2025-10-11 –, Main Track(LT-13)
Language: English
Many hesitate to join tech communities or take on leadership roles, fearing they’re not "ready." My journey was anything but planned—I simply said "yes" to opportunities, even when unprepared. From attending meetups as a newcomer to becoming a core volunteer and now PyCon APAC 2025 Co-Chair, my story is one of commitment, uncertainty, and growth.
In this talk, I’ll share how showing up, embracing challenges, and volunteering transformed my career and community involvement. I'll also break down common misconceptions about tech meetups and how anyone regardless of experience can start contributing. If you’re hesitant to take that first step, this talk will inspire you to leap, learn, and find your place in the Python and tech community.
Many believe that to contribute meaningfully to a tech community, they need to be an expert or have years of experience. But my journey proves otherwise. I started as someone who simply showed up attending meetups, learning from others, and saying "yes" to volunteering, even when I wasn’t sure what I was getting into. What followed was an unexpected but transformative journey, from a local Python volunteer to co-chairing PyCon APAC 2025.
In this talk, I’ll share how my "fake it till you make it" mindset and consistent commitment led me to this point. I'll discuss how I navigated the world of Python & tech meetups, the lessons I learned from being a tech community nomad, and the surprising impact of small actions in community growth. Attendees will gain insights into how they can start their own journey, overcome self-doubt, and make meaningful contributions, no matter their skill level.
By the end of this talk, I hope to inspire more people to step up, take a leap of faith, and actively engage in the Python and tech community because every great journey starts with a simple "yes."
He is one of the co-chairs of PyCon APAC 2025 and a core volunteer for Python Philippines, a passionate learner, and a dedicated volunteer for the community, with a strong mission to bridge the gap and connect the tech community for the people. He is also a retail tech intern at ING Hubs Philippines and a current student at National University - Manila. And he loves spaghetti.