Meet Our Team
Building the future of Python education through expertise, experience, and community
At Real Python, our team combines decades of real-world Python development experience with proven educational expertise. From Fortune 500 companies to open-source projects, our team members bring practical knowledge directly from the industry trenches to create content that actually works “in production.”
Leadership
Dan Bader
Dan Bader is the owner and editor in chief of Real Python and the main developer of the realpython.com learning platform. Dan has been writing code for more than 20 years and holds a master's degree in computer science.
» More about DanSarah Jane Ross
Sarah Jane operates from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, providing experienced leadership as the Content Operations Manager at Real Python, with a solid 12-year track record in managing remote teams.
» More about Sarah JaneMartin Breuss
Martin is Real Python's Head of Content Strategy. With a background in education, he worked as a coding mentor, code reviewer, curriculum developer, bootcamp instructor, and instructional designer.
» More about MartinEditors
Our editors ensure every piece of content meets the highest standards for accuracy, clarity, and practical application.
Brenda Weleschuk
Brenda has a penchant for punctuation as Tutorial Editor for Real Python.
» More about BrendaTappan Moore
As the Video Editor for Real Python, Tappan cleans up each course and adds graphical spice.
» More about TappanKate Finegan
Kate relishes a well-placed comma as Tutorial Editor for Real Python.
» More about KatePython Educators
Our staff educators combine deep technical knowledge with proven teaching ability to make complex concepts accessible.
Christopher Bailey
Chris is an avid Pythonista and creates video tutorials for Real Python. He is a programmer and data analyst. He creates music under the name Tripnet. Chris lives in Colorado with his wife and two dogs.
» More about ChristopherPhilipp Acsany
Philipp is a core member of the Real Python team. He creates tutorials, records video courses, and hosts Office Hours sessions to support your journey to becoming a skilled and fulfilled Python developer.
» More about PhilippBartosz Zaczyński
Bartosz is an experienced software engineer and Python educator with an M.Sc. in Applied Computer Science.
» More about BartoszLeodanis Pozo Ramos
Leodanis is a self-taught Python developer, educator, and technical writer with over 10 years of experience.
» More about LeodanisStephen Gruppetta
Stephen is a Python Educator who started his career as a physicist. He's constantly looking for simple ways to explain complex things in Python.
» More about StephenChristopher Trudeau
Christopher has a passion for the Python language and writes, records, and podcasts for Real Python. He is a consultant who helps advise organizations on how to improve their technical teams.
» More about ChristopherCommunity & Operations
Aldren Santos
Aldren is Real Python's illustrator and helps make this site awesome for your eyes.
» More about AldrenAndres Pineda
Andres is Real Python's Community Manager.
» More about AndresAlexandra Davis
Alexandra is an avid Pythonista and course instructor at Real Python based in Arizona. She is a software engineer with a passion for full stack web development and Python.
» More about AlexandraSales & Partnerships
Reagan Shantz
Reagan is the Director of Partnerships at Real Python.
» More about ReaganContributors & Community
Our content library is enriched by a network of Python professionals who contribute their expertise on a project basis. These contributors bring specialized knowledge from a broad set of industries and backgrounds, ensuring our content covers the full spectrum of Python applications. We’re grateful to work with over 190 contributors who have shared their expertise with our community:
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