WFH Pythonista #23: Arnel Jan Sarmiento (Python Backend Engineer, DurianPy Lead)

"Pythonistas and their craft, at home and beyond."

WFH Pythonista Episode #23: Arnel Sarmiento, Python Backend Engineer and DurianPy Lead

ABOUT:
WFH Pythonista is an interview series exploring the diverse world of Python professionals across industries. Each episode offers an intimate look into how seasoned Pythonistas navigate their craft, innovate remotely, and balance technical excellence with personal pursuits.

This episode features Arnel Sarmiento, a Python Backend Engineer with over four years of experience architecting cloud-native, serverless systems at enterprise scale. As an AWS Certified professional, he specializes in secure APIs, scalable data pipelines, and AI-driven backend services powering real-time applications across fintech, health tech, and infrastructure sectors. Beyond his global remote collaborations, Arnel leads DurianPy, Davao's official Python User Group, championing developer mentorship and advancing the region's thriving Python ecosystem.

EVENT DETAILS:
📅 September 6, 2025 (Saturday)
⏰ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM PHT
🌐 Online via Zoom + YouTube livestream

JOIN US:
🔗 Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83215078062?pwd=dLIkvRCzo97tKlIaLjz8D8Yr84mSi9.1
Meeting ID: 832 1507 8062 | Passcode: 213275
📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlddU1c4Yk4

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