Adarsh is a Python geek and an experienced Backend Developer with expertise in building APIs using Python. Currently, he is the Co-founder and Lead Consultant at Digievo Labs, where he provides Python and Software development consultation to global clients. While in college, he co-founded multiple startups, one of which was incubated by Startup Village Collective and seed-funded by Kerala Startup Mission. He got the opportunity to pitch his idea at Facebook HQ in Silicon Valley.

Adarsh started his Speaker journey by presenting at GraphQL Summit ‘22 and has presented at various Python conferences, including Pycascades, Europython, and Flaskcon.

Explore his professional journey and insights on his personal website and blog.

Álvaro Justen, also known as @turicas, is a Brazilian programmer, teacher, and entrepreneur. Started programming at age of 14 and been working with Python since 2005. Founder of Brasil.IO, a platform for accessible open data, he is an activist for free/libre software and open data and has organized important events in local communities, such as PythonBrasil8 (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2012) and PythonQuito (Ecuador, 2016), also volunteered as the coordinator for collecting the open Brazilian COVID-19 dataset in 2020/21, at a time when the Federal Government was hiding data.
Álvaro is the founder and technical leader of PythonicCafé, a company that develops various projects for capturing and analyzing open data in Brazil, and teaches in the master's program for data journalism at Insper (São Paulo, Brazil). When not programming or teaching, he enjoys traveling, tasting, and roasting specialty coffees.

Amanda is a Product Manager at Vinta Software. She considers herself to be a hybrid professional, having a background in business and software engineering. Amanda enjoys getting into technical topics, having been a speaker at conferences such as DjangoCon Europe and Python Brasil in the past, but loves discussing the overlap and challenges around technical and non-technical domains. She’s a social introvert with a passion for cooking, writing, video games and (shockingly, based on her history) strength training. Her current goal is to be less chronically online and touch some grass from time to time.

Avindra Fernando is a Software Consultant with over 12 years of experience in architecting and developing modern web applications, automating workflows, and mentoring fellow engineers. In 2021, he founded Taprobane Consulting, which helps clients transform their web applications by improving architecture, migrating to modern frameworks, and focusing on quality.

He has a strong passion for constant innovation, software architecture, and leadership. Through client engagements, conference talks, and workshops, he has taught tech professionals a variety of web topics. He plans to utilize his experience and motivation to help lead the future technology direction and accelerate the growth of companies.

He was also a lecturer at The University of Kansas, where he taught Software Architecture in the BSIT program.

Zags is the co-founder and CTO of Zagaran, Inc., a software consulting company. He has led dozens of full-stack software development projects between both the private and public sectors. Zags graduated from Harvard in 2012 with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Computer Science. He previously worked at Google, mentors for TechStars, and is a published game theorist.

I'm a veteran software engineer, working mainly on and with the Django web framework.
Husband and father or four, I like cooking, philosophy, and tai chi.

Meet Chris, a Python technical coach, seasoned Python web developer, and advocate for creating exceptional user and team experiences. With over 25 years of industry experience, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the table and fosters effective team dynamics.

As a technical coach, Chris collaborates with teams to craft elegant and robust solutions, reduce bugs, and improve time to market. He simplifies intricate technical concepts, diagnoses and troubleshoots code issues, and provides actionable feedback, earning him a reputation as a trusted mentor and guide.

Chris’s dedication to building a thriving Python community led him to co-found PyRVA, the Python user group in Richmond, Virginia. Through this initiative, he actively fosters knowledge sharing, networking, and professional growth among Python developers.

In addition to coaching and community involvement, Chris shares his expertise through his blog and Python resources on his Everyday Superpowers website. These platforms serve as valuable references for developers seeking insights and practical advice.

I am a Director of Engineering at Canonical, where I lead documentation practice. I enjoy helping organise community conferences for Python and Django. That includes multiple editions of DjangoCon Europe, as well as the first editions of PyCon Africa and DjangoCon Africa.

I also enjoy helping people and open-source projects improve their documentation.

Elizabeth writes about Postgres for Crunchy Data. She hosts the Kansas City Postgres User Group, organizes PostGIS Day, and is on the Board of the US PostgreSQL Association. Elizabeth speaks at Postgres events, open source events, and developer conferences. Elizabeth enjoys writing about Postgres for new users and teaching people about databases whenever she gets the chance. Elizabeth is from Lawrence, Kansas and spends most of her free time pretending like she lives on a farm in the 1860s.

Eva is a software developer with a passion for system design. She has been using Django professionally for the last 2 years where she has implemented inventory and financial ledger systems.

Outside of her professional role, Eva is a community leader with the Pyladies Kampala Community, where she regularly organises events, coaches at community meetups, and mentors other minority groups in the community.
In addition to that, she has also spoken at various international events like the inaugural DjangoCon Africa where she spoke about testing external apis as well as PyCon ZA where she led a tutorial on open source contributions.
Eva is also a contributing member to the Django Framework.

Felipe de Morais is a seasoned Software Engineer, recognized for his expertise in Python and web frameworks. His dedication to the Python community earned him Community Service Awards from the Python Software Foundation. As the Co-CEO of AfroPython, Felipe champions diversity in tech, creating opportunities for underrepresented groups. His professional journey combines technical excellence with a commitment to mentorship and social impact, making him a respected leader in software engineering and community development.

Founder of REVSYS. Expert in building, scaling and maintaining complex web applications. Former President of the Django Software Foundation.

A committed Product and Project Manager with more than three years of experience in developing and refining technological products and systems, I have a profound passion for open-source initiatives and products. I actively participate in speaking engagements, writing projects, and program management within the tech ecosystem. My enthusiasm drives me to consistently utilize my skill sets to effect positive change in my surroundings, aiming to contribute to making the world a better place while continuously striving for personal improvement

I'm an average pythonista, which is a short way to say I like all things python, and talking about it. Aside from it, I'm also an average human, which is a short way to say I like watching movies, a cup of coffee in the morning and long walks on the beach.

I'm a Principal Engineer at Vinta Software, where my expertise in web development has led to significant contributions across numerous projects. With a solid foundation in Computer Science, I have dedicated over a decade to mastering software development, specializing in the Python programming language and its popular framework, Django. My work spans the entire development stack, from intricate backend systems to dynamic front-end interfaces, showcasing a deep commitment to crafting scalable, efficient digital solutions.

Ilerioluwakiiye Abolade is a third year Mechatronics engineering student building expertise in Machine Learning. Leveraging a strong foundation in software development, she's actively expanding her skillset to tackle real-world ML challenges.

Jack Linke tends to learn the hard way - and shares the lessons from those experiences with others through blogging, tweets, and speaking engagements. He has been developing software and hardware projects off-and-on for most of his life, but much of his relevant web development experience has been hard-earned over the past four years during development of Watervize - a B2B2B SaaS web application (written in Django) to help irrigation water utility companies improve efficiency, analysis, and communication with staff and agriculture customers.

Jack’s technology interests include Python, the Django project, HTMX, simulation, GIS, graph theory, data storytelling, and visualization. He is a frequent contributor to the open source community and a contributing member of the Python Software Foundation.

His speaking experience includes briefing Generals on topics ranging from budgets to technical concepts, instructing at formal training centers, providing software demonstrations and feature walk-throughs, and he was certified as a Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) while serving as a Marine Corps Officer.

Outside of coding, Jack takes his Husky (Lady Duchess) on adventures, solves unusual math and logic problems, and makes a mess in the kitchen (and life).

I'm the former BDFL of Django, and current Treasurer of the Django Software Foundation. I work at Latacora and co-own REVSYS. Previous jobs: Hangar, 18F, Heroku. I write about management and software development at jacobian.org.

Jessica Garson is a Python programmer, educator, and artist. She currently works at Elastic as a Senior Developer Advocate. Previously, Jessica worked in developer relations at Twitter for four years. She has spoken at conferences all over the globe, ranging from PyCon to Write the Docs.

In her spare time, she is on a never-ending quest for the perfect vegan snack. She uses code and modular synthesizers to make music and audio-reactive video art.

I'm a passionate veterinary student, blending tech into animal care, dedicated to growth in both fields.

Josh Thomas is the web developer at The Westervelt Company, a lumber and land company founded in 1884 and headquartered in Tuscaloosa, AL.

Karen has been working on building, maintaing, and enhancing Django applications for herself and others for over 15 years. She enjoys writing solid code that stands the test of time. Karen has worked for Caktus Group since 2010.

Kasey is Director of UX at Lincoln Loop, where he has worked since in 2016. With a work history and education in traditional Graphic Design, he's most at-home building flexible design systems that breathe personality into marketing/CMS projects and software products alike.

Kasey has worked with Django since 2007, when he started a small web agency in Ohio with his brother. He's been writing CSS long enough to remember getting excited about rounded corners in Firefox 2.0 and wrestling Internet Explorer 6 to submission. When he's not working, he's equally at home cooking for friends, drawing with his two girls, or playing his guitar.

I am a software developer with more than 40 years of professional experience across more platforms, languages and operating systems than I care to count.

Currently, I'm a member of the Baltimore-based Digital Services group within WSP, working in the Traffic Engineering field on projects involving Connected Vehicles and Smart Infrastructure / Smart Intersection projects. Django is our "go-to" tool for building configuration and testing suites for systems being embedded within traffic intersections.

Additionally, I am a moderator on the Django Forum web site, and I try to answer questions there as well.

When you aren't seeing me working with Django or on the forum, you'll likely find me at a table playing board games.

A software and growth consultant, and an entrepreneur based in Bengaluru. I’m the founder of Bitwise Builder, where we develop technologies and strategies that empower businesses to grow in this growing digital world.

As an accomplished principal / staff level dev and former head of engineering with a passion for early-stage companies, Lee brings a wealth of experience in platform, cloud, and infrastructure development. Skilled in a broad array of technologies including Python, Django, Go, AWS, Terraform, and Docker, Lee has a track record of mentoring teams, introducing maintainable coding practices, and significantly improving existing tools and systems. His career is highlighted by technical roles at companies like The Washington Post, UNC Chapel Hill, and HashiCorp, underpinned by a degree in computer animation and an interest in all things technical.

Starting as a musician with no technical education, Lisa began her career as a software developer through a bootcamp in 2016. Despite working in technologies across the board, from Java pipelines to React web apps (and everything in between), Rails is her domain of expertise.

While jumpstarting her own career, Lisa simultaneously built and ran an apprenticeship program for adults with no technical background; she ensured that the ladder she climbed was sturdy enough for the >100 people who came up behind her and, in the process, discovered her passion for getting historically-excluded folx into tech.

Nowadays, Lisa focuses her career on supporting tech startups with her skill and expertise.

Django user for almost 15 years. Co-creator and maintainer of django-pgschemas and django-unmigrate. Husband, father and fan of Zelda.

Marc caught the programming bug as a child when the internet was still text-based and accessed by a 9600 baud modem.

His career path is unique; he initially studied music and played the oboe professionally with Canadian symphony orchestras before returning to his coding roots as a full-stack engineer.

Passionate about enhancing the developer’s quality of life, Marc excels in testing, tooling, and automation. Beyond the technical realm, he explores ways to promote happiness, health, and connection in a remote work setting.

As a two-time cancer survivor, Marc is on a mission to help and inspire others facing adversity. He founded Port Perry Pedals, an annual cycling fundraiser in the Greater Toronto Area, raising close to $120,000 since 2021 for healthcare in his community.

Marc first appeared on the DjangoConUS stage in 2023 and has since jointed the team at Lincoln Loop.

Meagen Voss began her journey into content management nerdery with a WordPress website in the early 2000s and is now Wagtail Community Manager and Editor for Wagtail.org. She officially works for Torchbox, an agency that supports non-profits and other groups doing good in the world. When she’s not coding or writing, you can find her hiking in the mountains of North Carolina

Meet Michael, an experienced System Administrator who has been working in the IT industry for 7 years. Presently, Michael works at Platform.sh as an Elite Cloud Support Engineer, working with Platform's Elite tier customers, typically consisting of big brands. Michael has used Python to approach or create solutions to big problems throughout his career. Whether it's moving an outdated email contact system to Microsoft 365 and filtering for duplicates, or using it to create his own solutions to his customers problems.

Outside of Michael's work at Platform, he has worked on various Python personal projects since 2018. Out of all the programming languages he works, Python is his favorite. Michael is also currently studying for his Computer Science degree at Western Governors University.

An accomplished Data Science Manager, Software Development, and Financial Management professional with 18 years of experience in the industrial, financial, and technology sectors.

Open Source contributor. Creator and lead developer of the Django Ledger project, an open source financial engine for developing financially driven applications.

An Entrepreneur, Crypto, and Real Estate Investor with a solid and rounded educational background, including PMP certification, B.S. Civil Engineering, Masters of Engineering, and an MBA in Data Science.

Passionate about driving innovation through data science and expanding skill sets through self-learning, with 15+ years of hands-on Python experience.

l am originally from Venezuela and outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family, hiking, and cooking, and is the father of three.

I am a software engineer with 3 years of experience building and maintaining software applications.
I'm particularly passionate about web development and AI. For the past 3 years I have been working with edX on the EdTech and e-commerce domain of the application maintaining the current software stack as well as integrating new features.
As an eager learner and explorer, who is constantly seeking new challenges and technologies, I can't wait to learn, share and reconnect with the DjangoCon community.

I’m a longtime Python backend developer who contributes to the Django project and gives talks at tech conferences.

I’ve been a GNU/Linux user for over 20 years, and I use and promote Free Software.

I graduated in Software Engineering, and I’m an alumnus of the University of Bologna, Italy.

DSF individual member | PSF member | Co-founder Zimbopy | PyCon Zim 2024 organiser

Ryan has been using Django professionally for over a decade, but he got started with it even earlier, with the Django book for Django 0.96. He has worked all over the stack, and loves to empower other developers to simplify their stack so that they can feel confident to make changes quickly that empower their users.

Back in 2019, I participated in Google Summer of Code with Django, during which I implemented the cross-database JSONField that became available in Django 3.1. Now, I work as a Developer at Torchbox, building new features and improvements to the Django-based Wagtail CMS and its ecosystem.

Outside of the Django world, I maintain my project giscus, a comment system powered by GitHub Discussions. You can find me @laymonage on GitHub, Fosstodon, Twitter, and other sites.

Software developer, building software in a Geospatial spectrum, a Qgis core and PyQgis developer.

Hello, I'm Sarah Boyce 👋
I've been working as a Django Fellow since April 2024 having previously been on Django's Review and Triage team. I'm also a co-founder of Djangonaut Space - a mentorship program developing contributors to Django and beyond.
I love badminton, drawing/painting people, laughing and (unsurprisingly) Django and it's community.

I am an experienced full-stack software engineer with 8 years of experience. I specialize in creating scalable web applications with robust backend and frontend features.

My expertise lies in Python Django and React/Next JS, particularly in developing robust applications for the EdTech industry. I have a proven track record of leading teams successfully and delivering projects that exceed client expectations.

I am always eager to mentor junior engineers. I actively contribute to the growth of my team by encouraging a collaborative environment and providing mentorship in Python/Django.

Outside of work, I love exploring mountains and believe in lifelong learning, which shapes my personal and professional growth.

I am dedicated to achieving technical excellence and keeping up with industry advancements, contributing actively to the software engineering field.

Simon Willison is the creator of Datasette, an open source tool for exploring and publishing data. He currently works full-time developing open source tools for data journalism, built around Datasette and SQLite.

Simon has spent the last year and a half deeply immersed in the world of Large Language Models, trying to solve the fascinating problems of how to responsibly use the technology in the two fields he knows best: journalism and software engineering.

Prior to becoming an independent open source developer, Simon was an engineering director at Eventbrite. Simon joined Eventbrite through their acquisition of Lanyrd, a Y Combinator funded company he co-founded in 2010.

He is a board member of the Python Software Foundation and a co-creator of the Django Web Framework, and has been blogging about web development and programming since 2002 at https://simonwillison.net/

Thibaud is a developer interested in all things accessibility and sustainability. I’m a board member for Django, core contributor to the Wagtail open source CMS, and part of Django’s accessibility team.

Tim has been a system administrator and, for the past 9 years, a Python/Django developer. He works for Kraken Technologies Australia, part of the Octopus Energy group.

Tim Schilling is the lead developer at AspirEDU, an education analytics company. For most of the 2010’s he spent his time working as a remote freelance contractor working with small businesses and individuals. He currently assists with the Django Debug Toolbar, has a handful of Django commits, is a part of the DEFNA board, helps organizer DjangoCon US and is an organizer for Djangonaut Space. Outside of software, he enjoys learning, reading fantasy/sci-fi and attempts gardening, making hot sauce and bread baking.

I'm Vaarun Sinha, and I began my programming journey at the age of 12. Although I've explored various aspects of full-stack development, my heart resonates the most with Django, a framework I've passionately embraced for over 3 years. In 2021, I co-founded Digitea (a creative media tech and events company based out of Mumbai) and assumed the role of CTO. Leading a dynamic tech team, we seamlessly integrate Django into our projects, which has enabled me to learn how to use Django for any use case. I find immense joy in working with Django and am eager to continue sharing our journey and insights with the community.

Hailing from the gritty metropolis of Cleveland, Ohio, Vince has over 10 years' experience as a Django developer ranging from Corporate America to bootstrapped startup. Vince co-founded CodeRed in 2013, which has since launched the specialized Django hosting platform, CodeRed Cloud, in 2020.

Willem Van Onsem is a Django developer located in Belgium.

Will Vincent is a former Board Member of the Django Software Foundation and the founder of LearnDjango.com. The author of three books on Django, he co-hosts the Django Chat podcast and co-writes the weekly Django News newsletter. Previously, he taught computer science at Williams College and was involved in multiple early-stage startups in Boston and the Bay Area, most notably Quizlet.