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seventeen dorks in a hand-knit trench coat | software hand waver | healthcare IT | biomedical engineer | queer lefty crafter | they/she
living in broome/rubibi, remote western australia

PyCon Au 2024 Programs chair

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2025-09-13

@sauramaia @nickzoic

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The Primordial Code

You are running on an operating system a couple of billion years old which is full of primordial libraries, monkey patches, self-modifying code, viral hacks and even containers running a different operating system.

Content Warnings
Mention of infectious and genetic diseases, including cancer, but nothing gruesome.

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2025-09-13

i have been waiting for someone to give @nickzoic's talk about the parallels between human genetics and IT infrastructure for a decade or two #pyconau2025

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2025-09-12

OH:
"busy day tomorrow. park run, therapy, afternoon disco."
"the middle aged agenda"

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✨ Can you believe it? PyCon AU kicks off this Friday! ✨

It’s going to be amazing — full of learning, inspiration, and great people. We’ll have a fantastic time together! 🎉

If you haven’t grabbed your ticket yet, don’t wait — secure yours today and join us! 🚀🐍
👉 2025.pycon.org.au/attend?ref=fv

#PyConAU #Python #Data #AI #Science #Education #Conference #Tech

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2025-08-26

Interested in helping out with one of the most innovative, grassroots, publishing efforts around? The Journal of Open Source Software (@joss) is looking for editors: blog.joss.theoj.org/2025/08/ca

We conduct collaborative checklist-based peer review of research software using GitHub issues.

JOSS is a positive, rewarding, community-based reviewing/editing effort. I'm happy to answer questions if anyone is interested.

2025-08-21

OH:
'is there an autistic flag?'
'if there is it'd be the esperanto of flags'

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PyCon AU 2025 tickets are available now — and score a limited-edition conference T-shirt! 👕✨

🐍 Be part of Australia’s biggest Python event
🧠 Learn from top speakers and workshops
🎫 Choose the ticket type that suits you

👉 Book now 2025.pycon.org.au/attend?ref=fv

#PyConAU #Python #Data #AI

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🎉 It’s here! The PyCon AU 2025 conference program is now live!

Explore the exciting lineup of talks, workshops, and events waiting for you
👉 2025.pycon.org.au/program/list

#PyConAU #Python #Data #AI #Science #Education #Conference #Tech

Illustration of a rocket with the Python logo launching through space with stars and planets, announcing the PyCon AU program release. Text reads: 'Program Released – Our program is on the website now! pycon.org.au/program'
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🌟 LAST DAY to sign up!
👉 Volunteer now – Call for Volunteers closes today!

2025.pycon.org.au/attend/volun

#PyConAU #VolunteerOpportunity #TechEvents #Python #Teamwork

A poster for PyCon AU. The top section reads “OPEN VOLUNTEER” and “LET’S RUN A CONFERENCE”. The bottom section says “JOIN WITH US!” followed by the link: pycon.org.au/attend/volunteer. The PyCon AU logo appears at the bottom.
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😱 Hold on... what?!

One of our PyCon AU speakers from last year just had their conference talk turned into a published journal paper! 🎉📄💚

Check it out 👉
Paper: joss.theoj.org/papers/10.21105
Talk: 2024.pycon.org.au/program/HMWP

#PyConAU #Python #OpenSource #JOSS

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🎉 PyCon AU’s Call for Volunteers is NOW OPEN! 🎉

💚 Join now 👉 2025.pycon.org.au/attend/volun

#PyConAU #Python #Tech

"PyCon is run by the people that show up. Join us and have fun!. The bottom section features photos of past volunteers interacting at the event, with a bold headline in the center reading "VOLUNTEER NOW" and a link: pycon.org.au/attend/volunteer.
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🎉 Early Bird Tickets Are Here!

Get ready, Pythonistas — PyCon is coming, and early bird tickets are available NOW! 🐦

🔥 Limited spots at early bird prices!!
👉 2025.pycon.org.au/attend?ref=f

#PyConAU #Python #Data #AI #Science #Education

PyConAU Tickets are available now! book now! https://2025.pycon.org.au/attend/
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🥳 Exciting News! 🐍 #PyConAU CFP has been EXTENDED by 1 more week!

📢 Don't delay, submit your awesome ideas now, or by 22nd June!

Submit here 2025.pycon.org.au/program

#PyConAU2025 #Python #CFP

pycon.org.au/program/ JOIN US, Applications close June 22, 2025 PyConAU
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🤔 Know someone who you want to see speak 🐍 #PyConAU?

🏷️ Add them in the comments to let them know they have 1️⃣ more week left to submit!
👉 CFP closes 22nd June 2025.pycon.org.au/program/

#PyConAU2025 #Python #AI #Data #MachineLearning #Education #Science

PyCon AU encouraging people to "Be a Speaker!!". It features a smiling woman holding a clipboard, with colorful tilted boxes showing talk topics: “Data & AI,” “Education,” “Python,” and “Scientific Python.” pycon.org.au/program” are also displayed.
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PyCon AU 2025 wants your talk! From cool projects to lessons learned — all experience levels welcome.

🗓️ CFP closes on June 15th
📍 Submit here: pycon.org.au/program

Be bold. Be heard. Join us on stage.
#PyConAU

CALL FOR SPEAKERS. FOR MORE INFO, VISIT PYCON.ORG.AU/PROGRAM 103+ PRESENTATIONS 560+REGISTRATIONS 22.7K SUBSCRIBERS
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Cat 🐈🥗 (D.Burch) :blobcatrainbow:catsalad@infosec.exchange
2025-06-08

Hierarchy of Needs

Modified Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs charts showing the pyramid of needs. This chart lists the following from top to bottom.

Self-fulfillment needs:
• Money, love, etc. 

Psychological needs:
• Food, shelter, water. 
• Not having to use Salesforce. 

Basic needs:
• Not having to use Jira. 
• Not having to use Teams.
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Lorin Hochstein :verified:norootcause@hachyderm.io
2025-06-03

Ad blockers, but for AI

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🟢 PyCon AU is now accepting proposals for specialist tracks!
This is your chance to present, inspire, and connect with the Python community. 🎤🐍

📅 Submit your proposal before June 15th (AoE)
🔗 2025.pycon.org.au/program/

Let’s make this year’s PyCon unforgettable! ✨

#PyConAU #Data #AI #EdTech #SciPy

PyCon AU Call for Proposals for Specialist Tracks: Education, Data & AI, and Scientific Python. Apply by June 15th AoE at pycon.org.au/program.
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📢 Call for Proposals 🐍🧪

Using Python in science? Whether it’s tools, libraries, or real-world applications — if it’s science and Python, we want to hear it.

🗓 Submit here: 2025.pycon.org.au/program/

Let’s highlight the power of Python in science!

#PyConAU #ScientificPython #PythonInScience

Promotional graphic for PyCon AU's "Scientific Python" Specialist Track. The design features an astronaut in a space suit looking at Earth from orbit. Bold text reads: "We are calling for speakers!" with a URL: pycon.org.au/program. PyCon AU logo appears in the top left.
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Have you submitted your speaker proposal yet? 🐍🎤

PyConAU’s Call for Proposals is open! We’re looking for talks on anything Python — from Dev, Data&AI, QA, Automation to fun projects you’re working on.

🗓️ Before June 15th, 2025 AoE
📍 2025.pycon.org.au/program

Share your story with the Python community.

#PyConAU2025 #PyConAU #Python

Call for Proposal, SHARE WHAT YOU LOVE ABOUT PYTHON! Apply now! PyCon AU https://2025.pycon.org.au/program/

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