consistently demonstrated how Python can be leveraged not only as a programming language but as a strategic enabler of enterprise transformation. At AARP, Rakesh has led the design and implementation of Python-based automation frameworks that have significantly improved operational efficiency, reduced manual overhead, and enhanced the scalability of our cloud-native data platforms.

His expertise spans a wide array of advanced Python concepts, including but not limited to:

• Decorators and metaprogramming techniques for dynamic behavior injection

• Concurrency and parallelism models for high-throughput data processing

• Descriptors and the protocol for custom attribute management

• Context managers and the statement for resource-safe execution

• Metaclass programming for framework-level extensibility

• Deep understanding of memory management and Python object internals

These capabilities have been instrumental in architecting robust, maintainable, and high-performance systems that support mission-critical workloads at scale.

Beyond his technical acumen, Rakesh is a recognized thought leader and mentor. He has authored internal best practice guides on Python development, conducted workshops on asynchronous programming and DevOps automation, and actively mentors junior engineers on writing efficient, idiomatic Python code. His influence has helped shape a culture of clean, scalable, and testable Python development within AARP’s engineering teams.

Rakesh’s contributions also extend beyond our organization. He actively engages with the broader Python community through open-source collaboration, technical blogging, and participation in forums focused on Python in cloud computing, data engineering, and automation. His ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical, real-world solutions has earned him the respect of peers and leaders alike.

In nominating Rakesh for PSF Fellow status, I am confident that his recognition will not only honor his individual achievements but also serve as a testament to the transformative role Python plays in modern enterprise architecture. His work aligns with the Foundation’s mission to promote, protect, and advance the Python programming language, and his continued leadership will undoubtedly inspire further innovation and community growth.

Ramya Ravi

My name is Chandan Damannagari and I would like to nominate Ramya Ravi, who is the Python tools technical marketing engineer on our team, as a fellow for the Python Software Foundation. She has made significant and sustained contributions to the Python community through her work over the past several years including through driving ecosystem growth and adoption of AI/ML solutions built on Python. She has created over 100 high-quality technical pieces of content targeting Python and AI/ML developers, including tutorials, guides, and community engagement posts that have supported and educated tens of thousands of developers across platforms such as Reddit and various Python-focused developer forums. Her efforts have played a key role in expanding the accessibility and adoption of Python-based AI/ML tools and frameworks.

In addition to her content creation, Ramya has been an active community organizer and evangelist, supporting the PyTorch Foundation by developing educational resources and coordinating Intel’s presence at major Python, Linux Foundation, and other AI community events, including the PyTorch and AI.dev conferences. Through these efforts, she has helped facilitate knowledge sharing, foster collaboration, and strengthen the bridge between the Python ecosystem and emerging AI/ML technologies.

Ramya’s work exemplifies dedication to the Python community through empowering developers and advancing Python’s role in AI and machine learning. For these reasons, I strongly support her nomination as a PSF Fellow.

=== Sai

I, Ryan M. Pruden, nominate Sai Vishnu Kiran Bhyravajosyula (“Vishnu”) for recognition as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation.

Vishnu’s impact on the Python ecosystem has been sustained and significant across multiple organizations. As a founding engineer and technical lead for AWS CodeArtifact, he helped build and launch a service that provides secure, scalable storage and management for Python artifacts with seamless pip integration. Concrete infrastructure that strengthens package reliability for teams worldwide. At Confluent, he developed Python-based internal services that boosted developer productivity, including a unified CI system leveraging AWS, Jenkins, and Semaphore CI for large engineering teams. In his leadership role at Rippling, he drives key backend services built on Python frameworks and actively mentors engineers on Python best practices and design principles.

I have worked with Vishnu and can attest to his technical leadership, mentorship, and consistent advocacy for high-quality Python engineering. His contributions have improved the robustness of tooling that many Python developers rely on, and his mentorship has grown Python expertise among colleagues.

In my view, Vishnu meets the PSF Fellow criteria through long-term engineering contributions that demonstrate technical excellence and have wide, real-world impact on the Python community.

Sohag Maitra

I am writing to nominate myself, Sohag Maitra, for consideration as a Python Software Foundation Fellow. Over the past 15 years, I have been actively contributing to the Python community through research publications, technical writing, book authorship, and public speaking, with a focus on machine learning, large language models, and generative AI.

Publications and Research

I have authored scholarly publications focusing on practical applications of machine learning, large language models, and generative AI, demonstrating Python's capabilities in cutting-edge AI research:

1. "Empowering Smart Retail: Leveraging Large Language Models for Intelligent Shopping Assistants" https://www.jisem-journal.com/index.php/journal/article/view/9302

2. "A Machine Learning Framework for Stock Trading: Integrating Technical and Economic Indicators" https://posthumanism.co.uk/jp/article/view/3133

3. "Generative AI-Driven Product Design: A Data-Driven Framework for Cloud-Native Platform Development in EV and Automation Ecosystems" https://www.eudoxuspress.com/index.php/pub/article/view/2883/2036

Book Authorship

I co-authored "Advanced Data Engineering Architectures for Unified Intelligence" his book provides an advanced strategic deep dive for data engineers and architects into the evolution of enterprise data from SAP to Snowflake and beyond, unifying governance, AI readiness, and the future of agentic systems.

This book traces the transformation of enterprise data infrastructure from traditional monolithic relational systems to agile, cloud-native, and AI-ready architectures known as the Modern Data Stack. Crafted for seasoned architects, principal engineers, and data strategists, it offers rigorous exploration of how legacy systems evolved into integrated, modular architectures. The text examines the journey from rigid on-premises databases through cloud-native data warehouses like Amazon Redshift, to the modern ecosystem of modular cloud-based technologies that automate data processing stages—from ingestion through governance—optimized for velocity, flexibility, transparency, and democratization.

Book link: https://a.co/d/4un5Lgt

I have delivered technical presentation at conference,

ML Con, New York - From Data Silos to AI Excellence: Building Enterprise Feature Stores on Unified Foundations

This presentation addressed a critical challenge in enterprise AI: how fragmented data foundations cause ML teams to waste 80% of their time on feature engineering rather than innovation. I demonstrated how unified data architectures using Python-based tools (Delta Lake, Apache Iceberg, Apache Hudi, AWS SageMaker, Databricks, and Feast) transform AI development from artisanal craft to industrial-scale engineering. The talk covered architectural patterns for enterprise feature stores, policy-based governance, and multi-cloud feature distribution, with live demonstrations showing measurable business impact including 70% reduction in time-to-model deployment and 3x improvement in feature reuse rates.

Technical Writing and Thought Leadership

I have authored technical articles helping practitioners implement AI solutions effectively:

· Making AI Agents Actually Do Stuff: Prompt Engineering That Works

· Making Our Data Actually Work for Us

· Unified Data, Smarter Agents—Is Your Architecture Future-Proof?

Links:

1. https://hackernoon.com/making-ai-agents-actually-do-stuff-prompt-engineering-that-works

2. https://hackernoon.com/making-our-data-actually-work-for-us

3. https://hackernoon.com/unified-data-smarter-agentsis-your-architecture-future-proof

Impact and Community Reach

Through these efforts, I have contributed to advancing Python's adoption in enterprise data engineering, AI/ML applications, and modern data architectures. My work demonstrates Python's power in modern AI applications and helps practitioners leverage Python for real-world machine learning and generative AI solutions. By focusing on practical implementation patterns and unified data foundations, I've helped organizations overcome common AI deployment challenges and achieve measurable business outcomes.

Sushant Mehta

I'd like to nominate myself, Sushant Mehta, for the PSF Fellow membership.

Sushant is a Senior Research Engineer at Google DeepMind. He leads Python‑based post‑training quality efforts for improving Gemini’s coding and data‑analysis capabilities, developing frontier large language models (LLMs) and publishing several practical guides for teams using Python and Jax for their machine learning workflows. Previously, Sushant led privacy‑preserving personalization at Google Maps.

Sushant has deployed Python-based systems serving billions of users globally, demonstrating Python's capabilities at frontier scale. Please find more supporting evidence below:

To conclude, Sushant's work demonstrates Python's unique viability for:

Sushant's deep expertise and track record of deploying Python at scale makes him a worthy candidate for the prestigious PSF Fellow recognition.

Tatiana Delgadillo

Selected in Q4 of 2025

I, Cristián Maureira-Fredes, nominate Tatiana Delgadillo for all the work she has been doing since 2019 for the Python community, and the growth of the Bolivian community. Tatiana has been organizing different events in her city (La Paz) and country (Bolivia) for approaching new Python topics but also to introduce people to Python. She also has been volunteering in events, acting as chair, host, organizer, etc. I also know Tatiana contributed a few translations to the Python Spanish documentation, helping others in the group as well. She not only organized and helped with events, she designed coding challenges, learning graphical material, study groups, and is one of the admin, moderator, and main contributor to a big discord server for the La Paz Python community with around 500 people, besides helping in the Python en Español one. I truly believe Tatiana fulfils all the expectations we can have from Python enthusiasts that decided to nurture and grow the community.

Wentao Ye

I, Wentao Ye, propose that I be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation due to my contributions to the Python community as a vLLM maintainer and code owner for a widely adopted, Python-first model serving engine (~63.5k GitHub stars; ~5M monthly PyPI downloads); as a PSF Contributing Member maintaining and contributing to multiple open source Python projects including PyTorch, LazyLLM and MMCV; and through my sustained technical writing and beginner-friendly tutorials. In addition, as Vice President & Technical Lead of the Wuhan University Microsoft Club (2020–2022; 200+ members), I volunteered to run beginner-friendly Python learning programs beyond formal duties.

2025 Q3 Nominations

Abhijeet Mote

Selected in Q3 of 2025

I, Priyanka Bangale, would like to nominate Abhijeet Mote for consideration as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation.

Abhijeet has demonstrated long-standing, impactful contributions to the Python ecosystem — both in terms of technical excellence and community leadership. His efforts span over a decade and cover a wide range of impactful domains, including education, open-source, advanced backend systems, and global conference engagements.

Notable contributions include:

Serving as a technical reviewer and contributor to Python books such as Functional Python Programming (3rd Edition) and Mastering Python Scripting for System Administrators — the latter with an open-source repo that has earned over 230 stars.

Delivering Python training to engineering faculty and students across India, as well as organizing Python workshops for corporate developers between 2015 and 2022.

Serving as a speaker at international Python conferences, including PyCon Italy and PyCon X (Europe), where his sessions were top-rated by attendees.

Founding and organizing the Python Penang Meetup (Malaysia, 2019–2022) and volunteering with AI Saturdays to evangelize Python in real-world AI/ML projects.

Active judge and reviewer for major conferences, including IEEE and Springer events, with direct involvement in hackathons, technical paper reviews, and student mentorship.

Member of the AWS Community Builders Program, advocating Python best practices in cloud and DevOps environments.

Abhijeet’s contributions are not only technically robust but also deeply rooted in community impact. His consistent and diverse efforts in evangelizing Python have created lasting value and expanded the global Python user base. I believe he truly exemplifies the spirit of the PSF and is an excellent candidate for the Fellow distinction.

I am confident that his recognition as a PSF Fellow would reflect his commitment and further inspire others in the Python ecosystem.

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I first met Abhijeet through his work as the founding member of the Python Penang meetup. From the very beginning, his energy, consistency, and commitment to community growth have been nothing short of inspiring. Since its inception, Abhijeet has hosted the meetup every month, creating a welcoming space for both newcomers and experienced developers to learn, collaborate, and share knowledge. His ability to sustain this momentum over the years has been central to building one of the most active Python communities in Malaysia. Abhijeet’s contributions extend well beyond Penang. He actively participates in and contributes to Python conferences overseas, serving as a bridge between our local community and the global Python ecosystem. His engagement in these events not only brings valuable insights back to Penang but also puts our local developers on the map internationally. What stands out most about Abhijeet is not just his technical knowledge or organizational skills, but his generosity of spirit. He consistently mentors new speakers, encourages first-time contributors, and ensures that events are inclusive, diverse, and aligned with the PSF’s values. I believe Abhijeet fully embodies the ideals of the PSF Fellow distinction — sustained, impactful contributions that strengthen and expand the global Python community. His dedication has left a lasting impact on countless developers, and I cannot think of a more deserving candidate for this honor.

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I, Sujay Pillai, would like to formally nominate Abhijeet Mote for consideration as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation. I believe Abhijeet exemplifies the spirit and impact that the PSF Fellow designation seeks to recognize.

I first met Abhijeet through his work as the founding member of the Python Penang meetup. From the very beginning, his energy, consistency, and commitment to community growth have been nothing short of inspiring. Since its inception, Abhijeet has hosted the meetup every month, creating a welcoming space for both newcomers and experienced developers to learn, collaborate, and share knowledge. His ability to sustain this momentum over the years has been central to building one of the most active Python communities in Malaysia.

Abhijeet’s contributions extend well beyond Penang. He actively participates in and contributes to Python conferences overseas, serving as a bridge between our local community and the global Python ecosystem. His engagement in these events not only brings valuable insights back to Penang but also puts our local developers on the map internationally.

What stands out most about Abhijeet is not just his technical knowledge or organizational skills, but his generosity of spirit. He consistently mentors new speakers, encourages first-time contributors, and ensures that events are inclusive, diverse, and aligned with the PSF’s values.

I believe Abhijeet fully embodies the ideals of the PSF Fellow distinction — sustained, impactful contributions that strengthen and expand the global Python community. His dedication has left a lasting impact on countless developers, and I cannot think of a more deserving candidate for this honor.

Akaash Vishal Hazarika

I, Poovanna Kuttetira, propose that Akaash Vishal Hazarika be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation. Akaash's nomination is due to his extraordinary efforts and impact on the Python community through both significant engineering contributions and long-lasting community service. As an engineer, Akaash contributed vital code examples to the official g o o g l e ads python client library, a project that has achieved widespread usage with over 11 million downloads and has helped millions of developers successfully implement their applications. His community service is equally impactful; Akaash is the author of "Scalable Infrastructure: Building Reliable Distributed Systems," which uses Python to teach complex principles, and he is currently writing a second book on "Asynchronous Programming in Python." He also maintains a prolific Medium profile with over 30 Python-focused articles that consistently reach thousands of readers and recently launched a new YouTube channel, "The Cloud Stack," dedicated to building GCP-based projects with Python, with a goal of having 10-15 projects by the end of next year. He has also championed Python as a keynote speaker at major international conferences, including the Ohio Linux Fest and two Google Developer Group (GDG) Fests, while also serving as a dedicated mentor at code.org and using Python in all of his academic research projects. In all that he does, Akaash's combined record of technical excellence and broad, high-impact community involvement exemplifies the ideals of the Python Software Foundation.

Aleksandr Zverianskii

I, Daria Shpak, propose that Aleksandr Zverianskii be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation, due to his significant contributions to the Python community as an organizer of both the Python Belgrade and PyData Belgrade meetups, an active member of the Python SPb community in the past, a contributor to the scientific Python ecosystem through his work on SciPy, statsmodels, textvec, a supporting member of the PSF as part of the GitHub migration working group, and as a long-term educator dedicated to teaching Python for many years.

Personally for me Alex became the first python tutor and first CTO. He helped me to grow from a person far-away from programming to Lead Python developer with a huge technical background. I am endlessly grateful for him and truly persuaded that he is one of the most deserving person to become a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation.

Becky Smith

Selected in Q3 of 2025

I, George Hickman, would like to nominate Becky Smith be recognised as a Fellow of the PSF, due to her significant contributions to Python, specifically in the event space. Becky is serving as conference director for PyCon UK 2025, has been a trustee of the UK Python Association since 2019, was [co-]director of DjangoCon Europe 2023, and has organised PyLadies and Django Girls events.

I do not think the UK Python community would be where it is today without Becky's continued work to keep events like PyCon UK running.

Chandrani Mukherjee

I, Sai Srinivasa Karthik Stanam, propose that Chandrani Mukherjee be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation for her long-standing contributions to the Python community since 2011, particularly in the field of Python for Artificial Intelligence. She has consistently promoted Python through AI-focused tutorials, technical blogs, and educational content across platforms like LinkedIn, Dev.to, Medium and YouTube, making complex AI topics accessible to a wider audience. Her work exemplifies technical excellence and community impact, especially in advancing the use of Python for real-world AI applications.

Dawn Wages

Selected in Q3 of 2025

I, Abigail Mesrenyame Dogbe, propose that Dawn Wages be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation. Dawn Wages exemplifies the spirit of a PSF Fellow through her outstanding leadership, vision, and service to the global Python community. As Chair of the PSF Board, she has played a pivotal role in strengthening governance and advancing ethical open source practices, ensuring the long-term sustainability of the Python ecosystem.

Her impact extends far beyond the boardroom. Dawn has been a driving force in multiple communities including DjangoCon US, DjangoCon Africa, PyLadiesCon, and Djangonaut Space, where she has consistently contributed as a keynote speaker, workshop leader, mentor, fundraiser, and sponsorship lead. Through these roles, she has guided and empowered Python community members across the world, from Africa to North America, creating pathways for new voices to thrive.

Dawn is also deeply committed to inclusivity and equity. She has built safe and welcoming spaces for marginalized groups within the Python community and has personally invested her time, energy, and even financial support to help individuals attend Python conferences and fully participate in our ecosystem.

Her combination of governance leadership, community-building, mentorship, and advocacy makes her an indispensable steward of the Python community and an ideal candidate for recognition as a PSF Fellow.

Maaya Ishida

Selected in Q3 of 2025

I, Manabu Terada, a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation, nominate Maaya Ishida for PSF Fellow recognition.

I would like to wholeheartedly support the nomination of Maaya Ishida as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation. Maaya Ishida is a recipient of the Outstanding PyLady Award, a recognition given to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the PyLadies community. This honor alone speaks volumes about her long-standing dedication to promoting diversity and inclusion within the Python ecosystem.

I have observed Maaya’s continuous and meaningful contributions to the Python community in Japan and across Asia. What makes her contributions remarkable is her dedication to inclusion and outreach. Through PyLadies Tokyo and the PyLadies Caravan initiative, she has gone far beyond urban centers to empower underrepresented Python users and women in tech in regional areas. This work is both logistically and emotionally demanding, and yet Maaya has continued this mission for many years with sincerity and commitment. In addition to her outreach work, Maaya has been a dependable part of the PyCon JP community. She contributes not only as a volunteer but also as a bridge between communities, especially among women in Python. Her efforts in connecting with the wider APAC PyLadies communities have helped build stronger, more diverse networks throughout the region.

I strongly believe that Maaya Ishida’s contributions deserve to be recognized with the PSF Fellow award.

Mason Egger

Selected in Q3 of 2025

I, David Antonini, propose that Mason Eggar be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation, due to their significant contributions to the Python community as organizer and President of the PyTexas foundation, and constant advocacy advocacy, support, and work in the Python community in Texas and beyond. Mason has been lead organizer of the PyTexas regional conference for the last several years, but also behind the scenes has organized and grown a thriving PyTexas discord with well attended meetups, and helped (re)establish and support meetups around the state over the past couple of years. Under his tenure, the PyTexas conference has grown, attracting regular attendees from across the country and internationally. Mason is always a beacon of transparency, and leads by example both in assisting other organizations and conferences with his and PyTexas' organzers' experience and nurturing and encouraging prospective conference attendees and speakers. Thus, Mason's work shines beyond PyTexas and extends to the international Python and technical conference community at large.

Sahil Rajendra Pardeshi

I, Mrunal Kumavat, would like to nominate Sahil Rajendra Pardeshi for recognition as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation.

Sahil has made significant contributions to the Python ecosystem through the development and maintenance of widely used open-source libraries:

Both libraries demonstrate technical excellence, adherence to software engineering best practices, and have achieved widespread adoption in the Python community, positively impacting developers across diverse domains.

In addition to his engineering contributions, Sahil actively supports the Python community by sharing knowledge through technical blogs, open-source collaboration, and promoting best practices in concurrent programming for Python applications.

Given the impact and scale of his contributions, I believe Sahil meets the PSF Fellow criteria for extraordinary efforts in advancing the Python ecosystem.

Sidhartha Velishala

I am writing to self-nominate for the Python Software Foundation (PSF) Fellow membership. As an active contributor and advocate for Python in the DevOps space, I believe my work aligns well with the values and mission of the PSF.

In my role as a DevOps Engineer, I have consistently promoted and implemented Python-based solutions across various present and past client projects. My contributions include:

I am deeply committed to the Python ecosystem and would be honored to be considered for the PSF Fellow membership. Please let me know if any additional details or references are needed.

Stan Ulbrych

I, Norbert Lewandowski, nominate Stan Ulbrych to be a PSF Fellow. This is because of his work in Polish community and specifically translation of documentation. Personnally, when I made quite a mess of the translation he messaged me and explained what I had done wrong but encouraged me to keep translating. Though I know it must have taken a while to fix all of the errors I added. Because of him I got some friends to join and he was always happy to anwer questions. He comaintains the translation reposiotory and transifex management which for many translators (2.03K per https://explore.transifex.com/python-doc/python-newest/) to work on the translation!

William Vincent

Selected in Q3 of 2025

I, Carlton Gibson (PSF Fellow since 2022), propose that William Vincent be recognized as a Fellow of the PSF due to his significant contributions to the Python and Django communities. He is one of the leading tech educators through his three books now in their fifth editions (Django for Beginners/APIs/Professionals), podcast (Django Chat, which I have co-hosted with him since 2019, in full disclosure), newsletter (Django News, weekly since 2019), and LearnDjango.com website stuffed with free tutorials and content.

He is also active in the community itself, serving on the Django Software Foundation board from 2020-2022, where he led the launch of the now-annual Django Survey, regularly speaks at DjangoCon US and DjangoCon Europe conferences, including a keynote this year in Dublin. And since January he is a Python Developer Advocate at JetBrains, where is making further efforts on behalf of the community.

2025 Q2 Nominations

Becky & Mark Smith

Mark Smith Selected in Q2 of 2025 Becky Smith Selected in Q3 of 2025

I, Hynek Schlawack, would like to nominate Becky and Mark Smith (aka judy2k) as fellows of the PSF.

Both have been active members of the Python community for at least a decade, but mostly silently in the background. They’ve run at least one DjangoCon Europe: https://2023.djangocon.eu/organisers/ been involved in the Edinburgh edition of EuroPython and are now running PyCon UK after taking over the chair: https://2025.pyconuk.org/contact/ As I have witnessed first-hand, they were heavily involved in earlier editions too.

Both have also been involved in outreach activities like DjangoGirls workshops. Becky has even founded PyLadies Edinburgh and DjangoGirls Edinburgh: https://blog.djangogirls.org/post/99309948348/your-django-story-meet-becky-smith

While Mark’s name doesn’t appear as often directly, I know for a fact that he’s always actively involved in the background helping her run things. He’s also known as a popular lightning talk moderator and giver of terrible (in a good way) talks.

Bill Deegan

I, Phebe Polk, am writing to nominate Bill Deegan for PSF Fellow. He has demonstrated excellence in leadership of the Python community in code, community, and service.

Bill has been a lead maintainer of the scons library. This library is a top downloaded library on pypi.

https://github.com/bdbaddog https://pypistats.org/packages/scons https://github.com/SCons/scons/commits?author=bdbaddog

Bill has also been an organizer of BayPIGgies and helps maintain baypiggies.net making posts for the website advertising BayPIGgies events for 10 years. Here is his first BayPIGgies website commits in August 2016. He has been a mentor to new leaders in the python community including his mentorship of Karen Dalton.

https://github.com/BayPiggies/pelican_website/commits/master/?since=2016-08-01&until=2016-08-31

He continues to help organize BayPIGgies and we are grateful for his contributions.

Chris Brousseau

Selected in Q4 of 2025

I, Phebe Polk, am writing to nominate Chris Brousseau for PSF Fellow. He has demonstrated excellence in leadership of the Python Community.

https://github.com/surfaceowl

He has been a prolific speaker at the meetups for years speaking at Pyninsula, BayPIGgies, SF Python and PyBay. His talks have always been novel, useful and entertaining contributions to the python ecosystem. He has also mentored speakers coming into the python speakers community including myself, Semona Igama and Darlene Wong. He is patient and kind, professional and principled.

Chris has served the community as the PyBay Committee Chair in 2024 and 2025. Chris has been an organizer of BayPIGgies since 2023 and helped lead the transition from online events to in person events. Chris has been elected to the Bay Area Python Association board in 2025 and we look forward to him serving through 2027.

James Abel

Selected in Q4 of 2025

I, Phebe Polk, am writing to nominate James Abel for the role of PSF Fellow. He has demonstrated excellence and leadership in the Python Community in code, community and service.

His code contributions include capturing a bug in core python's windows distribution, along with several open source python packages available on pypi. His most notable projects include osnap, pyship, awsimple, and balsa.

https://bugs.python.org/issue38344

https://www.abel.co/

https://github.com/jamesabel

His community contributions include being the senior organizer of SF Python from 2020 until today. This was a time of enormous turbulence at SF Python and he has been essential in providing a stable and respected presence for the python community. He took on the challenge of joining the newly formed Bay Area Python Association board, and was elected as the Director of the Board ( https://www.bapya.org/about ). Since then he has led the board to put on three successful PyBay conferences - the annual regional conference, and helped restore the integrity and credibility of the organization at large.

Finally he has mentored several people's journeys into joining the python community and becoming leaders within the regional organization including myself, Tiela Black-Law, Viorica Ciobanu, and so many others. He has been a selfless advocate devoting his time and energy to answering questions, reassuring nervous newcomers, and humoring innovative experiments.

I worry this is not specific enough advocacy, so I will end with a story about James.

In 2017 I was a Sr Data Analyst at YouGov programming in R for my day job, and writing fun python programs in my off time. The bus / train service had a 411 api and I wanted to know if I could make the bus when I left work at 5 pm or if I needed to wait in the comfortable office for another half hour so I wrote a command line tool in python. SF Python had a project night, and I went to project night to learn more about python. James had just retired from 40 years of working at Intel and instead of vacationing in Florida or Europe, he was presenting an open source project at project night. I met him there, and he became more interested in my project than his own project. He gave me fantastic advice on how to improve the project, fantastic advice on my next career moves and overall believed in me at a time when I wasn't sure of myself. That is why I am proud to nominate him for PSF Fellowship.

Kalyan Prasad

I, Cheuk Ting Ho, PSF director and fellow would like to express my support for fellow application of Kalyan Prasad. Kalyan has been an active contributor in the India community for years and has been actively organising local conferences. Besides conference organisation, he has also been pushing for diversity and inclusion in his community. He has mentored other speakers and has been involved in CoC responses for conferences and NumFocus. His contributions are not limited locally, he has been helping other conferences such as PyCon JP and PyData Global. I think he would be a great addition to the PSF fellows and the PSF can benefit from his community contributions.

Karen Dalton

Selected in Q4 of 2025

I, Phebe Polk, am writing to nominate Karen Dalton for the role of PSF Fellow. She has demonstrated excellence in leadership of the Python Community.

https://github.com/kilodalton https://gecko.stanford.edu/people https://www.bapya.org/about

Karen Dalton has led the BayPIGgies python community meetup since 2020 and been a member since 2016. She has pioneered BayPIGgies transition through the pandemic and held community events every other month. She led the organization through the turbulent time of the pandemic with calm and poise. Firstly, she transitioned BayPIGgies to online events after BayPIGgies lost its location at LinkedIn headquarters. At this difficult time, she endured online harassment and organizer turnover while maintaining an unshakeable belief in the openness, importance and goodness of the python community. She has since led the transition back to in person events helping to land BayPIGgies a new home at SAP labs. She has mentored countless python newcomers including myself and Darlene Wong and so many others. She was so respected that she was invited to join the inaugural Bay Area Python Association Board. She did such an excellent job, she was resoundingly re-elected in 2023. Her current term runs through 2025 and she is still working tirelessly on behalf of the python community supporting PyBay and mentoring volunteers. She has led volunteer training and onboarding for PyBay in 2023, and 2024 when we had the largest cohort of over 50 volunteers.

Karen is community first. She has led with kindness and empathy for years and years. We are so lucky to have her.

Laís Carvalho

Selected in Q2 of 2025

I, Sebastiaan Zeeff, propose that Laís Carvalho be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation.

Laís has made significant contributions to the Python community as an organizer, diversity activist, speaker, and open-source advocate. The contributions she made to the Python community are too many to list, but include:

In addition, I've seen firsthand how Laís stepped up for the European Python community when it was dearly needed. When the board struggled, Laís went beyond what you may expect of a volunteer board member. Without her tremendous efforts and personal sacrifices, I do not think EuroPython 2024 would have been the success it was or would even have gone forward at all.

Laís brings people and communities together, including in her activities for PyLadies, black Python devs, and other underrepresented groups. In 2024, Laís was awarded the Q2 2024 PSF Community Service Award, but I feel she also deserves recognition as a Python Software Foundation Fellow.

I am not the only one who feels that Laís deserves this recognition, and I’ve included statements from people who support this nomination below.

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Lais has been committing herself in EuroPython, the Python and Pyladies community in Ireland, and Humble Data around the world. She brings joy everywhere she goes and has always outdone herself everytime a volunteer task is given to her. I would love to have her as a Python Software Foundation fellow for her contribution to the community.

Cheuk Ting Ho

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Artur Czepiel

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Lais works to be a fantastic advocate for the Python community. She has helped so many people from multiple cultures feel welcome and safe many miles from home. I’ve talked to countless people who are leaders in their community across several continents and it always seems that they have been inspired, encouraged, trained, or influenced by Lais and her work in some way. I definitely have as well.

Jay Miller

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It has been a privilege to know my friend Laís through the EuroPython community for a number of years. In that time I have seen her determination and hard work bring important contributions and change to the European Python community: PyBurger(!), her running of Humble Data, her significant voluntary contributions to the EuroPython conference and her infectious enthusiasm and warmth all spring to mind. I can't think of a more deserving person to be nominated for PSF fellowship.

Nicholas H.Tollervey

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The Python Community is a richer and warmer place because of Laís. She has welcomed more than 10 ladies into tech not just python developers but also program managers into the tech scene. She is also consistently involved with PyLadies Dublin and is a force to reckon with in the community.

Velda Kiara

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Mariatta Wijaya

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Laís has dedicated years to running Python podcasts, building communities and events, speaking at Python conferences, and mentoring women in tech. She's a role model, a creator and a constant source of inspiration, and deserves recognition for her excellent contributions to the Python ecosystem.

Leon Sandøy & Ege Akman

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I, Naomi Ceder, would support the nomination of Lais Carvalho as a Fellow of the PSF.

I have known Lais for a number of years in connection with her work on EuroPython and Humble Data, and she has always been a leader by example, doing immense amounts of work to help events succeed. Beyond that, she has always put in extra effort to make sure that everyone feels included and welcome.

I can't express strongly enough that Lais embodies what we look for in a fellow - dedication to the community, willingness to work to ensure the success of community events and of others, and a willingness to teach and share her knowledge to bring in new members of the community.

She has my strongest support.

Lucie Anglade

I, Arthur Vuillard, would like to nominate Lucie Anglade as a PSF Fellow.

Lucie has been active in the french Python community by organizing local meetups in Lyon (FR), by organizing multiple pycon.fr, and by being the chairwoman of the Association Francophone Python (AFPy - French speaking Python Association).

Lucie also works professionnaly with Python, by teaching it in multiple engineering school, and by developing Weasyprint, a tool/library that turns HTML/CSS to PDF.

Miguel Grinberg

Selected in Q3 of 2025

I, Tomislav Kucar, propose that Miguel Grinberg be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation, due to their significant contributions to the Python community as a speaker and as prolific author of both (open and free) books and countless articles, as well as open source code contributions. I personally taught dozens of friends and students not only web app dev using python but python itself using his great tutorials. For the past 10 years I have been using his "The Flask Mega-Tutorial" to provide my students both the end goal, and framework for learning the language - from first prints in REPL to complex rest-api's tested with pytest.

Simon Charette

I, Ryan Siemens, would like to nominate Simon Charette for consideration as a Python Software Foundation Fellow.

Simon has made significant contributions to the Python community, primarily through his work with the Django project. Over the last decade he has made significant contributions to the Django ORM as well as the community at large. Simon currently serves on the Django security team as well as the triage and review team. He's been a Django Software Foundation member since 2014. Simon maintains a number of open source packages, he's been a keynote speaker at conferences, and can often be found in a github issue with a helpful reproduction or patch.

Sudharshan Tumkunta

I, Sudharshan Tumkunta, am self-nominating for recognition as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation due to my significant contributions to the Python community through leading PyTorch (https://pytorch.org/) architectural improvements, educating and mentoring individuals in Python, publishing company articles on machine learning, mentoring Python users worldwide, speaking at international conferences, and being a long-term contributor to Microsoft and Meta's Python communities.

Details: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FMo6q_O1WUM7MtWtvQeP0ty6078ee0dv/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=102372450291517545310&rtpof=true&sd=true

Will McGugan

Selected in Q2 of 2025

I, Sebastián Ramírez, propose that Will McGugan be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation.

Will is the creator of Rich and Textual.

These two open source projects are the main and now canonical way to display information on the terminal from Python applications. Before Rich, building CLIs in Python to display information was not as attractive and feasible. Now it's possible to build very polished-looking Python CLI programs, mainly thanks to these tools.

This has been a key factor in uncovering a big area where Python can be the main programming language, CLIs. This can greatly help the adoption of Python as a language and make it easier for developers to build great tools with it, expanding the number of use cases and developers that Python can help in general.

2025 Q1 Nominations

Abigail Afi Gbadago

I, Velda Kiara, strongly recommend Abigail Afi Gbadago for recognition as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation based on her contributions to the Python community and open-source ecosystem.

Abigail has demonstrated exceptional leadership across multiple key roles within the Python community. She has driven community collaboration and engagement as the Python Africa (2024) LOC Lead for the Sprints Team. Since 2020, she has served as a PyLadies Lead(currently Open Source Track), significantly expanding the reach and impact of PyLadies Ghana. Under her leadership, the organisation has achieved remarkable growth: - Provided critical support on the leadership council for Black Python Devs and managed an Open-Source Program supporting 39 community members in taking their first steps into open-source development - Co-organized the first Black Python Devs Ghana Meetup - Led the Python Track with the Africa Wikimedia Technical Community(2023)

Abigail's technical contributions extend across multiple domains: - Made significant contributions to the Django project, working on the accessibility team - Provided updates through the Django Newsletter - Serves as a Board Member of the Django Software Foundation, supporting and advancing the Django ecosystem

Her speaking engagements demonstrate her commitment to knowledge sharing: - Keynote speaker at the Python Ho Conference - Speaker at PyCon Africa (2022) on using the Python Click to create Command Line Interfaces and another on making Open Source Contributions. - Presented "Handling Exceptions" at a PyLadies Meetup - Active in PyLadies Ghana events - Spoke on a Panel at PyLadiesCon 2024 - Serves on the DjangoCon US Program Team and as a session chair

In 2024, Microsoft recognised her outstanding contributions by awarding her the Most Valuable Professional for Python and Web Technologies, highlighting her significant impact on both local and global scales.

Abigail Afi Gbadago embodies the spirit of open-source collaboration and community building. Her technical expertise, leadership, and strong dedication to empowering emerging developers make her an outstanding candidate for the Python Software Foundation Fellowship.

Kindly find relevant links of her work here: https://cottony-iris-078.notion.site/Relevant-Links-Python-Community-15b86d32e4fa8054b637d70d8056bd83

Ali Tavallaie

I, Naghmeh Sharifi Zand, want to nominate Ali Tavallaie for PSF Fellow Membership because he has truly changed my life and the lives of so many others here.

Ali has been volunteering his time and energy for years to help people like me learn Python and build careers. He’s been a managing member of the Iran Python community and Tehpug for over five years, organizing regular events, special gatherings, and even extra online sessions just to make sure everyone can join in and learn. And it’s all volunteer work—he doesn’t ask for anything in return. Why Ali Deserves This:

Support and Mentorship: Ali makes time for everyone. He’s held workshops and even casual meetups, online or in person, where he answers our questions and guides us through Python. He’s helped me learn how to use Python to earn money, something I never thought I’d be able to do.

Technical Contributions: He’s worked on Python projects like PGMQ, CPython, and more libraries that I don’t fully understand but know are important to developers all over the world.

Making Python Accessible: Ten years ago, he translated "Think Python" into Persian so more people could learn programming in their own language. He’s also written blog posts full of useful tips and lessons, and he explains things in a way that anyone can understand.

Community Building: He’s been giving talks about Python, AI, and programming tools for years, encouraging everyone—especially young people and women—to join the tech world.

Ali doesn’t just teach Python; he builds confidence in people like me. Thanks to him, I’ve found opportunities I didn’t think were possible. His gatherings feel like a family, where everyone is welcome, and no question is too small.

I really hope you’ll consider him for the PSF Fellow Membership. Ali is one of those rare people who makes the world better, one Python session at a time.

Baptiste Mispelon

Selected in Q1 of 2025

I, Tim Schilling, would like to nominate Baptiste for all his efforts in the Django community. He's been a long time contributor to the Django community organizing DjangoCon's. Recently he's been a critical maintainer of the djangoproject.com site, Django's Trac instance and probably other things I'm not aware of. Recently at DjangoCon US, as an attendee, he volunteered at the registration desk for practically the entire event. He's incredibly friendly and a great person in the greater Python community.

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We, Alex Gómez, Jeff Triplett, Sarah Abderemane, Elena Williams, Sasha Romijn, Carlton Gibson, Sarah Boyce, Ryan Cheley, Tom Carrick, Thibaud Colas, Hiroki Kiyohara, Emma Delescolle, Rachell Calhoun, Marijke Luttekes, nominate Baptiste Mispelon to be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation.

Baptiste has been involved in Django and organizing for a long time. This is a list of his achievements: - 2014 - 2016: Django Girls workshops coach (more than 16 workshops all over Europe & internationally) - 2016 - 2020: Django Girls Foundation founding member - 2014 - 2016: Co-Created and organised of Django Under the Hood Conference - May 2015: Keynote conference DjangoCon Europe Cardiff - May 2016: DjangoCon Europe Budapest chair/organizer - In April 2024, he was added as a member of the Ops team of Django, and since then, he has become the lead maintainer of the djangoproject.com website, becoming the second biggest contributor in less than a year of the repository in commits if you look at the last 5 years. - He’s also the main maintainer of the Django Trac open source instance that runs Django’s issue-tracking system - Has contributed to discussions related to Django core and help in Django Discord and Django Forums - Participated in many DjangoCons and other Python conferences.

Baptiste has been a quiet constant and unrelenting force of work and positive change in all the communities he has participated in.

For over a decade, he has been an asset to our ecosystem and developer communities, his work and attitude are always exemplary.

He is giving and caring and always stands up when it’s right, for what is right. He consistently represents character and work that is aspirational.

Christopher Bailey

Selected in Q3 of 2025

I, Christopher L. Truedeau, would like to nominate Christopher Bailey as a PSF Fellow for his continuing work on education in the Python community. Christopher has hosted over two hundred episodes of The Real Python Podcast (https://realpython.com/podcasts/rpp/) giving a voice to all sorts of Pythonistas. As host, he actively seeks out people from a variety of backgrounds, both culturally and from differing Python use cases.

Christopher has also written over a dozen courses and tutorials covering introductory topics like strings and lists, intermediate topics like decorators, and more advanced niche topics like using the Arduino and writing games with PyGame.

Behind the scenes at Real Python, Christopher is the main editor for all the video courses. His teaching approach goes beyond his own work to mentoring others. Every video course produced at RP in the last six years has gone through his hands, ensuring a high quality of education for Python students of every calibre while producing more educators of Christopher's own calibre through his mentoring.

Finally, Christopher truly embodies the culture of the Python Community. He is big hearted and always happy to help others. The Python space is better for having him in it.

Dave Forgac

Selected in Q4 of 2025

I, Jon Banafato, nominate Dave Forgac to be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation. Dave is a community organizer for CLEpy (the Cleveland Python Meetup) since 2014 and for PyOhio since 2016, including serving as PyOhio’s Conference Chair from 2018 through 2023. He has also presented talks at both PyOhio and PyCon US. PyOhio is consistently a high quality conference with the kind of welcoming environment that we strive for in the Python community, thanks in no small part to Dave’s contributions.

Jon Banafato

I, Jay Miller, propose that Jon Banafato, be selected as a PSF Fellow.

For several years Jon has been an organizer for PyGotham, based in NYC, US. Jon took that knowledge and has been sharing it with other conference organizers for several years now with his <https://conferencechats.org> since 2019. This program has worked to share knowledge, information, and resources to conferences of all types and is an example of how the Python community has influence beyond its walls.

Jon has also worked to highlight the contributions of individuals having nominated several people as PSF Fellows as well as worked to increase the ease of participation in PSF elections and other PSF initiatives. His work has included helping others sign up as contributing members and raise awareness to issues that lead to updated policy within the PSF.

Jon is a model Pythonista and someone whose contributions have made the Python community and more open, transparent, and diverse place.

Mike Pirnat

Selected in Q1 of 2025

I, Jon Banafato, nominate Mike Pirnat to be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation. Mike is a community organizer, serving as PyOhio’s Program Chair since 2018 and previously as an organizer of CLEpy. Mike has also written a Python book, hosted a Python podcast, and presented talks at several conferences. PyOhio is consistently a high quality conference with the kind of welcoming environment that we strive for in the Python community, thanks in no small part to Mike’s contributions.

Mohit Mittal

I, Swati Mittal, am honored to write this letter in support of Mohit Mittal's nomination for the Python Software Foundation (PSF) Fellow Membership. With over 17 years of experience in the software industry, Mohit Mittal has made significant contributions as a Software Developer, Technical Lead, and Technical Architect roles in multiple programming like C, C++, Java, J2EE frameworks & Python. His expertise, leadership, and dedication to the Python ecosystem have been instrumental in advancing both industry standards and community initiatives.

Throughout his career, Mohit Mittal has been at the forefront of designing innovative solutions, coding high-performance applications, and implementing best practices in Python development. His ability to mentor teams, establish robust coding standards, and lead complex projects has not only benefited his organization but has also contributed to the broader Python community.

Beyond his professional achievements, Mohit Mittal is deeply committed to community engagement and education. As an active volunteer with REC and FIRST organizations, he has served as a Judge and Judge Advisor for robotics competitions where students build robots and control them using Python. His involvement in middle school Parent-Teacher Organizations (PTO) further reflects his dedication to fostering STEM education and supporting the next generation of programmers.

His passion for Python, combined with his technical excellence and community leadership, makes him an exceptional candidate for the PSF Fellow Membership. I strongly endorse his nomination and believe his continued contributions will further strengthen the Python community.

Reshmi Tatikonda

I, Reshmi Tatikonda, have been an active contributor to the software development community for over seven years, specializing in Python-based web applications and backend solutions. Throughout my career, I have built, developed, and deployed numerous applications utilizing Python and various other programming languages, demonstrating a strong technical foundation and a commitment to scalable, efficient, and secure software development. My expertise spans across web frameworks like Django and Flask, API development, database optimization, and cloud-based deployments, making me a valuable asset to the Python ecosystem. Beyond my technical contributions, I have consistently advocated for best practices in Python development, emphasizing code quality, automation, and performance optimization in my projects.

In addition to my professional work, I have been an active member of the Python community, contributing to open-source projects, mentoring junior developers, and participating in local and international Python-related events. I have shared my knowledge through technical blogs, workshops, and conference talks, helping to educate and inspire the next generation of Python developers. I have also collaborated with diverse teams on cross-functional Python projects, integrating machine learning, automation, and data engineering solutions into real-world applications. My passion for Python extends beyond professional obligations, as I continuously explore new libraries, frameworks, and emerging trends in the language to drive innovation and efficiency in my work.

As a Python Software Foundation (PSF) Fellow nominee, I bring a wealth of experience, leadership, and dedication to the Python ecosystem. My contributions ranging from building impactful applications to mentoring developers and engaging with the broader Python community align with the PSF’s mission of advancing Python as an open-source programming language. By recognizing me as a PSF Fellow, the Foundation would be acknowledging my technical excellence, mentorship efforts, and advocacy for Python adoption in various industries. I am eager to continue giving back to the community by fostering collaborations, supporting Python initiatives, and helping shape the future of the Python ecosystem.

Saurabh Agarwal

I, Anjaneya Naik, want to nominate Saurabh Aggarwal be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation due to his significant contributions to the Python community. Saurabh has been instrumental in promoting Python through his innovative projects in AI within the construction industry.

As a conference speaker, he has shared his expertise and insights on leveraging Python for AI applications, thereby advancing the use of Python in real-world industrial scenarios. His work exemplifies the impact of Python in transforming industries and fostering community engagement.

A seasoned keynote speaker and cloud solutions architect, he leads teams that deliver impactful insights using python and AI-driven solutions for developer ecosystems. Saurabh is a Fulbright scholar, with multiple research publications, and holds a master's degree with distinction from San Jose State University. His work bridges cutting-edge research and practical application, driving innovation in platform services.

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Velda Kiara

Selected in Q1 of 2025 I, Abigail Afi Gbadago, am writing to nominate Velda Kiara for the position of PSF Fellow. Velda’s unwavering dedication to the Python community, locally and globally, is inspiring.

Velda has led the Open Source Community Africa Nairobi where she organized and led five impactful open-source workshops, significantly increasing the number of contributors from 20 to 75 people. These workshops not only promoted Python but also encouraged diversity in programming languages like Kotlin and PHP.

On a technical level, Velda has made significant contributions to various Python projects, including Novu Python and the Django Debug Toolbar. Her ongoing maintenance of the Django Debug Toolbar demonstrates her commitment to improving the Python ecosystem. Additionally, her technical writing skills are evident in her contributions to the Django News newsletter by writing Django Updates.

Velda’s leadership abilities are equally impressive. She has served as the Black Python Devs Executor from 2023 to 2024, and continues to actively contribute to the community as an advisor. She is currently a Django Events Foundation North America Director, an organization responsible for holding DjangoCon US. She also organizes and volunteers for DjangoCon US as a Code of Conduct chair and the website team.

She was recently awarded the Most Valuable Professional award for Python and Web Technologies by Microsoft in accordance with her contributions on a global and local scale.

Velda's recent keynote at PyLadiesCon is a testament to her expertise and influence within the Python community. Her ability to inspire and empower others, particularly women in tech, is truly commendable.

I believe that Velda's exceptional contributions to the Python community make her a worthy candidate for being a Python Fellow. Her passion, technical skills, and leadership qualities are an asset to the Python ecosystem.

You can find the activities she has been involved both as a contributor and leader here: https://veldakiara.notion.site/Velda-Kiara-46aec24028fd4e8dbdba003097c18b5b

Ziyodkhan Atakhozhaev

I, Guido van Rossum, nominate Ziyodkhan from Kyrgyzstan as a PSF Fellow.

His full name is Зиедхон Атахожаев (Google Translate gives " Ziedkhon Atakhozhaev"). He teaches informatics in Kyrgyzstan and had been elected teacher of the year before I heard from him.

I've been communicating with Ziyod[khan] since 2018, when he sought my help to spread the word about Python in his country. I gave him encouragement and soon enough he had visited the Ministry of Education and organized a local PyCon. He even sent me an official PyConKG T-shirt.

A few years later he organized a "Summer Camp 21".

This year he has already organized a Hackathon (using Python, Scratch and "Hour of Code"). See https://www.facebook.com/kyrgyzinformatics/ for more about that.

I believe Ziyod has single-handedly kickstarted the use of Python in education in his country.

It would be a great honor for him to be elected Python Fellow. I definitely believe he fits in this category (from the Fellow Criteria):

2024 Q4 Nominations

Adriano Margarin

I, Lucas Eduardo, am writing to nominate Adriano Margarin for the PSF Fellow Membership, recognizing his extraordinary contributions to the Python community and his impact on the broader Python ecosystem.

Adriano has over 14 years of experience working with Python and has made significant efforts in advancing the Python community. His contributions have gone far beyond ordinary volunteering, demonstrating exceptional leadership and dedication. Adriano has played an instrumental role in the creation and growth of PyCaxias, where he served for more than a decade, and continues to advise the new organization. His leadership and organizational efforts were especially visible when he was the Big Kahuna for Python Brasil Caxias do Sul in 2023, showcasing his ability to unite people and promote Python on a large scale.

In addition to his work with PyCaxias, Adriano has also contributed to major events such as Python Sul 2017 and Python Brasil 2023. His involvement in these events demonstrates his commitment to promoting Python, both locally and nationally, through the coordination of Python-related conferences and meetups. These events have led to significant and lasting growth in the Python community, attracting new users and developers, and improving the overall quality of Python engagement in Brazil.

Adriano's efforts have not been limited to event organization. He has mentored countless junior developers, helping them build their careers and integrate into various organizations. His mentorship has directly contributed to the broader success of the Python ecosystem by helping developers gain the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the industry.

With his extensive involvement in organizing, teaching, mentoring, and promoting Python, Adriano Margarin has demonstrated leadership that has resulted in substantial, long-lasting growth in the number and quality of Python users. His contributions are an embodiment of what we aspire to be in the Python community.

Bhavesh Bhatt

I, Kunal Awasthi, nominate Bhavesh Bhatt for PSF Fellow recognition for his impactful contributions to the Python community:

- Educational Content: Bhavesh's YouTube channel (105K+ subscribers) provides tutorials on Python data science, machine learning, and deep learning, helping many learn and apply Python effectively.

- Open Source Advocacy: He promotes open-source tools in his tutorials, encouraging community participation and collaboration.

- Community Engagement: His teaching style and content inspire learners to explore Python and engage with the broader community.

Bhavesh's work aligns with the PSF mission, and I hope you'll consider his nomination.

Elena Williams

I, Alyssa Coghlan, propose that Elena Williams be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation, due to their significant contributions to the Python community as:

* Canberra PUG founder (in 2012) and continuing organiser

* PyLadiesAU co-founder 2011

* Additional involvement in Perth PUG organisation (2013)

* Organised second ever DjangoGirls event (first without the DG founders)

* DG work has sprouted off at least 2 substantial diversity in tech orgs in Australia. Most notably, the national and award winning "SheCodes" (now 10 years old) was a direct product of the Perth DG event.

* Sydney PyLadies co-founder 2014

* Ongoing work, teaching, supporting and mentoring lots in Python related communities, particularly for Django (eg currently serving moderator Django Discord, Django CoC committee)

* regular speaker at multiple Python Conferences

* PyConAU core organiser (with an addition history of involvement in DjangoConAU and DjangoConUS

Charlie Marsh

Selected in Q1 of 2025

I, Sebastián Ramírez, propose that Charlie Marsh be recognized as Fellows of the Python Software Foundation.

Charlie is the creator of Ruff, uv, and founder of Astral.

With his open source work, he has been greatly improving the tooling for the Python ecosystem, increasing development speed/performance and joy for Python developers, making it much simpler to work with Python and to learn how to manage Python projects.

Work on tooling is very important for the adoption of the language, as that drives the ergonomics of using it. But it's very hard to make working on tooling sustainable, aligning the right incentives to make it happen.

Through his company, Astral, he's been able to direct funding to some of the long-time pains of Python, like packaging.

He is also hiring several of the developers tackling low-level complex problems and tools that enable all this work, like the Python-Rust integrations.

I think he, through his company (even if in the end it will have some type of commercial intention), is bringing a lot of improvements to Python ecosystem, and we are all, as a community, benefiting from it.

With his open source tools, he's tackling some of the most important and frequent "complaints" about the language and the ecosystem (as is packaging). This way, he's making Python a much more appealing language for newcomers and a much more enjoyable one for old-timers.

David Vas

I, Miguel Magalhaes, propose that David Vaz and myself be recognized as a Fellows of the Python Software Foundation, due to our significant contributions to the Python community.

PyCon Portugal David and I founded PyCon Portugal in 2022 and we have been the lead organizers since (3 editions in a row). The conference has been growing both in terms of days and content but also participants with a new record each year.The event has been essential in creating a local Python sense of community in Portugal which did not exist at all in the past. It follows an itenerating model where it takes place in a different portuguese city every year, so far it took place in Porto, Coimbra, and Braga this year. All the talks are published for free online for broader visibility. Moreover, we also have a grants program in place which is supported by the PSF, EuroPython Society and the DSF. All editions follow a public code of conduct which has been essential to make everyone feel welcomed.

DjangoCon Europe On top of PyCon Portugal, we have also organized multiple editions of the european Django conference. We have organized 2 virtual editions in 2020 and 2021, and 2 hybrid editions in Porto (Portugal) in 2022 and Vigo (Spain) in 2024. Moreover, we will also be organizing the next edition of the conference in Dublin (Ireland) in 2025. This conference also counts with a grants program, public code of conduct, discounted student tickets, and all the talks are published freely only afterwards.

Based on the wide impact of these 7 conference editions that we have organized so far, and the upcoming 2 editions next year. I believe we have demonstrated a deep Python community involvement worthy of being named as fellows.

Dhanush Kandhan

I, Dhanush Kandhan, hereby nominate myself for Fellow Membership in the Python Software Foundation (PSF) based on my sustained contributions to the Python ecosystem and community. I have made meaningful contributions to prominent open-source Python packages, including TensorFlow, and have been actively involved in Python education and community building initiatives.

As an instructor and mentor, I have successfully trained over 1,000 college students in Python programming and its modern package ecosystem, working in collaboration with the Government of Tamil Nadu, India. This educational initiative has focused on practical applications and integration with contemporary Python packages.

I am an active community volunteer of ChennaiPy (chennaipy.org), the Python community in Chennai, where I contribute to fostering local Python expertise and collaboration. This involvement has allowed me to support both beginners and experienced developers in their Python journey.

Being recognized as a PSF Fellow would further motivate me to expand my contributions to the Python ecosystem and community. I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to serve the Python community in this enhanced capacity.

Felipe de Morais

Selected in Q1 of 2025

I, Felipe de Morais, am reaching out to submit my application for consideration as a Python Fellow, as I believe my contributions to the Python community align with the fellowship criteria.

My focus has been on building inclusive spaces and promoting diversity within the Python community. In 2019, I received the PSF’s Q2 Community Award (link here) for these efforts, and I had the chance to share my journey on GitHub’s ReadME Project (link here).

As the founder of Afropython, I’ve created a platform to empower developers of African descent with mentorship and resources. Afropython has inspired similar initiatives like Black Python Devs (link here), amplifying our community’s reach.

In alignment with the fellowship’s focus on conference organizing, I helped establish AfroPython Conf, a conference for the Black community in Brazil. Our events began with an in-person conference in 2019, moved online in 2022 with 18 sessions (2022 Playlist), and returned in person in 2023 in Salvador, Bahia. I was also part of the organization of the first Python Sul conference in southern Brazil, supporting the community with this important regional gathering.

I am inspired by the possibility of furthering my contributions as a Python Fellow and appreciate your consideration of my nomination.

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I, Naomi Ceder, nominate Felipe de Morais (AKA AfroPython) as a Fellow of the PSF. Felipe has been a tireless promoter of the global Python community, both in Brazil as founder of AfroPython and organizer of various events, giving his time and resources above and beyond. He has been a frequent and engaged attendee at PyCon US, and has been a supporter of those around him. (I think he was happier than I was when I was awarded the DSA).

Frank Wiles

Selected in Q1 of 2025

I, Jon Banafato, nominate Frank Wiles to be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation. Frank is a long standing member of the Python and Django communities. He is a regular conference speaker, an open source maintainer, and served as the President of the Django Software Foundation for five years. Frank is an asset to these communities, and his dedication to them is commendable.

Hassan Kibirige

I, Joannah Nanjekye, nominate Hassan Kibirige to be recognised as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation. He has made impactful contributions and demonstrated exemplary leadership that has significantly advanced the Python community in especially Uganda and the surrounding regions in Africa, as well as globally.

As the author and maintainer of plotnine, a popular package implementing a Grammar of Graphics visualisation system in Python, and scikit-misc, a library providing LOESS smoothing in Python, Hassan has been a flag bearer for Python programming and scientific computing in Uganda and Africa. His efforts have been recognised through awards like the Google Open Source Peer Bonus, which he has received three times.

Beyond his technical achievements, Hassan serves as the chair of PyCon Uganda and is a co-founder of the Python Software Society of Uganda. This non-profit organisation unites all Python communities in Uganda under a broader umbrella and provides them with administrative

support as needed.

Hassan is also an active speaker and workshop facilitator at local, regional and international Python and data science events.

Projects:

Talks:

Awards:

Hassan continues to serve the Python community in Uganda and surrounding East African regions. He is slated to chair PyCon Africa in 2026 which will be hosted in Uganda. I believe recognizing his contributions thus far will motivate more impact from him.

Janine van Niekerk

I, Keith Murray, propose that Janine van Niekerk be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation, due to her significant contributions to the Python Community.

The contributions include running or being a key person involved in a majority of the Events on the community run Python Discord, which includes:

- Running our "Code Jam" (https://www.pythondiscord.com/events/code-jams/) events.

- Running "Git and Github bootcamps"--live stream events focuses on teaching users who have never used git to both use it and work with others on a shared project

- Being a leading figure in the management of the PyWeek event on the Python Discord, including scheduling and announcements on various platforms, and managing the chat channels

- Running our "Advent of Code" events,

- Working with staff to develop events, and highlighting pitfalls to prevent overly ambitious events from stalling

- Working with other communities (She is a moderator on the Python Subreddit, and lead the invitation to host the PyQtGraph's discord presence on the Python Discord server, allowing them to engage with their community, without needing to devote time and energy to moderation)

- Contributing code, and working on PRs for the Python Discord infrastructure. Particularly our events bot, Sir Robin.

As well as contributions by formerly being an admin, and currently a moderator and our Events Lead.

These events are designed to share Python with the userbase, and to teach skills to new developers in a fun and accessible way. She also is a frequent helper to anyone with a question, and dedicates a lot of time to listening and guiding users to understanding the solution to the problem in their code, not simply giving them an answer and walking away. Internally she has written many guides and documentation for staff, from moderation to event outlines. She has been acting in this capacity, and advancing the quality of our events and help since 2020, and has had a sustained impact throughout that time.

It is these kinds of events that make the Python Discord more than just a help forum, and which help make many user's first brush with the language a kind and supportive one. Janine's contributions help make the Python Community something which I, and many others, are excited to introduce to others.

Jimena Escobar Bermúdez

Selected in Q4 of 2024

I, Cristián Maureira-Fredes, would like to nominate Jimena Escobar Bermúdez to be a PSF Fellow from all the contributions she has been doing for the Python community, especially for her positive impact on the Spanish Python community.

She was the president of the Python Spain association from 2022 until 2024, and she is currently part of the new board. During this period, Jimena was not also an organizer, but also was in charge of giving technical talks and workshops in different events. She always has been pushing for increasing the female membership of the association and community, but also pushing for new students to join. During the hard covid years, she was supporting the local communities, organized events, and kept pushing for the community to remain functional. Among other activities, she was training new volunteers and promoting Python inside and outside our local groups.

It's worth noting that she was one of the Keynotes from the first PyLadiesCon conference.

Before that, Jimena was a PyCon Spain organizer (from 2019 to 2023) establishing a diversity and inclusion (DEI) protocol to enhance diversity in all areas. She was helping with sponsorship as well as engaging with national and international companies to secure the necessary support. She was also a session chair and host during many talks, and managed to achieve the record of 40% of women speakers during one of those conferences.

She started in 2022 PyLadies Spain, and stay as organizer in order to help the many PyLadies chapters in the country, establishing the community, creating DEI protocols, mentoring new people, organizing a few events, etc.

During the previous years, she was involved in many other activities listed below.

Django Girls (Organizer & mentor 2019 - Present)

PyLadies Madrid (Collaborator 2018 - 2021)

Tech SHEssions (Mentor 2020)

4Geeks Academy Free Course (Teacher April 2020)

Adalab (Mentor October 2018 - February 2019)

Other Tech Talks

With all that in mind, I firmly believe that Jimena has achieved and done many things that are deserving of a fellowship award.

Jon Banafato

Selected in Q1 of 2025

We, Jeff Triplett, Mariatta Wijaya, and Mason Egger, nominate Jon Banafato to be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation. Jon has been a long time community organizer running PyGotham and is a pyvideo maintainer. Jon is also a community organizer's organizer with Conference Chats which has helped dozens of Python conferences including many of the PSF's event-based sponsorees.

Jon has also been proactively engaging with the wider Python community members to get feedback about PSF membership and share that feedback with the PSF. With Jon's help, the PSF membership sign-up process has been improved.

Jon fits our "I'm surprised they aren't already a Fellow" checkbox, which we think we should check.

Julius Boakye

I, Charles Bartels Squire, am honored to nominate Julius Boakye for recognition as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation due to his exceptional contributions to the Python community.

Julius Boakye has been a cornerstone of the Python community, particularly as the PyClub Lead for Accra Technical University (ATU) and his work with the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for PyCon Africa. His contributions are multifaceted, including such as organizing events, teaching Python, and guiding the members of PyClub through various Python projects.

Julius has been deeply involved in mentoring and empowering the next generation of Python developers through workshops, talks, and other community initiatives. During this year's Python Accra Build session, Julius delivered an insightful talk on "Leveraging Gemini API for Intelligent Data Analysis in Python," showcasing his deep expertise in Python and his commitment to advancing the use of Python in cutting-edge technologies. His work in this area has inspired many and myself to explore the capabilities of Python for data analysis and has demonstrated the power of integrating Python with modern APIs. As a software engineer specializing in Python Django and all things Python, Julius has not only excelled in his professional career but also contributed significantly to the open-source community. His contributions to various open-source projects have been widely recognized, and his work continues to support and improve the Python ecosystem.

Beyond his technical contributions, Julius has been a passionate advocate for inclusivity within the Python community, ensuring that diverse voices are heard and valued His commitment to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment is a testament to the values we hold dear in the Python community.

Thank you for considering Julius Boakye for this prestigious recognition. His ongoing dedication and influence make him an ideal candidate for the PSF Fellow designation.

Kalyan Prasad

I, Jessica Greene, am writing to nominate Kalyan Prasad for the prestigious PSF Fellow membership. Kalyan has significantly contributed to the Python community through his various roles and activities. I was pleased to meet him at PyCon India where he was co-chair.

Kaylan's contributions (please see below) make him a deserving candidate for this honour. Thank you for considering this nomination.

1. Community Contributions:

a. HydPy-

2019 to till date- Lead Organiser

b. PyCon India-

2024- Contributing to CFP, Review, Mentorship & Diversity Workgroups

2023- Conference Co-Chair includes leading CFP, Review, Mentorship, Communications & Diversity Workgroups

2020-2021- Review workgroup lead, Session chair, Managing Helpdesk etc.

c. PyConf Hyderabad-

2019 & 2020 – Helped in onsite volunteering, session chair etc.

2022 to till date- Conference Co-Chair

d. PyCon JP-

Part of PyCon JP 2024 Organising team and helping the programming committee WG.

2. Contributions as speaker, reviewer, mentor & COC.

Speaker 2020 to till date-

PyData Global, JupyterCon, SciPy, PyCon APAC, PyCon Hong Kong, PyCon JP, PyCon ZA, PyCon Sweden, PyCon India, Pyjamas, Google Devfest, Google Cloud Community Days, Data Science Global Summit, Conf42, BelPy and more.

Reviewer 2019- till date-

PyCon US, JupyterCon, EuroPython, SciPy, PyData Global, PyCon India, PyCon Japan and PyConfHyderabad

Helped to PyCon US 2024 Documentation Summit

Reviewed SciPy Scientific Papers for 2023 & 2024

Mentor 2022- till date-

2022 to 2024- PyCon US & Euro Python CFP mentorship i

2022- 2024- PyCon India Speaker Mentorship

2022- PyConf Hyderabad Speaker Mentorship i

2022- 2024- PyData Global Impact Mentorship Program

COC committee –

2022- PyConf Hyderabad COC Squad

2023- PyCon India COC Squad

3. Other Open-source community contributions

2023- Present- NUMFOCUS, Small Development Grants Review Committee team.

2024- Helping NUMFOCUS Board ElectionsIn 2024 we added 24 groups– bringing our total number of Meetup groups supported to 116 across 36 countries with over 240K members!

Koti Vellanki

I, Jessica Greene, am writing to nominate Koti Vellanki for the prestigious PSF Fellow membership. Koti has significantly contributed to the Python community both within India and abroad through his various roles and activities. I was pleased to meet him at PyCon India where he was supporting speakers and a member of the CoC group and then reconnected at PyCon US where he was supporting onsite as well as in the lead up.

Koti's many contributions (please see below) make him a deserving candidate for this honour. Thank you for considering this nomination.

PyCon India (2021, 2023, 2024)

• 2021: Actively participated as a volunteer, contributing to various organizational tasks, including logistics, speaker coordination, and attendee support.

• 2023: Served as a member of the Code of Conduct (CoC) Working Group, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment by monitoring compliance and resolving issues. Additionally assisted with speaker engagement, reviewing proposals, and provided on-site support for registrations and attendee services.

• 2024: Took on a leadership role as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Work Group Lead, spearheading initiatives to foster a welcoming environment for diverse participants. Continued to contribute to the CoC Working Group and supported logistics, registrations, and speaker management, while playing a significant role in mentoring participants and facilitating smooth event operations.

PyCon APAC 2023

• Contributed to organizing PyCon APAC 2023 by managing the attendee check-in process and supporting session operations as a session chair and session runner.

• Played a crucial role in ensuring a smooth event experience for attendees, including logistical support and facilitating speaker sessions.

PyCon JP 2024

• Volunteered in the Attendee Management Work Group and Program Work Group, focusing on enhancing attendee services and supporting program coordination tasks.

• Assisted in organizing sessions, speaker engagement, and event logistics, ensuring a seamless experience for participants.PyCon PH 2024 • Actively contributed to PyCon PH 2024 by reviewing Call for Proposals (CFPs) and supporting speaker management as a speaker concierge.

• Took on roles as a session chair, facilitating speaker sessions, and helping with the flow of the conference.

• Volunteered on-site to assist with attendee registrations, ensuring smooth event operations.

EuroPython 2024

• Reviewed CFP proposals and participated in the speaker mentorship program, helping to prepare speakers for their presentations.

• Assisted with session management, ensuring that sessions ran smoothly and adhered to the schedule.

• Contributed to the overall coordination of the event, supporting the organizing committee’s efforts to deliver a successful conference.

PyCon US 2024

• Played an active role in the CoC Working Group, ensuring that the Code of Conduct was upheld and that any issues were promptly addressed.

• Contributed to conference preparations by reviewing session proposals, mentoring speakers, and assisting with various on-site volunteer tasks such as registration, information desk support, session chairing, and tutorial hosting.

• Supported the PyLadies Auction, helping to organize and volunteer for the event, demonstrating a commitment to inclusiveness and diversity within the community.

PyCon APAC 2024

• Supported the planning and organizing of PyCon APAC 2024, taking on responsibilities including session chairing, logistical support, and attendee services.

• Continued to engage in various roles to enhance the conference experience, assisting with program coordination and volunteer management.

He has contributed across these conferences with a strong commitment to the Python community and a passion for making events successful and inclusive. He has taken on key roles in logistics, session management, and led diversity and inclusion efforts, consistently working to ensure smooth operations. Through his active involvement, he has undoubtedly helped create welcoming spaces for people from diverse backgrounds, enabling them to connect, learn, and grow within the Python ecosystem.

Leah Wasser

Selected in Q3 of 2025

I, Hugo van Kemenade, propose Leah Wasser be recognised as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation, due to her dedication to the Python community, especially around science and education.

Leah set up pyOpenSci in 2018 and has been tackling the thorny problem of too many options, and too many opinions, in Python packaging. By engaging with experts and distilling all those options and opinions into pragmatic, actionable guides, she helps scientists use Python effectively to get science done.

Through pyOpenSci, Leah organises a software peer review process, whereby scientists can have their Python open-source projects peer-reviewed, and also have it fast-tracked into the Journal of Open Source Software, thereby also providing a valuable, citable paper in addition to modern, maintainable software.

Leah has given talks at PyCon US and SciPy; helped organise the Maintainers Summit at PyCon US 2024; held beginner-friendly sprints with the goal of making new contributors feel welcome; in addition to organising and running events such as the pyOpenSci Fall Festival.

Leah is passionate about building a diverse community to empower people to achieve more with Python, open source and open science.

Leandro E. Colombo Viña

Selected in Q1 of 2025

I Mariano Reingart, propose that Leandro E. Colombo Viña be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation, as he has served the Python community through extraordinary efforts in organizing Python events like the Python Argentina national conference in 2016, being co-chair in 2019, 2020 (virtual) and 2021.at Buenos Aires. He also helps with the coordination for smaller events like several PyDays and PyCamps at many provinces. He has given several talks promoting Python across South America, including PyCon Latam, Chile, Colombia between 2022 and 2024. (references bellow)

Leandro is a co-founder of the Argentina Python Civil Association, acting as its treasurer since the beginning in 2016. He has been managing the financial aspects of the organization, including PyCon Argentina sponsorship and expenses, financial aid grants and umbrella support for other related events and communities. He has been responsible for carrying out the most tedious paperwork with accountants and lawyers, Python Argentina cloud infrastructure procurement and hardware acquisition. He also has been involved in the coordination of Argentina's community portal, internal accounting and job board systems development.

https://ac.python.org.ar/

In the past decade, Leandros's active efforts have been fundamental to the consolidation of the Argentina Python community, including the formal administration needed to sustain its growth. He has been showing leadership that made several major events possible, attracting thousands of attendees and collaboration with other groups. The local Python association that he helped to create has sustained membership with hundreds of pythonistas.

Finally, Leandro is widely recognized as a referent in the Argentinian community, providing significant contributions and his high enthusiasm and very positive attitude are exemplary. He has been one of the points of contact with tech companies and other organizations, with special interest in outreach and diversity.

Matti Picus

I, CF Bolz-Tereick, propose that Matti Picus be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation, due to his significant contributions to the Python community in his role as a PyPy core contributor, Numpy Core Dev, and Numpy Steering Council member.

Matti has worked tirelessly on various areas of the PyPy project. Perhaps most important has been his dedication to PyPy's C extension compatibility, which made it possible to use PyPy in a much wider range of applications. He has also worked on updating PyPy towards newer CPython versions, improved Windows and Mac OS support, maintained buildbot infrastructure, and has done the work of single-handedly moving the project's repository to Github to open the project for wider community participation.

In summary, he has worked continuously on most central components of PyPy for more than a decade and thus has been, and continues to be, a vital part of the project's continued success.

Miguel Magalhaes

I, Miguel Magalhaes, propose that David Vaz and myself be recognized as a Fellows of the Python Software Foundation, due to our significant contributions to the Python community.

PyCon Portugal David and I founded PyCon Portugal in 2022 and we have been the lead organizers since (3 editions in a row). The conference has been growing both in terms of days and content but also participants with a new record each year.The event has been essential in creating a local Python sense of community in Portugal which did not exist at all in the past. It follows an itenerating model where it takes place in a different portuguese city every year, so far it took place in Porto, Coimbra, and Braga this year. All the talks are published for free online for broader visibility. Moreover, we also have a grants program in place which is supported by the PSF, EuroPython Society and the DSF. All editions follow a public code of conduct which has been essential to make everyone feel welcomed.

DjangoCon Europe On top of PyCon Portugal, we have also organized multiple editions of the european Django conference. We have organized 2 virtual editions in 2020 and 2021, and 2 hybrid editions in Porto (Portugal) in 2022 and Vigo (Spain) in 2024. Moreover, we will also be organizing the next edition of the conference in Dublin (Ireland) in 2025. This conference also counts with a grants program, public code of conduct, discounted student tickets, and all the talks are published freely only afterwards.

Based on the wide impact of these 7 conference editions that we have organized so far, and the upcoming 2 editions next year. I believe we have demonstrated a deep Python community involvement worthy of being named as fellows.

Sage Sharp

Selected in Q1 of 2025

We, Jon Banafato and Jeff Triplett, nominate Sage Sharp to be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation. Sage's Code of Conduct trainings have improved Python conferences and communities around the world. Their trainings have prepared conference organizers and code of conduct committees for their roles in fostering a safe and welcoming environment, and they have raised the standard for producing community events as a whole.

Sage also runs Outreachy, an initiative that provides paid internships for open source work. Outreachy's programs further the mission of the PSF through funded internships that regularly involve or specifically focus on Python projects.

The Python community is better as a result of Sage's work.

Steve Yonkeu

I, Dejon Fah Joël Xavier, am writing to nominate Steve Yonkeu for the Python Software Foundation Fellowship. Steve has been instrumental in building and nurturing a thriving Python community in Cameroon, most notably through his work with DjangoCameroon (https://djangocameroon.site/).

Under his leadership, this community has become the largest Python-focused group in the country, offering a platform for enthusiasts of all skill levels and backgrounds to connect, learn, and collaborate.DjangoCameroon has successfully organized events across various regions, hosted challenges, and created an inclusive space where members feel supported and empowered to share their knowledge. Steve's commitment to fostering this environment has made a significant impact on the Python ecosystem in Cameroon, and I believe his contributions make him an excellent candidate for this fellowship.

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I, Suzy Nguessong, am writing to nominate Steve Yonkeu for the Python Software Foundation Fellowship. He has done a lot for the python community here. Just naming a few:

- He created django cameroon to bring together python lovers, python enthusiasts and python gurus.

- He also create django cameroon girls to encourage female python developers.

- He also serve as a mentor to some python enthusiasts

- He also organized python workshop tackling some challenging aspects in python for the community.

- Also serve as a resource provider in the tech field

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I, Ajimsimbom Bong Mbuyongha, nominate Steve Yonkeu to be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation. He has played a big role in bringing together enthusiasts from all skill levels and backgrounds to share their love for Python by creating the biggest and most vibrant Python-based community called DjangoCameroon(https://djangocameroon.site/). The community hosts events across multiple regions in Cameroon, organizes challenges, and provides a safe environment for enthusiasts to get help and share their knowledge. I believe Steve Yonkeu is a great candidate for this Fellowship given his numerous contributions and endless drive to grow the community.

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I, Petra Ukeh, am nominating Yonkeu Steve for PSF-Fellow.

Steve has been a GDSC lead, and I've worked with him as an organiser and seen how much he did to make the students of University of Bamenda love and engage in Python, through workshops, events and talks.

He even does mentorship to some and has continued to dedicate his time to push others to improve on their skills through communities

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I, Shenyuy Goodness-Divine Tata, nominate Steve Yonkeu for PSF Fellow. Steve Yonyue has made a lot of impact in the python community as he has helped various developers solve problems, gain skills in python as well as through the Django community here in the North West Region, Cameroon he has shown a brighter light to python/Django enthusiast which has help them in their career.

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I, Nde-Ebom Kaji Sob Aime, am writing to nominate Steve Yonkeu for the Python Software Foundation fellow membership.

The reason why I am nominating him is mainly because he created a Django Cameroon club in the University of Bamenda, where I school, and mentored a good number of students to work with Django, brought us closer to the Django community in Cameroon and did more. Furthermore, he is a great Python developer and frequently appears at the top of the list published by Wakatime for Python developers in Cameroon. The time he puts apart for programming, as shown on Wakatime, is outstanding. Also, he is very active in the community and has supported a good number of initiatives and clubs like the Google Developer Group, Google Developer Student Club, Bamenda Community Challenge, Django Girls, Django Cameroon, among many other communities I may not know about. I hope his efforts can earn him membership in your foundation.

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I, Steve Yonkeu, am writing to self-nominate for consideration as a PSF Fellow, a recognition I truly value in light of my commitment and contributions to the Python community.

Over the past four years, I have had the privilege to contribute to the Python ecosystem through managing different Python communities, creating videos, talks, open source projects and lastly organizing PyCon Africa. Some highlights of my involvement include:

- Creating a Django community for Cameroon: DjangoCameroon.site with over 800 members to date.

- Working and maintaining open source project for the Python Community: Github (@yokwejuste)

- Creating Blogs Dev.to (@yokwejuste) and videos Youtube (@iamyokwejuste) content to help developers in the Python ecosystem with over 10k people following.

- Organizing PyCon Africa 2024 and making a great come back for it: PyCon Africa IOC team. Definitely hoping to do better next year.

- Organizing a workshop at PyCon Africa 2024: My PyCon Talk

In addition to these technical contributions, I’ve also been actively engaged in supporting and mentoring newcomers to the Python community, organizing local Python meetups, and promoting Python’s values of openness and inclusivity.

I am passionate about the continued growth of Python and deeply committed to helping the PSF in its mission. I believe becoming a Fellow would allow me to contribute even more to the Python ecosystem and its amazing community.

Takanori Suzuki

I, Manabu Terada, a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation, nominate Takanori Suzuki https://github.com/takanory for PSF Fellow recognition.

Takanori has been a central figure in Japan's Python community since 2010, significantly contributing to the growth of PyCon JP and the broader Python ecosystem.

As a founding board member of the PyCon JP Association, and now its Representative Board Chair since 2023, Takanori has played a key role in the development of PyCon JP. From 2014 to 2016, he chaired PyCon JP, expanding the event's reach and influence. His leadership also extended to launching the Python Bootcamp in 2016, a nationwide initiative to bring Python tutorials to communities across Japan.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, he led a Python charity event to raise donate for the PSF and co-hosted PyCon JP TV, providing valuable resources to the community. His efforts to encourage participation in global events like PyCon US have helped bridge the gap between Japan and the international Python community.

Currently, he serves as co-chair for PyCon JP 2024 and continues to actively speak at Python events both in Japan and abroad. His leadership, dedication, and continuous contributions to the Python community make him an excellent candidate for PSF Fellow membership.

2024 Q3 Nominations

Aidis Stukas

Selected in Q1 of 2025

I, Cristián Maureira-Fredes, would like to nominate Aidis Stukas for his long and fruitful Python Community help in Lithuania. Following you can find a list of all the meetups, conferences, and initiatives where Aidis has been helping in his own words.

PyCon Lithuania

- 2017 was the first year I chaired the conference, and acted as chair till today. The year I took responsibility for organizing the event it was a single day event with 8 talks by 6 presenters, with 0 international speakers.

- In 2019 it grew to a 2 day event, with 10+ foreign speakers, 4 tracks + Django girls session and a total number of unique participants at about 330.

- We had plans to grow in 2020, but they got ruined by COVID.

- However, in autumn of 2021 we managed to revive the conference with a small event of 130 people.

- In 2022 there was another event, this time with more than 350 attendees.

- In 2023 there was another event, this time with 450 participants

- In 2024 There was another event, this time with close to 550 participants, the first full 3 day conference, with 60 sessions.

To sum up I have chaired 7 PyCon Lithuania, growing it from 80 to 550 participants, from 8 to 60 talks, from 0 international speakers to majority international speakers.

Python meetups

I was also actively involved in organizing meetups in Kaunas and in Vilnius.

- KaunasPy (www.meetup.com/KaunasPy/). I started the KaunasPy meetup and organized 10 events. Currently it has 391 members.

- PyData Kaunas (www.meetup.com/PyData-Kaunas/) I started the meetup and chaired 11~ out of 14 events. The meetup currently has 467 members.

- VilniusPy (www.meetup.com/Vilniuspy/) I joined this one late. In total it has 26 events. My contribution was organizing the last 7 meetups, that took place online, during the COVID quarantine.

Python in Education

I was part of an initiative that enabled Python to be used in the exams. https://www.svietimonaujienos.lt/python-programavimo-kalbos-naudojimas-informaciniu-technologiju-brandos-egzamine/

Additionally, I helped organize, using PSF funding, two seminars, in collaboration with Kaunas University of Technology and Association of Lithuanian Information Technology teachers. Two events series that

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Closing

We are very lucky to have Aidis in Lithuania, because it's a key person that has kept the Python community in Lithuania alive. I met Aidist in the last PyCon Lithuania, and I was impressed by all the contributions that he has been giving to the Python community for so long, and I believe he deserves the PSF Fellow recognition.

Artur Czepiel

Selected in Q3 of 2024

I, Mia Bajić, would like to nominate Artur Czepiel for the PSF fellowship for his exceptional contributions to the EuroPython Society. He has played a key role in organizing Python Pizza in the Czech Republic and PyData and Pykonik meetups in Krakow.

Artur began contributing to the Python community in 2017 by rewriting the EuroPython website. He joined the EuroPython Society Board in 2018 and served on it in 2021 and 2022. During his tenure, he led significant initiatives, including a major infrastructure migration and played an important role in venue selection and conference budgeting for 2019, 2022, and 2023.

In 2023, as Chair of the Board, Artur introduced forward-thinking practices, such as planning the next year's venue within the current term, greatly improving the conference planning process.

Remarkably, he took a sabbatical to dedicate himself fully to enhancing the Society.

Artur also organized remote Python Pizza in 2020 and successfully brought it to the Czech Republic, spreading the event to other cities. Additionally, he has organized PyData and Pykonik events in Krakow since 2017.

He is a true ambassador of the Python community, demonstrating unmatched dedication. I sincerely hope you consider him for the award.

David Hewitt

I, Sebastián Ramírez, propose that David Hewitt, Messense, and Konstin be recognized as Fellows of the Python Software Foundation.

They are the main maintainers of PyO3 and Maturin, the components providing Rust bindings for Python.

These tools have allowed a wave of new high-performance tools in Python, powered by Rust underneath. This includes packages like Cryptography, Pydantic, Polars, UV, and many others.

One of the main things people doubt about using Python is its performance, and these tools are giving Python a huge boost in performance capacity through libraries using them. That enables Python to be used in many complex and performance-heavy use cases where the alternative would have been to use another language. This way Python can cover even more fields, reassuring its position as the best language to use for the majority of use cases.

Hamdalah Adetunji

Selected in Q2 of 2025

I, David Mertz, nominate Hamdalah Adetunji to be a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation. I had the opportunity to speak with her at PyCon Nigeria, at which she spoke and helped organize. She has both a warm and welcoming manner, bringing people into Python communities, and a deep commitment to organizing the communities via conferences and other events.

Hamdalah has been a part of the Python Nigeria team for the last 7 years. She joined only a few months after only learning about Python, but was then invited to be a member of the its Board due to the passion she showed for the community.

Over the past 7 years, she has been involved in mentoring girls at the Django girls event across Nigeria, and recently organized one at the just concluded Pycon NG. She has also played an important role in the organization of the first, second and the most recent Pycon NG which sees an influx of Python programmers and enthusiasts from around the country, and a few from places farther away (such as here in the US :-)).

Hamdalah is in charge of the financial team of Python Nigeria and responsible for the welfare of attendees during the conference. She has accomplished those roles well.

Ivy Fung Oi Wei

Selected in Q1 of 2025

I, KwonHan Bae, am pleased to recommend Ivy Fung Oi Wei for the PSF Fellow membership. Ivy has demonstrated exceptional dedication and leadership in the Python community through various initiatives.

- Organized PyCon MY since 2019

- Chairperson for PyCon APAC 2020, held in Sabah, East Malaysia

- Successfully transitioned PyCon APAC 2020 to an online format due to the global pandemic

- Focused on panel discussions and invited international speakers

- Established connections with PyCon organizers regionally

- Volunteered for translation and emceeing at PyLadies events

- Actively participated in PyCons across the APAC region

- Aimed to make PyCon MY self-sustainable and groom successors

- Collaborated with local authorities and communities to promote PyCon MY

Ivy's proactive approach and unwavering commitment make her a deserving candidate for the PSF Fellow honor. Thank you for considering her nomination.

James Tang Ing Wei

I, KwonHan Bae, am writing to nominate James Tang Ing Wei for the prestigious PSF Fellow membership. James has made significant contributions to the Python community through his involvement in PyCon MY.

• Core committee member for PyCon MY since 2017

• Chairperson for PyCon MY 2019 and 2023

• Coached juniors on event organization and Python skills

• Managed infrastructure and applications for PyCon MY, including a virtual conference platform during COVID-19

• Handled budget management and sponsorship acquisition

• Spoke at various PyCons around the region, applying learned insights to PyCon MY

• Contributed approximately 10 hours per week during PyCon MY preparation periods

I strongly believe that James’s dedication and contributions make him a deserving candidate for this honor. Thank you for considering this nomination.

Jay Miller

Selected in Q3 of 2024

I, Iqbal Abdullah, a PSF Fellow hereby would like to nominate Jay Miller for PSF Fellow.

Jay has been involved in the Python community since 2014. Jay is an example Pythonista: He was most recently the keynote speaker for PyCon US 2024 in Pittsburgh. He also spoke as a keynote at DjangoCon 2022. He is also the founder of the Black Python Devs initiative, which aims to open doors and opportunities to learn and grow for anyone who identifies as black within the Python community.

Jay has put in consistent effort in breaking barriers and stereotypes inside and outside of the Python community. He is an example Pythonista, and worthy to become a PSF Fellow.

Jessica Greene

I, KwonHan Bae, am writing to nominate Jessica Greene for the prestigious PSF Fellow membership. Jessica has made significant contributions to the Python community through her various roles and activities.

• PyLadies chapter lead since 2018

• PySV board member since 2023

• PSF Conduct Working Group member since 2022

• Python Pizza Hamburg Organizer for 2023

• Keynote speaker at PyCon Italia 2022 and PyCon India 2023

• Tutorial presenter at PyConDe 2022 and PyCon US 2024

I strongly believe that Jessica’s dedication and contributions make her a deserving candidate for this honor. Thank you for considering this nomination.

Julia Duimovich

Selected in Q1 of 2025

We, Jon Banafato, Elaine Wong, Jeff Triplett & David Wolever, nominate Julia Duimovich to be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation. Julia has been a core contributor to both PyCon US and PyCon Canada, serving as a PyCon US Session Staff Chair for the years 2016 through 2021 and as a PyCon Canada organizer from 2015 through 2017. In addition to her organizing work behind the scenes, Julia's role in the green room meant that she has been many volunteers' first introduction to volunteering with a Python conference. Her ability to welcome conference attendees into volunteer positions and to encourage their continued participation is an asset to the Python community at large. Julia has also presented talks at conferences such as PyCon Canada, North Bay Python, and others. For these reasons and more, we believe that Julia furthers the mission of the PSF and should be recognized as a PSF Fellow.

Kojo Idrissa

Selected in Q3 of 2024

We, Jon Banafato and Jeff Triplett, nominate Kojo Idrissa to be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation. Kojo is ever-present within Python communities within North America and around the world. In both his role as a leader of the PyCon US Newcomer Orientation workshop and his general presence at Python conferences, Kojo is often an attendee's first exposure to a Python community. He sets the kind of inclusive and welcoming tone that Python communities aspire to and encourages others to do the same.

Kojo is also a conference speaker and organizer. He has spoken at a variety of conferences and keynoted several, including PyCon Africa, PyGotham, PyTexas, and DjangoCon Europe. He has served in Orientation, Lightning Talks, and Sprints Chair roles at DjangoCon US since 2016 and been a PyCon US Newcomer Orientation leader since 2018. He also serves Python communities through board-level and advisory work, having served as a board member for the Django Events Foundation of North America and an advisor for Black Python Devs.

For these reasons and more, we believe that Kojo sets an example for the community at large and deserves recognition as a PSF Fellow. Kojo has also been recognized with a PSF Community Service Award for similar work for the month of October 2024.

Konstin

I, Sebastián Ramírez, propose that David Hewitt, Messense, and Konstin be recognized as Fellows of the Python Software Foundation.

They are the main maintainers of PyO3 and Maturin, the components providing Rust bindings for Python.

These tools have allowed a wave of new high-performance tools in Python, powered by Rust underneath. This includes packages like Cryptography, Pydantic, Polars, UV, and many others.

One of the main things people doubt about using Python is its performance, and these tools are giving Python a huge boost in performance capacity through libraries using them. That enables Python to be used in many complex and performance-heavy use cases where the alternative would have been to use another language. This way Python can cover even more fields, reassuring its position as the best language to use for the majority of use cases.

Marcelo Trylesinski

I, Sebastián Ramírez, propose that Marcelo Trylesinski be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation.

Marcelo started helping with the FastAPI community a few years ago, he became the top official FastAPI Expert (https://fastapi.tiangolo.com/fastapi-people/#fastapi-experts-all-time) due to his contributions helping others with their questions. That is a difficult, long and continuous task, that in most cases is not very visible or highlighted but is one of the most important tasks to foster a community. Through that, he has helped foster the welcoming culture in the FastAPI community.

Now he is also the maintainer of Starlette and Uvicorn, which are the building blocks of FastAPI and other tools. He now works for Pydantic, where he contributes as well.

He has been for a long time now helping with open source and communities around Python while ensuring that the Python community is healthy and welcoming.

Messense

I, Sebastián Ramírez, propose that David Hewitt, Messense, and Konstin be recognized as Fellows of the Python Software Foundation.

They are the main maintainers of PyO3 and Maturin, the components providing Rust bindings for Python.

These tools have allowed a wave of new high-performance tools in Python, powered by Rust underneath. This includes packages like Cryptography, Pydantic, Polars, UV, and many others.

One of the main things people doubt about using Python is its performance, and these tools are giving Python a huge boost in performance capacity through libraries using them. That enables Python to be used in many complex and performance-heavy use cases where the alternative would have been to use another language. This way Python can cover even more fields, reassuring its position as the best language to use for the majority of use cases.

Ruth Temiloluwa Afape

I, David Mertz, wish to nominate as a PSF Fellow Temi Afape, whom I had the enormous pleasure of meeting in her role as an organizer of PyCon Nigeria 2024.

Ruth Temiloluwa Afape is a passionate tech leader and community builder. She envisions a future where everyone has the power to create positive change through technology. Driven by this vision, she has dedicated her career to training, mentoring, and building communities that equip children, women, and young adults with the digital skills they need to thrive.

Temiloluwa's journey began with a deep faith in technology's transformative potential. She has tirelessly organized events and trainings and volunteered in organizations like Google Developers Group, Women Techmakers, Django Girls, and Python Nigeria, sparking young Africans' interest in coding and empowering girls to build websites.

Since 2016, she has been involved in community development and driving effective changes in the technology space, primarily as it affects women and children. Her first community engagement was co-organizing Django Girls in Lautech, Oyo State. After that, she organized another Django Girls event in Onitsha, Anambra State, Lagos State, and Ogbomoso, Oyo State. Temiloluwa's commitment to empowering women in tech is further demonstrated through her volunteer work at several Django Girls events. She shared her expertise and knowledge at these events, coaching and inspiring ladies to build their first website.

In March 2018, Temiloluwa started Women Techmakers Lautech, now known as Women Techmakers Ogbomoso. There, she hosted an event for women in the community to celebrate those in technology and inspire those who want to work in it. Later that year, she was nominated to lead the Google Developers Groups in Ogbomoso, where she served as the lead for five years before leaving the community in 2024. In 2019, she was voted in as the treasurer for the Python Nigeria community, where she served for a year. In 2023, she was invited to the Python Nigeria board again, where she currently serves as the project manager for the community.

Fueled by a desire to create a lasting impact, Temiloluwa founded Rubies Technologies. This social enterprise empowers Africans, especially kids and teenagers, with the skills to develop innovative ideas and build sustainable solutions. Rubies Technologies has impacted close to 4000 Africans within and outside Africa. She currently leads over 30 individuals as a team lead and community/project manager for Rubies Technologies and Rubies Tech Foundation, advocating for the UN's Sustainable Development Goals 4, 5, 8, and 9.

Temiloluwa's commitment to empowering others shines through her leadership and dedication to building a brighter future for all.

Tereza Iofciu

Selected in Q1 of 2025

I, KwonHan Bae, am excited to nominate Tereza Iofciu for the esteemed PSF Fellow membership. Tereza has been a pivotal figure in the Python community, with contributions that span several significant initiatives.

* Initiated PyLadies HH in 2018 inspired by Mei Li’s efforts in Berlin

* Co-ran the PyLadies IoT workshop at PyCon Berlin in 2019 with Jessica and Avare

* Organized the first Python Pizza Hamburg in 2019 with Yenny Cheung and Alexander Hendorf

* Coordinated the International Women’s Day PyLadies event in 2021 with Lorena Mesa and Georgi Ker, hosting the Europe/Africa stream

* Co-organized the German Ada Lovelace Day in 2021

* Held New Year’s Python Pizza event in 2020

* Managed Remote HH Python Pizza in 2022 with Jessica Greene

* Directed the remote experience for PyConDe and PyData Berlin in 2022

* Organized the in-person Hamburg Python Pizza in 2023 with Jessica Greene and Cristian

Additionally, Tereza joined the PSF Code of Conduct and Diversity & Inclusion work groups in 2021, the NumFocus DISC Committee in 2022, served as PyData HH Meetup organizer in 2019, and has been a PySV board member since 2019. She is also the Program Co-chair for PyCon US 2024.

I firmly believe that Tereza’s unwavering commitment and impactful contributions make her an exceptional candidate for this recognition. Thank you for considering her nomination.

Trey Hunner

Selected in Q3 of 2024

I, Kenneth Love, propose that Trey Hunner be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation, due to their significant contributions to the Python community as an educator and the creator of Python Morsels (pythonmorsels.com). Trey also speaks and teaches at many conferences, spreading Python to even more folks. On a personal note, Trey is also a very kind person, someone I'd be proud to call a fellow Fellow.

2024 Q2 Nominations

Fozi Azzubaidi

I, Desiree A Robledo, am writing to nominate **Fozi Azzubaidi** for the prestigious title of **PSF Fellow**. Fozi's exceptional contributions to the Python community make them a deserving candidate for this honor.

**Contributions:**

- **Technical Excellence**: Fozi has consistently demonstrated technical excellence through their code contributions. Their work has significantly impacted the Python ecosystem.

- **Community Leadership**: Fozi actively participates in Python events, conferences, and user groups. Their talks and workshops have inspired countless developers.

- **Mentoring**: Fozi is a dedicated mentor, helping newcomers find their footing in the Python world. Their patience and guidance have made a difference.

- **Advocacy**: Fozi tirelessly advocates for Python, both online and offline. Their blog posts, tweets, and open-source advocacy have raised awareness about Python's strengths.

**Impact:** Fozi's impact extends beyond code. They foster collaboration, inclusivity, and innovation within the community. Their positive influence is felt by developers worldwide.

Leonard Richardson

Selected in Q2 of 2024

I, Sumana Harihareswara, propose that you consider Leonard Richardson as a PSF Fellow.

As founder and maintainer of the web-scraping library Beautiful Soup https://www.crummy.com/software/BeautifulSoup/ , and as author of its detailed documentation, Richardson is the driving force behind a popular and useful open source tool that is one of the most frequently used libraries in the entire Python ecosystem. For twenty years, he has maintained, documented, and improved Beautiful Soup, and provided support to its users, almost entirely in his volunteer time. Since Beautiful Soup is the first library many Python novices use, Richardson's tireless efforts have included patiently responding to many Python newcomers who submit bug reports that are caused by their own flawed code.

More on this year as the 20th anniversary of this tool: https://www.harihareswara.net/posts/2024/celebrate-beautiful-soups-20th-anniversary/

His zine "Tool Safety" https://www.crummy.com/software/BeautifulSoup/zine/ discusses "what writing Beautiful Soup taught me about software development" and urges users to consider: "If you've used Beautiful Soup over the past 10+ years and want to say thank you, the best way is to be thoughtful about how you use it."

Richardson has also co-written multiple influential technical books, such as "RESTFul Web Services" (later edition: "RESTful Web APIs" for O'Reilly.

>From 2014 to 2022, Richardson worked at the New York Public Library architecting and leading the open source Library Simplified project https://librarysimplified.org/ , which makes borrowing ebooks from a public library as easy as buying them from an online bookstore. As part of that, he was also architect and team lead for the Open eBooks project https://www.openebooks.org/, which delivers free ebooks to children in K-12 education.

Wun-Hua "Winnie" Ke

Selected in Q2 of 2024

We, Iqbal Abdullah and Yung-Yu Chen, PSF Fellows, would like to nominate Winnie as a PSF Fellow.

Wun-Hua "Winnie" Ke's contributions to the Python Taiwan community are both significant and diverse, beginning with her role as a volunteer on the PyCon Taiwan organization team. In 2020, she facilitated connections between PyCon Taiwan speakers and various local user groups, enhancing the community's engagement and knowledge sharing. As the program committee chair in 2021, Ke launched the "Young Inspirers" program, which has welcomed more than 10 participants to date. Additionally, she founded PyCast, the PyCon Taiwan podcast, which achieved a rank of 7 among technology podcasts in Taiwan.

In 2023, Ke expanded her influence by serving as the conference chair for PyCon Taiwan, during which she produced a documentary celebrating the conference's 10th anniversary. Her participation as a panelist at PyLadiesCon the same year further underscored her dedication to the community. Ke's contributions are not limited to organizational roles; she remains actively involved in technical contributions within the local community and seeks to expand her involvement internationally. Her participation in the APAC Python community meetings at PyCon APAC 2023 in Tokyo is a testament to her commitment to contributing to the APAC region and the global Python community.

2024 Q1 Nominations

Adam Johnson

Selected in Q1 of 2024

I, Simon Willison, would like to nominate Adam Johnson as a PSF fellow.

Adam is a long-standing contributor to Django, a member of the Django project steering council, and a co-organizer of the Django London meetup.

He’s the author of two books about Django: Boost Your Django DX and Speed Up Your Django Tests, and publishes an excellent blog at https://adamj.eu/tech/ with hundreds of posts, many providing clear documentation of Python and Django concepts that are not covered in detail elsewhere.

He’s also the active maintainer of 30 packages on PyPI:

- apig-wsgi - blacken-docs - django-browser-reload - django-cors-headers - django-htmx - django-linear-migrations - django-minify-html - Django-MySQL - django-perf-rec - django-permissions-policy - django-read-only - django-rich - django-upgrade - django-version-checks - ec2-metadata - flake8-comprehensions - flake8-logging - flake8-no-pep420 - flake8-tidy-imports - heroicons - patchy - pygments-git - pytest-flake8-path - pytest-is-running - pytest-randomly - pytest-restrict - pytest-reverse - time-machine - treepoem - unittest-parametrize

I think Adam’s efforts to support Python, Django and open source in general deserve to be recognized.

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I (David Smith) would like to nominate Adam Johnson to be recognised as a fellow of the PSF. Adam has made significant contributions over a number of years to the Python community. Some highlights:

- Running the Django London meetup for a number of years. In particular a special mention to moving this online during the covid pandemic. - Member of the django security team - Member of Django Steering Council since the 2.2 release cycle (circa 2019). - Author of three books, two on Django and one on git. - Numerous contributions over a number of years to Django itself - Many, many blog posts including a series on type hints. - Maintenance of a number (lots?) of PyPI packages (https://adamj.eu/projects/). A number are django specific but there are also a number of testing related packages, flake8 and pytest plugins for example.

Kafui Alordo

I, Noah Alorwu nominator, propose that Kafui Alordo a Pythonista be recognized as a fellow of the Python Software Foundation in regards to his enormous contribution to the Python Community in Ghana, playing a pivotal role as the Lead of the Python User Group Ho 2017–present, pioneering the adoption of tech within the Ho tech space.

He has also organized numerous Django Girls workshop and also served as a mentor at some of these workshops.

Kanishk Pachauri

I, Akshat Sharma, propose that Kanishk Pachauri to be recognized as a Fellow of Python Software Foundation, due to their significant contributions to the Python Community.

They have taken numerous Python and related workshops for professionals and university students and help them build on Python. He has also served as a Volunteer in Python Conferences like PyCon Italia, PyDelhi Conf and other local level Python and related conferences.

Apart from this, they are also maintaining Open-Source projects such as Pep8Speaks(https://github.com/pep8speaks-org/pep8speaks) , and contributed to projects like Dateparser and Scrapinghub.

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I, Tushar Gupta, propose that Kanishk Pachauri be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation, due to his significance to the Python Community and OpenSource.

He has been volunteering nationally and internationally at multiple major PyCon like PyCon Italia, PyDelhi Conf, PyCon India and FOSS Delhi. He also leads many local events and workshops for professional and university students. Kanishk has also been part of Google Summer of Code and Major League Hacking both as a fellow and a coach and I highly believe he would be a great and valuable addition to the PSF.

His love for Python is also reflected by his GitHub as he contributes to a bunch of Python projects like pep8speaks, Dateparser, ScrapingHub and Robyn.

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I, Mayank Agarwal, propose that Kanishk Pachauri be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation, due to his outstanding contributions to the python community.

Kanishk has dedicated himself to empowering professionals and university students through numerous Python and related workshops. His commitment extends to his volunteer work at prestigious Python conferences such as PyCon Italia, PyDelhi Conf, and various local events, where he shares his expertise and enriches the learning experiences of attendees. In addition to his educational initiatives, Kanishk is an active contributor to the open-source ecosystem. He not only maintains projects like Robyn but also lends his expertise to enhancing projects like Dateparser and supporting platforms like Scrapinghub.

Lili Feng

I, Shane Zhang, am writing to nominate Dr. Lili Feng, a Machine Learning Research Engineer at Nielsen, for the prestigious Python Software Foundation Fellow Membership. As a fellow PhD student of Dr. Feng, I have had the privilege of witnessing firsthand Dr. Feng's remarkable contributions to the Python community.

Dr. Feng's expertise spans across geophysics, machine learning, high-performance computing, and the media industry. His contributions are not only varied but also substantial, bolstering numerous Python projects. A testament to Dr. Feng commitment to open science is his GitHub repository (https://github.com/NoisyLeon), which houses his projects.

A prime illustration of his work is 'surfpy' (https://github.com/NoisyLeon/surfpy), a comprehensive Python library designed for surface wave tomography, receiver function analysis, and Bayesian Monte Carlo joint inversion. This tool encapsulates advanced geophysical methodologies to manage and interpret sizeable seismic datasets, facilitating the development of three-dimensional terrestrial models inclusive of uncertainty quantification. Our research group has utilized this library to produce multiple publications in leading geophysical journals, and it has also supported the work of other research teams.

I wholeheartedly believe Dr. Feng will be a valuable member of the PSF Fellows, bringing his continued dedication and innovation to our collective endeavors.

Thank you for considering this nomination. I am confident that Dr. Feng will be an esteemed addition to the PSF Fellows and will continue to make significant contributions to our community.

2023 Q4 Nominations

Alexey Saraev

I, Natalia Solomatina, am writing to formally nominate Mr. Alexey Saraev for membership in Python Software Foundation. Mr. Saraev is a highly qualified individual who has made significant contributions to the technology community and, in particular, has demonstrated excellence and commitment that align with the criteria for becoming a Fellow in Python Software Foundation.Mr. Alexey Saraev has demonstrated remarkable dedication and achievement in various aspects of software development, making him an exemplary candidate for Python Software Foundation membership. His contributions to the Python community and the broader technology ecosystem include:

1. Extraordinary Contributions: - In his role as a Lead Software Engineer, Mr. Saraev played a critical role in the development and maintenance of the iOS application for Stretchit Inc. - Under his development, the app's user engagement increased by 500%, and user ratings improved from 4.5 to 4.8, reflecting user satisfaction and loyalty. - His efforts resulted in a sixfold increase in the number of app users, expanding its reach and influence.

2. Technical Excellence: - Mr. Saraev holds certifications in various technology areas, including Python, Swift, and Unity, which demonstrate his technical expertise. His proficiency in these areas has enabled him to develop and launch over 10 iOS applications with high user ratings and positive reviews. - In particular, he developed iBeauty photo editor that leverages AI, particularly for body part recognition and editing using computer vision. The application is available on the App Store and has received positive reviews. He is a the sole developer responsible for STRETCHIT Application. This app incorporates AI for data processing and machine learning, enabling it to track user activity, analyze biometric data, and deliver personalized workouts. The application, available on the AppStore, has garnered favorable reviews.

3. Widespread Usage or Acclaim: - His iOS applications have achieved widespread usage and acclaim, further validating his excellence as an app developer. - He received recognition from the CEO for playing a pivotal role in the successful development of the STRETCHIT mobile application. - Mr. Saraev’s acclaim is supported by signed recognition received from 5 prominent software development experts.

4. Leadership and Community Involvement: - As a Project Lead Developer at Blind Archer Games, he is leading the development of "The Chronicles of Overlord" game, showcasing his leadership skills. - Mr. Saraev won the Hack.Moscow v 2.0 international hackathon in two categories: one sponsored by 1C and another by the Higher School of Economics. During the hackathon, a mobile application prototype named iFound was created. iFound assists users in locating the nearest and most cost-effective products through barcode scanning. When users point their cameras at a product's barcode, the application identifies it and presents nearby stores and their prices for comparison. Hack.Moscow v 2.0 international hackathon was organized in November 2018 by Russian Hackers. - Won the EdCrunch/Mix Hack national hackathon with the Market.Skills application prototype. The Market.Skills project implemented AI technologies for the analysis of job descriptions and profiles of specialists. Natural language processing and machine learning algorithms were employed to evaluate candidates' experience, education, and skills. EdCrunch/Mix Hack national hackathon was organized in September 2018 by Amplua.

5. Commitment to Community Values: - Mr. Saraev's involvement in hackathons and professional associations suggests a commitment to community values and principles. - Mr. Saraev was elected as a member of ALRII - Association of Laboratories for Artificial Intelligence Development. Based on the outlined achievements and contributions, Mr. Alexey Saraev exemplifies the qualities and accomplishments that Python Software Foundation values in its members. His remarkable work in software development and his dedication to technology make him a strong candidate for Python Software Foundation membership.

Daisy Leigh Brenecki

I, Christopher Neugebauer, nominate Daisy Leigh Brenecki to the position of PSF Fellow, in recognition of her work leading the Python community in Australia, initially as an organiser of DjangoCon AU, and then leading PyCon Australia over the course of four years. In this time she endured multiple changes of direction due to the unpredictable nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, successfully delivering PyConline AU 2020, and PyCon AU's return to an in-person event in 2023. Throughout her time leading PyCon Australia, she has repeatedly demonstrated her ability to build teams, and has led her events with a commitment to inclusivity and diversity that is an example of the best in the Python community.

Fatemeh Tarash Kashani

I'm Ali Tavallaie, reaching out to nominate Ms. Fatemeh Tarash Kashani for PSF Fellow recognition. For over a decade, Fatemeh has been a core member of the Tehran Python User Group, playing a pivotal role in organizing and holding our meetups. Her dedication has provided a consistent and invaluable platform for Python enthusiasts in Tehran.

While the group boasts several dedicated members, Fatemeh's consistent involvement has ensured regularity and quality in our events. Her leadership has fostered both diverse content, from workshops to keynotes, and an inclusive atmosphere, making our community more vibrant and welcoming.

Jelle Zijlstra

Selected in Q4 of 2023

I, Sebastián Ramírez, propose that Jelle Zijlstra be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation.

He has silently contributed a lot to typing in Python, he's one of the maintainers and the top contributor of typing_extensions, which enables the use of new/future features of Python typing in previous versions of Python. This has been key to the evolution of type annotations in Python as it enables the experimentation phases of features during the development of new standards. And it also helps the adoption of new standards by providing a way to use them in earlier versions of Python, instead of having to wait until everyone moves to a new version.

I recently got the chance to interact more directly with him, I reached out with an idea, and he helped me, guided me, offered to be a sponsor of a PEP, and has been a great guide and mentor in the process. All despite my lack of knowledge and experience with the process. He's been always very respectful, friendly, and gentle with his feedback, and always looking for the best way to achieve the best for the language. But all while demonstrating the spirit of the Python community, open, inclusive, and encouraging to everyone, from all backgrounds.

Maaya Ishida

I, Iqbal Abdullah, a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation, nominate Maaya Ishida.

Since 2014, Maya has been involved in the PyLadies Tokyo community by actively giving talks and sharing her knowledge. She has risen now as a community leader within PyLadies Tokyo. She has worked tirelessly, mostly behind the scenes to manage, promote and most importantly guide newcomers to the community, which we need.

Beyond the PyLadies Tokyo community, since 2018 Maaya is also an active member promoting and teaching Python through her work in the PyLadies Caravan, where she travels around Japan meeting community members outside of Tokyo and running boot camps. I just cannot stress how important this particular work that level up the communities outside of Tokyo who have fewer opportunities than us within the city.

She also actively helps out with the yearly PyCon JP conference.

She has also been actively involved in getting the regional APAC PyLadies community to work together and learn from one another.

Maaya writes code, teaches Python and organizes people around her for the betterment of our community. She is an example Pythonista who passes the bar and beyond.

Mayokun Adeoti

I, Noah Alorwu, nominator, propose that Mayokun Adeoti a Pythonista be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation. Mayokun has made remarkable contributions to the Python community, particularly through his extensive involvement in fostering Python's growth and education.

Mayokun has played a pivotal role in promoting Python and empowering aspiring developers. He has diligently organized and provided coaching for 8 editions of Django Girls, an initiative that has introduced countless individuals to the world of Python and web development. His dedication to mentoring and educating aspiring programmers is truly commendable.

In addition to his outstanding work with Django Girls, Mayokun has been a prominent leader in the Python community in Abuja, Nigeria, where he has consistently supported and guided fellow Python enthusiasts. Notably, he organized the First Python Weekend Abuja, an event that brought together Python aficionados and enthusiasts to share knowledge and experiences.

Mayokun Adeoti's unwavering commitment to the Python community, both locally and globally, reflects his passion for spreading Python's influence and fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.

Rohit Goswami

After much deliberation, I (Rohit Goswami) have decided to self nominate myself to be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation. I am a NumPy developer for over two years now, where I focus on f2py , the Fortran in Python interface generator. This effort has been non-trivial, in no small part because of the distutils removal in 3.12. It is also (unfortunately) rather unlovable work, as though it bridges Fortran and Python, both communities are typically striving to remove F2PY. I have of course also had other interactions, I contribute to SciPy fairly regularly, and have also lead the d-SEAMS organization under the PSF for GSoC 2023 last year. I have served as a mentor for several other years and organizations (NumPy 2022, LFortran 2021 etc). I have also had the opportunity to present at SciPyCon in 2022, and PyCon India 2020.

Sixu Meng

I, Muzi Liu, am reaching out to formally nominate Sixu Meng for the esteemed recognition as a PSF Fellow based on their unparalleled contributions to the Python community.

Sixu's work with Python has consistently showcased technical excellence. His code, tests, documentation, and designs have not only set industry standards but have also been pivotal in enhancing the data privacy of billions globally. It's a testament to their capabilities that the contributions have made a massive impact not only in the tech industry but also in ensuring the safety and privacy of data for countless individuals.

Beyond the monumental technical impact, Sixu has been a beacon of passion and dedication for the Python community. His involvement in organizing events, teaching, and mentoring has elevated the stature and reach of Python, enriching the community at large.

Sixu embodies the ideals we hold dear in the Python community. His unwavering commitment to the Python community’s Code of Conduct and their efforts in fostering a positive and inclusive environment are exemplary.

I strongly urge the committee to recognize the profound and far-reaching contributions of Sixu by considering the nomination for PSF Fellow. His achievements with Python, especially in the realm of data privacy, are both groundbreaking and inspiring.

2023 Q3 Nominations

Anton Patrushev

I, Andrey Vlasovskikh, propose that Anton Patrushev be recognized as a Fellow of the PythonSoftware Foundation, due to his significant contributions to the Python community as the founder of the PyCon Russia conference in 2013 and the director of the program committee. PyCon Russia is a regional conference that used to be attended by a lot of speakers from all over the world (USA, Germany, Australia, Canada, Poland, etc.). It has helped to boost the popularity of Python and the international Python community in Russia.

Asif Saif Uddin

I am writing to enthusiastically nominate Asif Saif Uddin for the prestigious position of Python Software Foundation Fellow. As a seasoned Pragmatic Software Craftsman, Asif's contributions and expertise in the field of programming, particularly in Python, are truly commendable.

Asif's diverse skill set, which spans across languages such as C, Python, Cloud technologies, JSON:API, React,showcases his versatility and deep understanding of the software development landscape. His commitment to excellence is reflected in his active participation in various open-source projects, most notably as a core team member of Celery, oAuthlib, PyJWT, SockJS, and DjangoRESTframework. Also Technical editor of two Django books .

With a strong presence on GitHub (https://github.com/auvipy) and Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/auvipy/), Asif's extensive portfolio of contributions and projects serves as a testament to his dedication to the Python community. His efforts have not only enriched the ecosystem but have also played a pivotal role in shaping the direction of key projects.

Asif's leadership qualities are evident in his role within the Python community, where he has consistently demonstrated his ability to collaborate, mentor, and foster growth. His profound knowledge and innovative approach to problem-solving have been pivotal in pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved with Python and related technologies.

I firmly believe that Asif Saif Uddin's exceptional technical skills, coupled with his unwavering dedication to the Python community, make him an outstanding candidate for the position of Python Software Foundation Fellow. His continued contributions and involvement will undoubtedly contribute to the growth and advancement of Python as a language and a platform.

Thank you for considering my nomination. I wholeheartedly support Asif's candidacy and believe that his inclusion as a Python Software Foundation Fellow would be a valuable asset to the Python community.

Bhavesh Bhatt

I, Aditi, wholeheartedly nominate Bhavesh Bhatt for the esteemed Python Software Foundation (PSF) Fellow Membership. Bhavesh's exceptional contributions to the Python community, particularly through his YouTube channels, make him an outstanding candidate and a perfect torchbearer for this prestigious role.

Bhavesh's dedication to sharing knowledge and empowering aspiring Python developers is truly commendable. Through his Machine Learning based YouTube channel and Python based YouTube channel, he has created over 350 high-quality videos, attracting an impressive audience of 50,000+ subscribers and accumulating more than 4+ million views. These channels have served as invaluable learning resources for individuals looking to enhance their Python skills and explore the world of data science and machine learning.

Link to his Machine Learning based YouTube channel ⟶ bit.ly/bhaveshbhatt Link to his Python based YouTube channel ⟶ bit.ly/pythontricks Link to his GitHub profile ⟶ https://github.com/bhattbhavesh91

As a Python enthusiast myself, I can personally attest to the significant impact Bhavesh's YouTube channels have had on my growth as a Python developer. His engaging and informative content has enabled me to grasp complex Python concepts, explore advanced techniques, and apply them to real-world projects effectively. Bhavesh's ability to explain intricate topics in a clear and accessible manner sets him apart as a remarkable educator in the Python community.

Not only has Bhavesh shared his expertise through online channels, but he has also been recognized as a Google Developer Expert (GDE) in Machine Learning, a GitHub Star, a Neo4j Ninja, and a Google Cloud Champion Innovator. These accolades demonstrate his exceptional technical proficiency and leadership in the technology industry.

Moreover, Bhavesh's commitment to community excellence shines through his participation in various events and initiatives. Bhavesh's passion for giving back to the community is further evident in his involvement with the Neo4j Graphie award and his engagement as a Woxsen University Executive Fellow.

His accomplishments extend beyond conferences and awards, with his product winning the esteemed Best AI/ML Product of the year at Cypher 2022 and receiving the 40 under 40 Data Scientist award by Analytics India Magazine. These recognitions underscore his significant contributions to the field of data science and machine learning.

I firmly believe that Bhavesh Bhatt's dedication to spreading Python knowledge through his YouTube channels, combined with his diverse technical expertise and contributions to the community, make him an ideal candidate for the Python Software Foundation Fellow Membership. His passion, skill, and commitment to fostering growth in the Python community align perfectly with the values and objectives of the PSF. I wholeheartedly endorse Bhavesh's nomination and am confident that his induction as a Fellow would be an asset to the Python community at large.

(Second nomination)

I, Kunal Awasthi, am excited to put forth Bhavesh Bhatt, a remarkable individual, for consideration for the prestigious Python Software Foundation (PSF) Fellow Membership. Bhavesh sir's invaluable contributions to the Python community, notably through his PyCon sessions in Hyderabad and PyCon MEA Gitex Dubai, showcase his expertise and commitment to advancing the Python ecosystem. Bhavesh has left an indelible mark on the Python community through his insightful sessions at PyCon events, specifically highlighting his expertise in Building Intelligent Chatbots using Google's MakerSuite & PaLM API Integration with Neo4j Database. His knowledge-sharing extends beyond conferences, as evidenced by his engaging YouTube channels, where I have personally benefited from his teachings.

Bhavesh's Machine Learning-based channel and Python-based channel boast over 370 high-quality videos, garnering an impressive 50,000+ subscribers and accumulating more than 4+ million views. His content serves as a valuable resource, aiding individuals in enhancing their Python skills and exploring the realms of data science and machine learning.

As an avid Python enthusiast, I can attest to the impact Bhavesh sir's channels have had on my personal growth. His clear and accessible explanations have facilitated my understanding of complex Python concepts, allowing me to apply them effectively in real-world projects.Beyond his online presence, Bhavesh has earned recognition as a Google Developer Expert (GDE) in Machine Learning, a GitHub Star, a Neo4j Ninja, and a Google Cloud Champion Innovator. These accolades underscore his technical prowess and leadership in the technology industry.

Bhavesh's commitment to community excellence is evident in his involvement with the Neo4j Graphie award and his role as a Woxsen University Executive Fellow. His product's recognition as the Best AI/ML Product of the year at Cypher 2022 and receiving the 40 under 40 Data Scientist award by Analytics India Magazine further solidify his contributions to the data science and machine learning fields.

In conclusion, Bhavesh sir's dedication to spreading Python knowledge aligns seamlessly with the values of the Python Software Foundation. I wholeheartedly endorse Bhavesh sir's nomination and am confident that his induction as a Fellow would be a tremendous asset to the Python community.

Carl Meyer

Selected in 2012 I, Sebastián Ramírez, propose that Carl Meyer be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation. He has contributed a lot to Python internals, I personally know of his work on PEP 649, which requires dealing with a lot of internal complexity and it's all mainly to be able to make Python more inclusive by giving special support to communities and libraries using type annotations at runtime.

He has contributed in many other areas and was recently (some months ago) granted CPython core developer permissions.

He's normally not very visible and not getting a lot of attention, but he's always silently working and contributing from the back.

I have also seen him in conversations with others, making sure the Python community values are respected and fostered, with a strong commitment to the Python community in general.

Dustin Ingram

Selected in Q3 of 2023

I, Hugo van Kemenade, propose Dustin Ingram be recognised as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation, due to his dedication to the Python community, especially around packaging, infrastructure and security.

As a director of the PSF board for three years (2020-2023), Dustin worked to diversify the funding of the PSF, increase investment in staff and infrastructure, and to help diversify representation of the board and membership.

Further, Dustin plays a critical role in maintaining and administering PyPI, including support and moderation, and protecting against malware and infrastructure attacks. He is a member of OpenSSF's Technical Advisory Council, chairs OpenSSF's Securing Software Repositories working group to increase collaboration between ecosystems, and works on Google Open Source Security Team (GOSST) which improves the security of open source that Google relies on, including Python.

In addition, Dustin helps share information with the community by giving dozens of conferences talks, by writing blog posts, and through interviews and podcasts. He's helped organise PyTexas, including serving as conference chair and a board member of the PyTexas Foundation.

Dustin is also an open-source maintainer and contributor, and author or co-author of six PEPs.

Fabio Pliger

I, Sebastián Ramírez, propose that Fabio Pliger be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation. He created PyScript and it has brought a lot of attention and interest to Python. It is opening a lot of new possibilities for Python developers, and in particular, for Python newcomers that want to learn the language, and now, in many scenarios, these new comers to Python and in many cases to programming in general, don't have to struggle with the complications of installing Python on their computers, and they can start learning directly in a web environment.

Freilla Mae Espiñola

We, Micaela Reyes and Matt Lebrun, propose that Freilla Mae Espinola be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation, due to her outstanding contributions to the community, which include:

1. Within the Django Girls CDO and PyTsada community (Python user group in Cagayan de Oro) in Mindanao:

2. Within Python Philippines (PythonPH) community in Manila and Philippines:

Freilla Mae's impact extends beyond Django Girls CDO and PyTsada. We hold deep personal admiration for her exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication to the community especially during difficult and unclear situations.

She demonstrates a high sense of responsibility that is truly commendable. She willingly takes on additional tasks and supports others beyond regular volunteering obligations. Her ability to seamlessly transition between leadership and follower roles is truly remarkable.

Marlene Mhangami

Selected in Q3 of 2023

I, Joannah Nanjekye, would like to nominate Marlene Mhangami to be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation for her significant contributions to the Python community, particularly for her work empowering underrepresented groups and the Python community in Africa.

Marlene is a previous vice chair and director for the Python Software Foundation, where she served on the board for 5 years. During her time on the board she also served as communications co-chair, organizing the blogging team and highlighting the work of Python community members from around the world. She was also the inaugural chair for PyCon Africa, which was the first Pan-African gathering of the Python community on the continent of Africa. Marlene is the current chair of the PSF’s Diversity and Inclusion Work Group, which tries to support the PSF in its mission of creating a diverse and inclusive community of Python programmers. She is a regular attendee of Python conferences around the world and volunteers her time to give advice and host events for community members in different parts of the world.

Marlene has volunteered as an organizer and speaker at many Python conferences around the world. Here are a few examples

Marlene has been part of the Python community for years and continues to volunteer to make members feel welcome and included. You can find her Twitter profile here https://twitter.com/marlene_zw where you can see more about the work she does on a day to day basis.

Nikita Sobolev

Selected in Q3 of 2023

I, Valentin Dombrovsky, would like to nominate my long-time friend and colleague Nikita Sobolev as Python Software Foundation Fellow. Here's why I think he'd be a good fit.

1. "Creating and/or maintaining various engineering/design contributions. Nikita is an active open-source developer with a wide range of projects"

Nikita is an author of:

Nikita is a lead maintainer of:

Nikita is a maintainer of:

Nikita is also a CPython's triager.

Nikita is also a member of following GitHub organizations (performs different duties):

For his hard open-source work, Nikita was honoured to be recognised as a GitHub Star: https://stars.github.com/profiles/sobolevn

2. "Nominated Person has served the Python community through extraordinary efforts in organizing Python events, publicly promoting Python, and teaching and coordinating others. Nominated Person's efforts have shown leadership and resulted in long-lasting and substantial gains in the number and quality of Python users"

Nikita is an long-active organizer of MoscowPythonConf++ conferences in Moscow (member of programm committee: https://conf.python.ru/moscow/2023#committee). Nikita also organizes local meetups in Nizhy Novgorod: https://t.me/pytho_nn

Nikita is teaching Python to others in various forms since 2015, including Universities, internal corporate courses, and public webinars (https://education.borshev.com/python-typing). Nikita has personally taught more that 1000 new Python users.

Nikita is also a popular blog author, with a lot of articles about typing in Python: https://sobolevn.me

I think that Nikita is a really good fit for the PSF Fellow role as he has dedicated a lot of efforts both to developing various open source Python projects as well as educating other people and promoting Python as a programming language of choice.

Paolo Melchiorre

Selected in Q1 of 2024

I, Iqbal Abdullah, a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation, nominate Paolo Melchiorre to be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation.

Paolo has been an active member of our community for 15 years and during that time has contributed to different projects, from Python, Plone, Django, Psycopg and Pelican within different areas of expertise, from documentation, coding and translation to Italian.

He is also an active speaker and has presented in many Python related meetups and PyCons in Europe and the US. He also promotes the Python language through his coaching activities at workshops and also through his writings online.

Within my own work within our community, I am especially impressed with Paolo's dedication towards the theme of diversity: Namely the diverse natural language that we humans speak. As a non-native English speaker, Paolo has demonstrated courage by bringing forward the need to accommodate non-native English speakers into the community through translation of documentation and most importantly understanding.

I believe after all the work Paolo has done for us, his Fellowship is long overdue.

Raquel Dou

Selected in Q3 of 2023

I, Patrick Arminio, would like to nominate Raquel Dou as PSF Fellow, she's been the chair of EuroPython for the last 2 years, after being on the board for 3 years prior. She's been a great force in kicking off a culture change for the whole of EuroPython and I'm sure all her hard work will have long lasting effects.

It was also super nice to see her trying to encourage people to run for the board, to ensure we have good people with the right culture running the conference and EuroPython society

If you want to know more about her I encourage you to watch her latest speeches at EuroPython 2023 for the closing of the conference: https://www.youtube.com/live/X5PIZI18dOM?feature=share&t=2297 and opening: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHvm_TYhG14&list=PL8uoeex94UhEGxPOetT3bpg8ibcxflh44&index=3

Sayantika Banik

I, Iqbal Abdullah, a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation, nominate Sayantika Banik as a Fellow of the PSF.

Sayantika is an active member of our community: She founded NumFocus's Project Incubator, and organizer of PyLadies Bangalore, a Board Member of the Django Software Foundation and also a member of the D&I Workgroup of the PSF.

She has presented in many different meetups and PyCons especially in India, and through her mentorship in PyLadies Bangalore, has also shaped many newcomers to our community to emulate herself, as a strong supporter of the community by bringing up the people around her.

As a fellow member of the D&I WG, I can attest to her commitment to further the diversification and also inclusion of the many different people within our community.

Sayantika has worked hard for the betterment of the community around her, and I strongly believe that is what each and everyone of us should aspire to be.

2023 Q2 Nominations

Alan Vezina

I, Jeremiah Paige, propose that Alan Vezina be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation. He has helped to create and continues to foster the growth of both the Puget Sound Programming with Python (aka PuPPy) local interest group and PyCascades, the regional programming conference. Alan is an active Python community member, always being a friendly face, lending his repository of programming knowledge to new and seasoned individuals, and doing the hard work of setting up and maintaining CoCs.

Aseda Addai-Deseh

I, Abigail Mesrenyame Dogbe, propose that Aseda Addai-Deseh be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation, for her significant contributions to the PyLadies Ghana Community as a Team player and the Lead for the community's Data Science Initiative.

Aseda has been at the forefront of Leading the Data Science Initiative since 2019 which has helped increase our membership. She has helped organize boot camps and meetups that have provided training materials and tutorials to about 60 women from Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania, etc. During these sessions, she coordinated all volunteering efforts from other members and mentors. This effort has led to some members gaining full-time Data Science roles and others finding a career path using Python for Data Science. Her vision for the community is to help more women land these roles.

In 2019, Aseda gave a talk on "A reintroduction to Data Science" at the first-ever PyCon Africa, hosted in Ghana. Her session was published here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyMhOsTJLQk). Like other members of the community, I have benefitted from Aseda's willingness to collaborate and achieve the goals of the community.

Esteban Maya Cadavid

Selected in Q2 of 2023

I, Sebastián Ramírez, propose that Esteban Maya Cadavid be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation, due to his significant contributions to the Python community in Colombia, in particular in Medellín, as the leader for the Python community there (Python meetups) and one of the leaders of PyCon Colombia.

The Colombian Python events have helped the growth of Python in Colombia immensely, and Esteban has been helping a lot with these groups for several years.

Will Vinvent

I, Carlton Gibson, propose that Will Vinvent be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation, due to his significant contributions to the Python community as an author of multiple technical books, (Django For Beginners, Django For APIs, and Django for Professionals) that have been updated annually, for several years now, Python blogger, on wsvincent.com and learndjango.com, co-host of the Django Chat (which has over 140 episodes currently), multiple years serving on the Board of the Django Software Foundation, participant and speaker at multiple Python conferences, and all-round tireless educator in the Python world.

He's everything we could aspire to have in the community, and deserves to be recognized as a fellow.

Yifei Wang

Selected in Q2 of 2023

My name is Le Zheng. I have a PhD in electrical engineering and I am currently a principal electrical engineer at a biotechnology startup Detect Inc. It’s my pleasure to nominate Yifei Wang as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation. I have known her for over 2 years through a local Python community. During this time, I have witnessed her exceptional leadership in her efforts to promote Python programming and has made significant contributions to the Python community as a devoted educator, particularly in helping minority groups.

Yifei's dedication to teaching Python has resulted in long-lasting and substantial gains in the number and quality of Python users. She has given multiple talks at local conferences and career sessions about the importance of Python, and has dedicated a significant amount of time teaching Python to homeless children at Children Welfare Home in Nepal - a least developed country. Under her guidance, the group of orphans quickly transformed from having no experience with programming to being able to write simple programs, solve problems, automate tasks, and build amazing things. Yifei's efforts have had a lasting impact on these children, who are no longer just trying to survive day-to-day, but now have a sense of purpose and a new set of skills to help them succeed in life. They even started teaching other children in the shelter how to code, a testament to the effectiveness of Yifei's leadership.

Furthermore, Yifei has been a highly sought-after Python teacher at the local community, SavvyUni, since 2017. Over the years, thousands of students have benefited from her classes and become excellent Python programmers from having zero knowledge on the field. She has also started the Women Initiative two years ago, a community aimed at helping women learn Python programming, demonstrating her commitment to diversity and inclusivity in the Python community.

Yifei's contributions to the Python community have been widely recognized as being above and beyond normal volunteering. Her efforts serve as a shining example of the power of programming to transform lives and make a positive impact on the world. For the orphans, local communities, and female communities, Yifei's teachings have opened up a whole new world of possibilities and opportunities that they never thought possible. As such, Yifei Wang is highly deserving of the recognition as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation.

In addition, Yifei has leveraged her bilingual expertise and technical skills to translate NumPy documentation into Chinese to onboard more Chinese engineers. She is one of the top contributors since 2021. This helps to remove language barriers and makes the documentation more accessible to non-English speakers. This will lead to a more diverse and talented community of developers contributing to NumPy and advancing the field of computer science as a whole.

2023 Q1 Nominations

Barney Gale

Selected in Q1 of 2023

I, David Lord (PSF Fellow 2020), propose that Barney Gale be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation, due to their significant contributions to improving Python's built-in pathlib library. Begining in February 2020, they have worked to gain support with core devs, created 70 PRs so far, and provided ongoing, detailed updates in the forum.

Here's an example of a post they make to keep the community updated on their work: https://discuss.python.org/t/make-pathlib-extensible/3428/77

Here's a list of pull requests they've been working on in the cpython repository: https://github.com/python/cpython/pulls?q=is%3Apr+author%3Abarneygale+

Eric Traut

Selected in Q1 of 2023

I, Sebastián Ramírez, propose that Eric Traut be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation, due to his significant contributions to Python with PyRight, the open source static analysis tool that powers VS Code's Python capabilities, and his contributions to improving how advanced libraries define data types with the new standard dataclass-transform.

PyRight is the tool that powers the Pylance extension, the official extension for VS Code to handle Python. It performs all the static analysis, which results in autocompletion and inline errors in the editor. It also has additional features.

He also contributed PEP 681 – Data Class Transforms, originally as a draft in the PyRight repo. This enabled tools like Pydantic, Attrs, SQLModel, and others to declare that they exposed behaviors equivalent to dataclasses, and this way, allowed to get better support while working with these tools, including autocompletion and inline errors.

When he created the first draft of dataclass-transform, he added support for it in PyRight, which enabled tools to take advantage of what was the new (future) standard even before it was official. This was adopted by Pydantic, Attrs, SQLModel, and others. And that way, the developer experience improved in VS Code (as it used PyRight) for those libraries. But all this work was done in a way that could be open and a standard (which it finally became), instead of as a closed extension tied exclusively to one vendor. I consider this work, the early adopters' implementation, plus immediate adoption once it became a standard, and the effort to make all that work open and in a standard/official way highly commendable.

Gina Häußge

Selected in Q1 of 2023

I, Miroslav Šedivý, a PSF Fellow, propose that Gina Häußge be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation, due to her significant contributions to the Python community. In 2012, Gina [1] created a Python-driven software project OctoPrint [2], that became the standard in the open-source 3D printing community. Not only does she drive the development of this vibrant project, but she is also very actively participating in sprints and conferences and providing mentorship to other developers, both in person and as a frequent guest on various podcasts, sharing her knowledge and experiences with others and inspiring other developers to get involved in the open-source community.

[1] https://foosel.net [2] https://octoprint.org/

Grishma Jena

Selected in Q1 of 2023

I, Upkar Lidder, propose that Grishma Jena be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation, due to her significant contributions to the Python community. In 2016, Grishma taught Python to students from middle and high school as part of Program Your Future at UC Berkeley. She regularly taught Python and gave talks on Data Science at the San Francisco Public Library from 2017-18. She was also a mentor to high-school students as part of the non-profit AI4ALL’s program and guided them in using Python to create an app that helps triage 911 calls.

From 2018, Grishma has delivered talks and workshops teaching Python, along with its applications for Data Science, Machine Learning, and Natural Language Processing. These have been for people across the globe including at PyCon US, PyLadies (global), PyConf Hyderabad, PyTennessee, PyCaribbean, Mini PyCon (San Francisco), IBM (internal), IBM Developer and IBM Call for Code (global), KeepCoding (Madrid), and multiple other conferences across USA, Canada, India, and virtually. She frequently holds Python workshops for high school and university students. Grishma also helped create 2 external IBM professional certification exams (Data Science Professional and Certified Data Scientist - Watson Specialist) that help people prove their knowledge of Python and Python’s Data Science tools and packages. Through her efforts, she has encouraged more than 1600 people to discover the magic of Python and to continue exploring it.

Martijn Pieters

Selected in Q2 of 2023

I, Andrey Semakin, propose that Martijn Pieters be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation, due to his significant contribution to the Python StackOverflow forum.

As a result of Martijn's contributions to the community, I believe that he has undoubtedly helped countless newcomers to learn the language. His dedication to the community is remarkable, and his work has been instrumental in fostering a supportive and vibrant community of Python developers.

Martijn's homepage: https://www.zopatista.com/ (all other contacts like Twitter can be found here). Just take a look at his SO page: https://stackoverflow.com/users/100297/martijn-pieters (over 1 million points of reputation!)

Samuel Colvin

Selected in Q1 of 2023

I, Sebastián Ramírez, propose that Samuel Colvin be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation, due to his significant contributions to Python with Pydantic.

Pydantic is an open source tool to perform data validation, serialization, parsing, and documentation. It powers FastAPI and many other libraries. It uses standard type annotations with standard types, which has also helped increase the adoption of type annotations in Python codebases, improving their type safety.

Recently he's been rewriting the internals of Pydantic in Rust, to improve its performance and add several features, while reducing the environmental cost of those thousands of codebases that use it.

Soon Seng Goh

Selected in Q1 of 2023

I, Soong Chee Gi, propose that Mr Soon Seng Goh be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation.

Mr Goh is a retired software developer who is passionate about imparting his knowledge to youths and adults. Driven by the observation of the shortage and lack of maker and tinkering coding education in mainstream schools (the percentage of K-12 students who reads a structured course of study in computer science and programming is typically about or less than 5%, or non-existent in most schools in Singapore) and the general population, he reached out to Singapore's National Library Board (NLB) to initiate an outreach program in NLB's MakeIt makerspace facilities to the public library users. The program is a free five-week [introductory Python programming with Raspberry Pi course](https://learning.nlb.gov.sg/communities/join/digital-communities), with ad-hoc sessions held afterwards, targeting children as young as 9 years old and retirees as senior as 70+ aged, conducted weekly in English at MakeIT @ Tampines Regional Library. With the assistance of 3 regular volunteers, and sometimes her daughter supporting some sessions, he has successfully conducted 7 runs of the program to date (as at Feb 2023) since Sep 2021. He also adapted the course to a group of high school teachers to share how physical computing activities can be infused into their school enrichment programs, so that beginning programming learners can be meaningfully engaged with authentic tasks integrating both hardware and software.

Besides initiating the Pi with Python introductory course, Mr Goh also started a [Pi Makers Club](https://github.com/ssgoh/The-Pi-Club) with NLB that meets on the first Sunday of each month in 2022, where members undertake more advanced projects using the Raspberry Pi. Starting 2023 the club has been exploring using the Raspberry Pi Pico, a microcontroller that runs MicroPython. He continuously seeks to not only initiate programs that welcome newcomers, but also thinks about longer term developmental plans to retain and sustain members' interest.

All programme information and learning resources are [shared with the community and open sourced](https://github.com/ssgoh).

Mr Goh has also shared about his motivation and experience at [PyCon SG 2019 education summit](https://pycon.sg/edu-summit) (lightning talk: Making Python our Digital Mother Tongue) and [PyCon SG 2022 education summit](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkvsHHpfFIc&t=9508s) (talk: Pi and Python). His engagement talks have further inspired other educators to initiate similar ventures with the community libraries near their schools.

As a community which values diversity and inclusivity, the Python ecosystem is enriched with selfless contributors like Mr Goh who continues to care about and proactively reaches out to the more vulnerable segments of the society, even in his golden years.

I thus propose that Mr Soon Seng Goh be recognized as a PSF Fellow as he is deservingly a role model in his generation and beyond to inspire and encourage more Pythonistas from underrepresented groups, especially seniors who can still continue to lead purposeful lives by rediscovering the joy of learning and digital making with Python programming, an increasingly important core digital literacy life skill in today's technology permeated world, so that they are still meaningfully connected to society.

2022 Q4 Nominations

Danny Adair

Selected in Q4 of 2022

We write to you as past & present committee members of the New Zealand Python User Group - Ben Bradshaw (new Vice President), Tom Clark (President 2018-2022; sitting committee member), Carlos Cordero (Treasurer since 2018), and myself (exiting Vice President, newly retired).

We would like to jointly nominate Danny Adair to be recognised as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation. Danny founded the NZPUG (https://python.nz/) in 2009, and sat as President until stepping down to Committee member in 2018; his unbroken tenure continues still, as he was re-elected by our membership this week during our AGM. He was also the guiding force that led NZPUG to become a Registered Charity in early 2016 - not an easy feat in the face of Charities legislation.

During his time as founder and President, Danny has also been organiser for a number of our annual Kiwi PyCon conferences in the Far North, Auckland, and Wellington - and has been Sponsorship Coordinator for all 11 Kiwi PyCon's held during the existence of NZPUG. During all this, Danny has been the organiser of the monthly Wellington NZPUG meetups for many years, and provides ongoing support for our five meetup groups across the country.

Danny himself has been a steadfast promoter of Python in New Zealand for decades now, and his name is deeply connected with an unswerving commitment to community - and unity - in our shared appreciation of Python. It is difficult to think of any other person who has single-handedly had such a strong and enduring influence on the Python community within New Zealand. NZPUG - quite literally - would not exist without him.

We passionately advocate for his formal recognition as a Fellow of the PSF.

Yung-Yu Chen

Selected in Q4 of 2022

I, Iqbal Abdullah, a PSF Fellow, would like to nominate Yung-Yu Chen (or widely known as YYC) as a PSF Fellow to acknowledge his efforts in building a base for the Python community in Taiwan and the East Asian region.

YYC started the first PyCon TW in 2012 (https://tw.pycon.org/2022/en-us/about/history) as the first chair and continued to lead the organizing team up until PyCon APAC 2015.

YYC now doesn't participate actively in the organizing of conferences and community events, but this is where his leadership and his contribution to our community shines: His vision has enabled the PyCon TW community to have a strong succession plan. PyCon TW continues to show robustness in promoting Python within its community, and even when other communities were unable to stand up to organize a regional conference for 2022, PyCon TW took up the task with their batch of young leaders. As Naomi Ceder put it: "There is no leadership when you don't have a succession plan" (or something to that effect).

YYC continues to participate in regional discussions and is active in recruiting young people from his community to get involved in other regional conferences to increase partnership within the region. In his professional life, he is also active in promoting diversity (i.e gender diversity by encouraging and training young female engineers to speak at conferences and opportunities to gain skills). He is still actively contributing his time, experience and knowledge giving ideas and helping improve partnerships between the different communities in East/South East Asia.

I have also personally realized how easy it is for us to miss this type of community work: We tend to focus on the right here and right now, but we tend to miss the ones that only show their results 5 or 10 years down the line. I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge my compatriot YYC with this nomination.

Soong Chee Gi

Selected in Q4 of 2022

I, Iqbal Abdullah, propose that Soong Chee Gi be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation.

Soong Chee's contribution to the Python community in APAC generally and to the youths of Singapore cannot be understated and should be recognized.

Soong Chee's have been teaching Python for high school children in Singapore and have taken initiatives to bring them to PyCons within this region, exposing them to the larger community, while giving them opportunities to give talks on their own experiences using and developing with Python.

He also organizes Education Summit alongside PyCons to initiate dialogue, increase awareness of the importance of programming within the syllabus and also as a support group for educators in the field within this region.

Soong Chee might not be as prolific as other members and organizers of our community, due to his humble personality and so it is more important that we highlight the work that people like him have done. Soong Chee is not only a mere organizer: In all my years working with the community in this region, he is perhaps the only organizer working to create a better future for the community and the language: By working directly with our future, the school children.

We need to recognize more selfless individuals like Soong Chee within the APAC region, who needs to be shown as role-models to further motivate our communities within this region

You can find more about Soong Chee here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFWqbbysE4s https://nie.edu.sg/profile/gi-soong-chee

Josef Heinen

Selected in Q4 of 2022

I, Reimar Bauer, propose that Josef Heinen be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation due to his significant contributions to the Python community as maintainer and lead developer of the GR framework for cross-platform visualization applications. The framework can be used as a backend for Matplotlib and can significantly improve the performance of existing Matplotlib or PyPlot applications. Unlike Matplotlib, GR can also be used in traditional (C, C++) and other REPL languages (Julia, Ruby) with various toolkits (e.g. Qt) or in web-based applications. Josef Heinen spoke on the EuroPython, SciPy, PyConUS, PyConDE conference series.

I, Georg Brandl, support the nomination.

Dr. Philip Jones

Selected in Q2 of 2023

I, Yeray Díaz, would like to propose that Dr. Philip Jones be recognised as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation.

Dr. Jones https://pgjones.dev/ is the author of the Quart web framework https://quart.palletsprojects.com/en/latest/, a fully async port of the extremely popular Flask web framework and author of many plugins for Quart, such as Quart-Auth https://pgjones.gitlab.io/quart-auth/index.html and Quart-Schema https://pgjones.gitlab.io/quart-schema/index.html. He is also the author of Hypercorn https://pgjones.gitlab.io/hypercorn/, a highly performant ASGI web server. He recently joined the prominent Pallets https://github.com/orgs/pallets/people development group and has been collaborating on maintaining several of their project, including Flask, Jinja, and Werkzeug. He's also a member of the python-hyper https://github.com/python-hyper group where he maintains sans-io libraries such as h2 https://github.com/python-hyper/hyper-h2 and wsproto https://github.com/python-hyper/wsproto.

I believe his body of work and commitment to the language and Open Source are more than enough to warrant him this recognition.

Hugo van Kemenade

Selected in Q4 of 2022

I, Mariatta Wijaya, propose that Hugo van Kemenade be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation, due to his significant contributions to the Python community.

Hugo is a maintainer of the pillow library (https://github.com/python-pillow/Pillow). He has been actively contributing to CPython in various areas: code, documentation, infrastructure, and tooling. Hugo has been an active member of the Python Triage team since January 2022. At the time of writing this, Hugo is being considered for Python core devs privileges.

2022 Q3 Nominations

Iqbal Abdullah

Selected in Q3 of 2022

I, Kwon-Han Bae, propose that Iqbal Abdullah be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation. I met him at PyCon APAC 2013 (https://apac-2013.pycon.jp/). At that time, PyCon APAC was just 3 countries ( SG, JP, TW ). With the support of people including Iqbal, I started PyCon KR 2014 the next year.

Since then, Iqbal has attended PyCon KR multiple times even though most of presence was made in Korean, which he doesn't understand. He gave some talks in English and supported PyCon KR to hold PyCon APAC 2016.

Kwon-Han Bae

Selected in Q3 of 2022

I, Iqbal Abdullah, propose that Kwon-Han Bae be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation. Kwon-Han's contribution to the Python community in APAC generally and South Korea specifically cannot be understated and should be recognized. He was one of the founding members of PyCon KR, starting it from humble beginnings in 2014 and now hosts over 1800 Pythonistas yearly in the biggest conference venue in South Korea.

Kwon-Han was also a leading figure galvanizing support and volunteers to take part and host PyCon APAC 2016 together with South Korea's East Asian neighbours Taiwan and Japan.

Currently, he does not actively participate in organizing the community as before. He has done a wonderful job of passing on the responsibilities to the next generation of organizers, which I believe is a key reason for the success of the Python community in South Korea. He now plays an important leading role in managing and getting the various communities in East and South East Asia to work together and maintain good relationships to further the values and promote Python through PyCons within the region, which goes far beyond "just organizing events".

We need to recognize more selfless individuals like Kwon-Han within the APAC region, who needs to be shown as role models to further motivate our communities within this region.

Sayan Chowdhury

Selected in Q4 of 2022

I, Kushal Das, propose that Sayan Chowdhury be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation. Sayan Chowdhury works as a Linux OS Engineer at Microsoft. At Microsoft, he works on building & maintaining the Flatcar Container Linux along with a good focus on building the community around the project.

His open source journey back in 2011 when he helped the FedoraProject with the deployment of the ask.fedoraproject.org. His contributions were to a Python-based Q/A forum-based project, askbot-devel which was used by the Fedora team to deploy the ask.fedoraproject.org. He later became a regular contributor to the Transifex project, working on their translation web-client. While contributing to Transifex, he also helped projects like VLC Media Player, Transifex as a role of translator.

From the early open source days, he has been involved in the Python Community of India. He was one of the early torch-bearers when the BangPypers (Bangalore Python Users' Group) rebooted in Bangalore. Over the next 2 years, he helped grow the audience and the community. He still visits the BangPypers meetup and helps the organizers with ideas and mentorship.

After attending the first PyCon India in 2012, Sayan joined the PyCon India volunteering team in 2013. Since then, He has had multiple lead hold roles in various PyCon India working groups over the years. He served as the Chair of PyCon India 2020 Online and was one of the core organizers of PyCon India 2021 Online. He also volunteered in PyCon US 2017, and EuroPython 2020-2021. He also helped the PyCon Pune 2017 team to organize a conference that was quite unique in experience and was applauded by the Indian community. While organizing the PyCon India 2020, He worked on bringing structure to the conference and to make it sustainable. He also worked on getting folks in the Python India community to get Code of Conduct training to build a stronger Code of Conduct team for the conference, and he thanks PSF for all the help. With this experience around conferences, he has also helped other Indian conferences to bring structure to conferences. Sayan is also part of the PSF Grants WG since 2016, helping the team review grants from the APAC region, especially India.

He has also been involved with Python projects in Mozilla, and contributed a few patches to CPython.

He is also a regular speaker at various conferences. He has spoken at PyCon India, FOSSASIA, FOSDEM, Flock, and other local Python meetups and conferences (PyBelgaum, PyConf Hyderabad etc), talking about Projects. He also served as a mentor in various PyCon Devsprints. He has been a DjangoGirls Bangalore mentor for a couple of subsequent years. A proud moment for him was when one of his Django Girls mentees went ahead to become mentors in the subsequent editions[1]. Sayan helped the Python Pune team as a volunteer during his days in Pune. Sayan helped the PyLadies Pune team with talks and sessions in the meetups. He regularly attends Science Hack Day, where he hacks on projects with other kids and students, and regularly takes a Python 101 session for visiting students at the conference.

He writes is blog at yudocaa.in

Anwesha Das

Selected in Q3 of 2022

I, Kushal Das, propose that Anwesha Das be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation. Anwesha Das is a lawyer turned technologist. She led the PyLadies effort in India and grew the community into 6+ active chapters in India. She is now a co-organizer of PyLadies Stockholm, where she is leading the effort to run a program called "Python for everyone" aiming to help women from non-technology (and who immigrated from other countries) to learn Python and technology in general. She is an elected member of the Python Sweden board.

She also helped multiple projects (in Python land and also the companies) to fix their software license to become better Open Source players. Her research of software licenses in PyPI & in Fedora Project has been mentioned by the various Sofware License pages in Wikipedia.

Anwesha is a regular speaker in various conferences (including PyCon India, PyCon US) & also gave a keynote in PyCon UK. She is also a regular volunteer for the PyLadies efforts in all the conferences in participate. Other than normal volunteering for conferences, she is also an organizer for PyCon Sweden (2022), PyCon Pune (2017), leading the infrastructure for Linux Users' Group of Durgapur (https://dgplug.org), and leading the Python based online summer training for the community (https://foss.training) in 2022.

She writes regularly at https://anweshadas.in

Sammy Fung

Selected in Q3 of 2022

I, Georgi Ker would like to nominate Sammy Fung as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation. Sammy started organising PyCon HK since 2015 and has been vital to the Python community in Hong Kong providing viable access of Python related knowledge to the Hong Kongers. 2022 is Sammy's 8th year chairing PyCon HK and I think he deserved to be recognised as a fellow. He wrote an article about his experience: https://sammyfung.com/8th-year-chairing-pycon-hong-kong/

Chandan Kumar

Selected in Q4 of 2022

I, Kushal Das, propose that Chandan Kumar be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation. Chandan Kumar is a Principal Software Engineer in the OpenStack Engineering team at Red Hat. As a core reviewer and contributor, his day-to-day work is primarily focused on the OpenStack TripleO project.

He has been involved with Open Source Community from 2012 onwards. He started his Open Source journey as an English to Hindi translator for various OpenSource projects like VLC Media Player, Django, Mate, Firefox, and GNOME. He also completed GSOC 2013 with the KDE community by improving his l10n platform.

He maintains more than 100+ packages in RDO(an OpenStack community distribution) and Fedora community as a packager. He spoke at various conferences Like FOSSASIA 2018, CentOS Dojo, PyConf Hyderabad, and PythonPune meetup. He is the co-organizer of the OpenStack India meetup User group and a volunteer at DGPLUG.

He has been involved with the Indian Python Community for a very long time. He attended his first PyCon India Conference back in 2012. By 2013, He volunteered for PyCon India 2013. He served as a volunteer lead from PyCon India from 2014 to 2019. Later, He became one of the organizers of PyCon India 2020 online and PyCon Pune 2017. He was also the chair of PyCon India 2021.

PythonPune meetup user group started back in 2013 but got halted. He rebooted the meetup in Nov 2014 by hosting regular meetups. By Nov 2022, the PythonPune user group is about to complete 8 years of continuous successful meetups without missing a single month, even during the Pandemic. It now has 11,387 members on the meetup page today. He started alone. Now the group has a dedicated organizing team with properly defined responsibilities, the process defined, and a Code of Conduct. He helped many people to advance their careers in Open Source and allowed them to become FOSS contributors, switching/changing jobs.

Nicolas Laurance

Selected in Q4 of 2022

I, David Gibbons, propose that Nicolas Laurance be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation, due to his significant contributions to the Python community in Ireland. Nicolas has been involved for over seven years with organising events in Ireland. In particular, as chairperson for the last four and half years of Python Ireland. He has been a driving force in creating new collaborations with other local organizations (tech and others), and setting up regular, interesting events for the large Python community in Ireland. As a committee member of Python Ireland myself, I know he has shown very good leadership with planning and hosting our monthly meetups, which has been particularly challenging given the remote setup over the last two years. He has also delivered some very interesting Python talks himself over the last number of years. He is the central figure in planning our largest event each year, PyCon Ireland, which involves numerous meetings, planning, and dealing with many different parties to ensure a successful event.

Abhishek Mishra

Selected in Q1 of 2023

I, Georgi Ker, would like to nominate Abhishek Mishra as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation. Abhishek has been very active in organising PyCon and sharing Python related experiences in India for many years. He has also helped pull the community together recently in PyCon APAC and constantly contributes to the Python India community.

Activities: PyCon India Organizer (2019,2020,2021), PyCon APAC 2021, Volunteer at PyLadies Chennai, ChennaiPy user groups, volunteer PyCascades 2022

Thomi Richards

I, Georgi Ker, would like to nominate Thomi Richards to be recognised as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation. Thomi has been vital to the Kiwi community in New Zealand and had been putting in tremendous amount of effort supporting the community by organising meetups and Kiwi PyCon for as long as I know.

Saptak Sengupta

Selected in Q1 of 2023

I, Kushal Das, propose that Saptak Sengupta be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation. Saptak Sengupta is a human rights-centered developer who does a lot of work in security, privacy and accessibility-related projects.

He has been a core part of PyCon India, volunteering and working in the website team since 2016. He was also part of the organizing team of PyCon Pune. He also gave regular talks in conferences and helped people to learn Python, especially in the human-focused web application land.

He was also part of GSoC admin team for FOSSASIA project from 2015-2019, and mentor for GCI, and helped kids to learn science with the help of Python in Science Hack Day in India from 2016-2019. He also built the site and helped in the planning of Fossresponders in 2020 to help all conferences and community activities affected by COVID.

He is a maintainer of the OnionShare project, which is written in Python and PySide framework that helps journalists, activists, lawyers, and everyone else around the world to securely and anonymously share files, host websites, and chat anonymously via the Tor network. He is a part of the accessibility team of Wagtail, which is a CMS written on top of the Django framework. He works on contract with Freedom of the Press Foundation to help maintain open source projects and websites like securedrop.org and Press Freedom Tracker. Previously, he also worked with the Weblate project, which is a translation and localization tool written in Django. He is currently working on Tumpa, an open-source GUI project written in Python to make using GPG securely easier for activists and other users.

He was the chapter lead for the Security chapter of Web Almanac 2021, and is authoring both the Security and Accessibility chapter of Web Almanac 2022. He also helped in the development of the web almanac website in 2020 and 2021, which is made using Python Flask.

https://saptaks.website is his website.

Peter Wang

Selected in Q3 of 2022

I, Paul McGuire, propose that Peter Wang be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation, due to their significant contributions to the Python community as a co-founder of Enthought and its development of Numpy, and leadership at Anaconda Inc and its development of the conda package manager and numerical coding environment, and most recently PyScript. Peter has been a long-time organizer for Austin's Python Meetup, and has spoken at multiple PyCon conferences (including most recent keynote announcing PyScript).

2022 Q2 Nominations

Jürgen Gmach

Selected in Q2 of 2022

I, Pierre Equoy, propose that Jürgen Gmach be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation, due to his significant contributions to the Python community as one of the maintainers of the tox testing tool, core maintainer of Flask-Reuploaded, the only remaining maintainer of the web framework Morepath, and an active maintainer to the Zope repositories.

Jürgen is a very active and very enthusiastic Pythonista, and as a colleague, he is always sharing information and best practice about Python in our communication channels. He has also participated in online conferences about Python, both as a viewer and an actor.

Stephanie Rideout

I, Grecia Castaldi, propose that Stephanie Rideout be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation, due to her significant contributions to the Python community as a Leadership Fellow at Women Who Code for the Python track who mentors and leads a volunteer team to conduct webinars, workshops, hack sessions, meet ups, escape rooms, event series, interactive Slack events, coding buddy programs, and more that teach and promote Python to the community, a lead organizer of the Beginner Python Study Group for the 2020, 2021, and 2022 editions, an initiator and a lead organizer of Women Who Code's Hackathon for Social Good 2022, a lead organizer of the Women Who Code BlockDataPy Summit 2022 featuring a Python track, a co-chair to Women Who Code's CONNECT Recharge CFP Review Committee to ensure empowering Python-themed sessions are selected for the global conference, a mentor to first-time speakers for their CFP submissions for Women Who Code CONNECT Recharge 2022, CONNECT Forward 2021, and EuroPython 2022 conferences, a co-organizer of a virtual panel discussion to encourage CFP submissions to PyCon 2022, a CFP reviewer for Women Who Code's CONNECT Forward 2020 and 2021 and EuroPython 2022 conferences, and an evangelist for the Women Who Code Python track since early 2020 dedicated to promoting Python through digital media and spoken word that inspires women around the globe to learn and practice the Python programming language.

2022 Q1 Nominations

Archana Vaidheeswaran

Selected in Q2 of 2022

I, Briana Augenreich, propose Archana Vaidheeswaranbe be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation due to her significant contributions to the Python community - which I truly hope are recognized and rewarded.

Archana has spent the last 1.5 years leading Women Who Code Python as a leadership fellow and now senior leadership fellow. During her time she has led a team of 50+ women and organized over 40+ events covering data science, database technology, intro to python, creating bots, and machine learning to name a few. Along with these events she was instrumental in building an active and engaged community of 2000+ members with initiatives like slack pythonic Thursdays, a mentoring program, and trivia Tuesdays on the Women Who Code social channels. In addition to all this great work she has done for the Women Who Code Python community, she leads several external study groups for the adoption of TinyMl, contributes to Python open-source software regularly, and sits on several Python conference review panels. As a past fellow(Q1 2021) I would be remiss if she did not join this group of individuals for her work in creating a more diverse, supportive, and skilled community.

Denny Perez

Selected in Q1 of 2022

I, Cristián Maureira-Fredes, would like to nominate Denny Perez to be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation due to her significant contributions to the Python community, particularly for all her work empowering the Spanish speaking community in many countries.

Denny has been in touch with different groups and activities around Python and Open Source since 2019. She created a group called “Chicas en Programación Mtl” with a few Latin women in Montreal, where she organized many events in person, and helped as a mentor while teaching Python from scratch. When the pandemic worsened, the group was a bit stalled, but she started to look for other initiatives where she could help, joining as a coordinator in the Python en Español Discord Server [1] which is a community that aims to gather all the Spanish speaking Python community.

She has been volunteering in many Python conferences in any area that needed help, just to name a few:

Denny has also participated in many meetups events as a speaker, like: Python Panamá, Python Nicaragua, Python Dominicana, and Python Bolivia, and also in conferences like PyCon Brasil 2021.

At the moment, besides her participation in the Python en Español Discord server, she is a co-organizer of PyCon Latam (since 2020) [2], she is a co-organizer of the Python Chile community [3] (where she helped to have the first PyCon Chile in 2021), she is also a co-organizer and co-founder of the first Chilean PyLadies chapter, PyLadies Santiago (2021) [4], and this year she is the co-chair of the PyCon Charlas Track at PyConUS 2022.

You can find her Twitter profile here https://twitter.com/dennyperez18 where you can see how devoted to the Python Community she is.

[1]: https://hablemospython.dev [2]: https://www.pylatam.org/en/team/ [3]: https://pythonchile.cl/pages/coordinacion.html [4]: https://www.meetup.com/pyladies-santiago-de-chile/members/?op=leaders

Paul McGuire

Selected in Q2 of 2022

I, Steve Holden (former chairman of the PSF and a director for 8 years), hereby propose that Paul McGuire be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation due to his significant contributions as creator and long-term maintainer of the popular open source pyparsing package. I have personally observed his support of the Python community both in that work (where he has built and supported an extremely competent team to support the project) and in the StackOverflow Python chat room where he is a long-time active participant. His Stackoverflow page at https://stackoverflow.com/users/165216/paulmcg, with its typically modest description, gives more background to support this nomination. As a result of his acknowledged expertise, Paul was invited to join the authors of the 4th edition Python in a Nutshell, which will be a better book for his participation due to his all-round Python knowledge in depth.

Priyanshu Agarwal

I, Priyanshu Agarwal, propose myself to be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation, due to my significant contributions to the Python community.

I am an active contributor to various open source projects. I have made significant code contributions, along with extensive tests and documentation coverage, to the python package PyBaMM. It houses state-of-the-art automatic differentiation and numerical solvers that solve physics-based electrochemical DAE models. As part of my Google Summer of Code, I adapted PyBaMM’s expression trees to render mathematical equations in latex using SymPy. I have taken full ownership of the project by not just working on the requirements that were laid out originally but also contributing my own ideas. Recently, I took the initiative to automate PyBaMM’s release workflow on PyPI and am now the maintainer of this repository on conda-forge. I am also trying to build a community and attract additional contributors to the project by delivering a talk at the Faraday Institute, UK, and hosting AMA sessions. In addition, I recently signed on as a contributor to liionpack, a PyBaMM offshoot project, to kickstart its development. I am also a part of various communities like Google Developer Group Pune and PythonPune. I strongly believe in Python and hope to become a Python Software Foundation fellow member.

GitHub - https://github.com/priyanshuone6 Twitter - https://twitter.com/priyanshuone6 Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyanshuone6/

Shivam Arora

I, Sanjari Chelawat, propose that Shivam Arora, CPA be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation, due to their significant contributions to the Python community within the accounting/finance profession. Shivam’s work as a Tax Technology Consultant at Deloitte Tax has led to the adoption of Python at 50+ clients and has resulted in widespread adoption of Python as an open-source solution to accounting/finance tax automation. Shivam has also published papers on the use of Python for machine learning in accounting, and is the author of the book “Python for Accounting & Business.”

2021 Q4 Nominations

Marcelo Elizeche Landó

Selected in Q4 of 2021

We, Martín Abente Lahaye and Manuel Kaufmann, would like to nominate Marcelo Elizeche Landó [0] as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation, to recognize the contributions that he has made to kickstart and expand the Python community in Paraguay.

[0]: https://melizeche.com

Marce, as we call him, is the co-founder and most active member of the Paraguayan Python community. In 2015 he co-organized the first PyDay in Paraguay, which was a rotund success [1] (seriously, see those pictures!), and started the community's momentum.

[1]: https://elblogdehumitos.com/posts/pydayasuncion-un-exito-arrollador/

Since then, he has organized dozens of community events all over the country [2], as well as workshops [3]. His efforts have not only consolidated the community, but also turned it into the most successful and active community to date in Paraguay [4], with over a thousand members (no small feat for a small country).

[2]: https://www.meetup.com/Python-Paraguay/events/past/ [3]: https://twitter.com/melizeche/status/1114298187395883008 [4]: https://t.me/pythonparaguay

Besides these efforts, he helped popularize Python as a tool for social activism. Marce is the creator of AyudaPy [5], a platform that enabled thousands of Paraguayans to help each other during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic [6,7,8]. Marce is also the creator of ListaHu [9], a platform that helps people protect their privacy and assets from extortionists and scammers using crowdsourcing [10]. He's also the co-creator of AireLibre [11], a community-managed network of air quality sensors.

[5]: https://ayudapy.org [6]: https://cienciasdelsur.com/2020/04/14/covid-19-web-permite-conseguir-alimentos-y-medicamentos-a-miles-de-paraguayos/ [7]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XK-tqP57tS8 [8]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8msEDu9lCxU [9]: https://listahu.org [10]: https://us.pycon.org/2018/schedule/presentation/234/ [11]: https://airelib.re/

Sarah Kaiser

Selected in Q4 of 2021

I, Nathan Shammah nominate Sarah Kaiser to be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation, due to their significant contributions enabling Python use in the quantum computing community. She is a passionate developer and advocate who enables the existing Python community to contribute to cutting edge quantum technologies and trains those in the research community how to leverage Python in their workflows. She has written a textbook, Learn Quantum Computing with Python and Q# [0], created and run a number of workshops and tutorials helping folks leverage Python in the quantum computing space (eg. Grace Hopper Open Source Day [1], EQUS Workshop on Python for Quantum Information Science [2]), founded and leads the organizing committee for unitaryHACK [3](an open-source hackathon supporting mostly Python projects in the quantum space), and gives talks all over the world at conferences like Microsoft Build [4] as well as meetup groups to show them how they can use the Python they love to explore and develop in this new space.

[0]: https://www.manning.com/books/learn-quantum-computing-with-python-and-q-sharp?a_aid=learn-qc-granade&a_bid=ee23f338 [1]: https://anitab-org.github.io/open-source-day/open-source-day-2021-summer-learning/ [2]: https://github.com/QuinnPhys/PythonWorkshop-science/blob/master/publicity/announcement-poster.pdf [3]: https://unitaryfund.github.io/unitaryhack/ [4]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8v2XaI9AsI&list=PLA9uqQmuXqOArixbAYPE0ILJ9uBqZDWbC

When working in academia, Sarah contributed to Python projects like InstrumentKit that were critical in enabling reproducible research via instrument automation. She helped not only her lab, but many others all over the world migrate away from closed source and expensive commercial tools to Python and Jupyter notebook based workflows by giving workshops, talks and writing documentation.

She is currently an active developer on Mitiq [5], a Python compiler for error mitigation of quantum programs. This is a keystone tool that enables folks to use current and near-term quantum devices by reducing the errors in the results. This project has integrations with almost every major quantum computing provider and simulator and has been cited in several recent research papers. She helps run the weekly community calls for Mitiq, and helps troubleshoot and answer community questions on the project’s Discord.

[5]: https://mitiq.readthedocs.io/en/stable/

She also works with many Python maintainers on open source projects to help them develop best practices for their projects as well as hosts/produces interviews [6] on Twitch with maintainers on Python open source projects which helps feature and promote their projects as well as find great contributors. Whenever a new project is started, she always is ready to help get codes of conduct setup, as well as other tools and processes to help keep our spaces safe and welcoming to all.

[6]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxyqJDC4SUo&list=PL-VMs2BCTI_nnSQmBaccJ1CdQfw5cpHSp

Python is critical to the success of quantum computing, from the research happening in the labs, to connecting with the broader community of users of the technology. Now, almost every major quantum project is written in, or interoperates with Python. Sarah’s contributions have been critical in enabling the people, projects and communities that will continue to realize the potential of building quantum technology with Python.

John Hawley, Matthew Lagoe, James Lopeman

John Hawley and James Lopeman selected in Q1 of 2022 Matthew Lagoe selected in Q2 of 2022

I [Kushal Das] want to nominate 3 names from the PSF GSoC admin team.

- John Hawley - Matthew Lagoe - James Lopeman

John and James are admins from 2013 and Matthew joined the team from 2016. They keep silently working along with the students every year and provide a very successful GSoC for the Python Software Foundation.

Seth Michael Larson

Selected in Q2 of 2022

I, Quentin Pradet, propose that Seth Michael Larson be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation, due to his significant contributions to the Python community.

Seth is the lead maintainer of urllib3, one of the most downloaded packages on the Python Package Index (PyPI). He fostered the urllib3 community throughout the years by welcoming both first-time contributors and new maintainers. He also maintains 50+ packages on PyPI and contributes to various packages that are critical to the Python ecosystem (requests, idna, distro, python-hyper).

He focuses on open-source sustainability in Python (through platforms like Tidelift, OpenCollective and GitCoin). Under his leadership, urllib3 opened up its finances on Open Collective [0] and received more than $8k, which are used to work towards urllib3 v2.0. He's also active on Twitter [1], sharing his Python expertise with the community.

[0]: https://opencollective.com/urllib3 [1]: https://twitter.com/sethmlarson

Seth is an early leader in API design with async/await I/O and type hints: he blogged about designing libraries that support both async and sync I/O [2], maintains the related unasync library and used this experience as the maintainer of the official Elasticsearch Python client.

[2]: https://sethmlarson.dev/blog/2020-06-27/designing-libraries-for-async-and-sync-io

Carlton Gibson

Selected in Q2 of 2022

I, David Smith, would like to propose that Carlton Gibson is recognised as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation due to:

- Long time contributions to packages within the Django ecosystem including:

- Hosting of the Django based podcast, Django Chat. Django chat is currently at Episode 100 as at October 27 2021

https://djangochat.com/

- More recently is a member of the DjangoGirls Advisory Board (https://djangogirls.org/)

https://noumenal.es/posts/joining-the-djangogirls-advisory-board/W62/

- Given numerous talks at DjangoCons. Many, but not all, are linked here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvXmV4lY-eM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjTRSH0pNBo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9cYEovduWI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e52S1SjuUeM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BFjg9XtptM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WUFWmyk-HY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4StlMFb5Ms

- Led Django's efforts for the Google Summer of Code for a number of years, and more

- As role of Django fellow in addition to the day to day activity has helped to foster

Ana Dulce

Selected in Q4 of 2021

I, Marco Rougeth, propose that Ana Dulce be recognized as a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation. Ana Dulce has been doing great work in the brazilian Python community for quite some time. More recently, she took the lead when nobody else wanted and organized Python Brasil conference in 2020 (first time online edition). She was also a key member of the organization team in the 2019 and 2021 editions of the conference.

Ana has been around since PyLadies Brasil was created in 2014 and she also has been an active member of the Sao Carlos' PyLadies branch. Over the years, she organized several meetups and study groups, taught programming to young girls from elementary and hight schools, gave talks and tutorials, helped with social media. The list goes on and on.

She likes to says that she prefers the "background" type of work in the community, mostly likely why she hasn't been recognized as a PSF Fellow yet.

Aidis Stukas

I, Harald Armin Massa, propose that Aidis Stukas be recognized as Fellow of the Python Software Foundation. I nominate him because of his significant contributions to the Python community. Aidis has been serving as the chair of PyCon Lithuania (PyCon LT) since 2017. While serving as chair of PyCon LT, he grew the conference from ~80 participants to ~330 participants, from a single day event into a 2 day event in 2019, with 10+ foreign speakers, 4 tracks, a Django girls session. Even more significant, he travelled to EuroPython (with the help of a PSF grant) to connect with international Pythonistas, to recruit them to come to Lithuania and speak at PyCon LT. In my eyes, crossing the boarder and connecting one national Python community with the global Python world is a very important step. Beyond chairing the event, he also developed and engaged a team of Pythonistas to run the conference, motivated Mantas Zimnickas, Jurgis Pralgauskis, Laurynas Speičys, Inga Pliavgo, Dainora Bucyte and some others to work on the conference. In addition to PyCon LT, Aidis organizes mutliple Python Meetups in Lithuania: KaunasPy (www.meetup.com/KaunasPy/). PyData Kaunas (www.meetup.com/PyData-Kaunas/)

Also nominated by Mike Müller

Arnaud Legout

I, Jean-Frédéric Gerbeau, propose that Arnaud Legout and Thierry Parmentelat be recognized as Fellows of the Python Software Foundation, due to their significant contributions to the Python community as co-authors of the most popular MOOC on Python in the French speaking countries. This MOOC, first created in 2014, and largely updated with the latest Python progress, reached 110,000 students in 101 countries. It is the official resource for all French high schools and undergrad professors to learn Python. Therefore, this MOOC has structured the learning Python in France. The nominees have also made a significant contribution to the use of the Python notebook in educational resources by using it since 2014 in the first edition of their MOOC Python.

Thierry Parmentelat

I, Jean-Frédéric Gerbeau, propose that Arnaud Legout and Thierry Parmentelat be recognized as Fellows of the Python Software Foundation, due to their significant contributions to the Python community as co-authors of the most popular MOOC on Python in the French speaking countries. This MOOC, first created in 2014, and largely updated with the latest Python progress, reached 110,000 students in 101 countries. It is the official resource for all French high schools and undergrad professors to learn Python. Therefore, this MOOC has structured the learning Python in France. The nominees have also made a significant contribution to the use of the Python notebook in educational resources by using it since 2014 in the first edition of their MOOC Python.

Thomas Caswell

Selected in Q2 of 2022

I, Madicken Munk, would like to nominate Thomas Caswell to be recognized as a fellow of the python software foundation. Thomas Caswell is the current project lead of Matplotlib, the most widely used plotting package in the scientific Python community and I can't recommend him enough for this honor. Tom is a thoughtful leader that thinks about the software he maintains and how it fits into the broader scientific Python ecosystem, and is an active participant and organizer of scientific Python events.

Tom is a strong leader guiding matplotlib into the future. He seeks out independent funding to ensure stability in matplotlib's development and maintenance, and is broadly welcoming and encouraging to all contributors to the project and to people joining the scientific Python community. Under Tom's leadership, a number of people have dedicated funding to develop and work on matplotlib, and matplotlib's community has grown as a result. Because matplotlib serves as a backend for many other scientific Python visualization packages like my own, their stability and maintenance benefits the development communities of many other packages.

For the past several years Tom has co-organized the tools plenary at SciPy, which involves reaching out to various maintainers of projects in the scientific python ecosystem. Tom is thoughtful about how these packages are chosen, and tries to balance well-known core projects with newer projects that need an introduction to the community. At SciPy, Tom sought out other visualization package leaders to come up with standards for interoperability between visualization packages, making working in the ecosystem easier for users. Tom is always present during the sprints after SciPy concludes, and takes time to mentor potential contributors to matplotlib. Tom also was one of the individuals who spearheaded the effort for NEP 29, which set standards for when various Python versions would be supported and dropped in scientific python packages. This was a huge benefit to package maintainers like myself, and has been widely adopted by many core packages.

Reshama Shaikh

Selected in Q2 of 2022

I (Gael Varoquaux) would like to nominate Reshama Shaikh as a fellow of the Python Software Foundation. I am interacting with Reshama via scikit-learn. In addition to her technical contributions, she does an amazing work on community and communication, organizing sprints, animating our social medias, and overall helping shaping the community by suggesting good people. She is hard at work on diversity and inclusion, with manners and messages so gentle that they make everybody happy. She has an incredibly good spirit and is really committed to building a better Python ecosystem. I know that she is active on other projects beyond scikit-learn.

Matteo Benci

Selected in Q2 of 2022

I, Patrick Arminio, nominate Matteo Benci. He's currently the treasurer of Python Italia, which is already a very important role, but in addition to that he's helping a lot with the organization of PyCon Italy and all the other events we try to do (PyFest, Django Girls and so). He's probably the most active member in our community and I think his involvement should be rewarded 😊 I don't think we'd be able to do all the amazing things we do without him. He was interviewed recently about his community involvement, unfortunately the interview is only in italian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AnFMaxZgsI

2021 Q3 Nominations