Author Talk

Intro to Python: The Basics of the Programmer's Swiss Army Knife

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Calendar icon Apr 12, 2023
Clock icon 12:30 PM CDT-1:30 PM CDT
Globe icon Americas
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What you'll learn

Python is a versatile and widely used programming language in the tech industry today. It is an excellent language for beginners who are just starting with programming. It is widely used in automation, DevOps, data science, machine learning, web development, app development, administration, and more.

This session will introduce you to the fundamentals of Python programming language and its syntax.  In addition, you will get an overview of the Python ecosystem and its libraries, which will help you to build applications and solve real-world problems. By the end of this session, you will have a solid foundation in Python and be ready to dive deeper into this exciting programming language.

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The Host

Steve Buchanan

Steve Buchanan is a startup advisor, and seasoned Principal PM Manager at Microsoft, driving innovation and enhancing the cloud experience for users worldwide. With over twenty years in the tech industry, Steve brings a unique blend of leadership, strategic planning, and technical expertise to one of the world's leading tech companies. An accomplished thought leader, Steve has shared insights on over a dozen podcasts, co-authored MN’s computer science plan, he authored 8 technical books, a respected Pluralsight and O’Reilly author, empowering tech pros to master cutting-edge tech. He is a former 10-time Microsoft MVP cotninuing as a tech community champion. Steve’s contributions to tech have been widely recognized, including features in prominent publications such as the Star Tribune (the fifth-largest newspaper in the U.S.), one of the “25 ITSM Experts to Watch in 2017,” recognition as an “IT Unity Community Champ”, listed as one of Onalytica's “Who’s Who in Cloud?” top 50 thought leaders, and honored with the 2024 Tekne Exceptional Technology Leadership Award. Steve is also a sought-after speaker, having delivered engaging presentations at numerous high-profile events, including the keynote for Minnebar 18, and presenting at DevOps Days, Open Source North, Midwest Management Summit (MMS), Microsoft Ignite, Experts Live Europe, and OSCON. He stays active in the technical community and enjoys blogging about his adventures in the world of tech at www.buchatech.com

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