PyBeach Organizers
Sarah Kuchinsky, Conference Chair/Executive Director
Sarah is a software engineer, researcher, and technical product manager. Sarah fell in love with the Python community in 2012 after attending her first PyCon. Since she has co-founded North Bay Python, organised multiple PyLadies chapters, and has served as chair of the PyCon tutorials committee for 5 years. She uses Python for game development, testing, tools development, and health policy modeling. She enjoys mentoring junior developers and assisting with open source projects. In her free time, she hikes, teaches computer science, and plays board games.
Stephen Kiazyk, Co-Organizer
Stephen is a software developer and geometer with expertise in the visual effects, VR/AR, and video game industries. Outside of his job, Stephen uses Python for everything from keeping track of his budget to deciding what to make for dinner. Stephen also enjoys playing Piano and Guitar, collecting (and playing) retro video games, and volunteering with his local Neighborhood Council.
