Thank you all for the kind words and support!
I’m truly honoured — and honestly a bit overwhelmed — to be joining the CPython core team. I’ve learned so much from this community, and I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to keep contributing and growing alongside such a talented and generous group of people.
I’ve been using Python since 2006 — it’s been part of my daily life ever since. Becoming part of the team that helps build Python has always felt like a distant dream, something I never thought I’d actually reach. If someone had told me back then that I’d one day be a core developer, I probably would’ve just smiled and shaken my head in disbelief.
After many years of using Python, I felt it was time to give back. That’s how my journey contributing to CPython began. This would not have been possible without the support of my employer, Arm, who has backed me from day one.
Along the way, I’ve had the chance to interact with so many wonderful people — thank you all. I especially want to thank:
- @guido, for introducing me to @ambv, who has supported me from the beginning and patiently helped with all my requests;
- @pablogsal, for his support and for answering all my (sometimes silly!) questions;
- @brandtbucher, for his mentorship and great patience in guiding me through JIT-related work;
- The Faster CPython and Meta teams, for including me in regular syncs and for all the collaboration.
This community is something truly special — a unique, welcoming, inclusive, and intellectually stimulating place. I’ll do my best to help keep it that way.
Becoming a core developer is a huge milestone, but I’ve learned that it’s the journey, not the destination that truly matters. The experiences, relationships, and growth I’ve gained along the way are what I value most — and I’m incredibly grateful for every step of it.
Looking forward to what’s ahead!