2025-03-02 –, Main Hall (LH 111)
The Python APAC Community is diverse, encompassing a wide range of regional perspectives, cultures, and challenges. However, biases and disparities exist, affecting inclusivity and equitable participation. This study aims to raise awareness of these regional biases and differences, highlighting their impact on community dynamics. By fostering inclusivity and understanding, this research provides actionable steps to bridge gaps, promote fair representation, and create a more welcoming environment for all members. Through collaboration and strategic initiatives, the Python APAC Community can work towards a more unified and supportive ecosystem.
Intermediate
Category:Community
Kalyan Prasad is a Data and AI Scientist with a strong background as a former Data Science and Analytics Manager, seamlessly bridging academia and industry. He has delivered talks at numerous PyCon, Data Science, and AI conferences, demonstrating his expertise in the field.
As a dedicated community leader, Kalyan currently serves as one of the Chairs for PyConf Hyderabad 2025 and has previously held leadership roles as Co-chair for PyConf India 2023 and PyConf Hyderabad 2022. Beyond these roles, he actively contributes to various Python, data science, and scientific communities worldwide.
Kalyan is also a member of the Code of Conduct (CoC) committee at NumFOCUS, where he advocates for inclusivity and diversity, ensuring that tech communities remain welcoming, respectful, and safe for everyone.
I’m one of the organizer for PyLadies Tokyo and one of the board member for PyCon JP Association. I’ve also been helping PyLadies Caravan, which is for live in outside of Tokyo area run by PyCon JP Association. We have been on hiatus since 2019, but I was leader of Geek Women Japan conference, which is an event featuring only women engineers as speakers. This conference attracted about 300 attendees.
As a professional software developer for more than 15 years, Aryn now works as a Software Consultant and Manager of for startups. With extensive experience in software architect and solutions.
Passionate about programming and tech, Aryn is active within various local community and groups, and is an experienced mentor and excellent coach.
Leonora Sison is a certified ISTQB QA Tester with 11 years of experience working for various industries such as several local and multinational IT Solutions companies serving clients from both the private and public sector and presently working as QA Manager for Billease.
She started her career as a Manual QA testing ERP, HRMS, Financial System, and Identity Management Systems.
As years progressed, she delved into understanding and learning Test Automation and was able to create automated tests for Web using Selenium and Cypress and also Android app using Appium. She was able to effectively shorten regression execution time for more efficient releases.
Now, she manages and mentors a diverse Team of Manual Testers and Automation Engineers from different countries testing end to end business workflow from client registration up to computational transactions. She ensures that the team is able to deliver even in a fast paced environment.