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Hi there 👋 I'm Stéphane Wirtel

Senior Python Expert | CPython Core Developer

  • 🐍 CPython Core Developer since 2019
  • 🎤 International conference speaker (PyCon, EuroPython, FOSDEM)
  • 📝 Technical writer & blogger at wirtel.be
  • 🥋 2nd DAN Karate JKA
  • 🏢 Founder of MGX.IO - Python consulting

📚 Latest Blog Posts

➡️ Read more on my blog


🚀 Featured Projects

CPython Core Developer

Contributing to the Python programming language - bug triage, documentation improvements since 2019.

Co-Founder and co-organizer of PythonFOSDEM, a community event that has grown from 80 to 800+ attendees, bringing Python enthusiasts together at FOSDEM.

SMTP debugging tool for Python developers - a project that evolved from a simple script to version 1.0.0 over 12 years.


🎤 Conference Talks

I've delivered 9 major talks across Europe and North America at conferences including:

  • PyCon Ireland - Python and open source development
  • PyCon Canada - CPython internals and contribution workflows
  • EuroPython - Advanced Python topics
  • FOSDEM - Community building and Python ecosystem

🛠️ Tech Stack & Skills

Python Django FastAPI PostgreSQL Next.js Solidity Git Docker

Areas of Expertise:

  • CPython internals and core development
  • Web frameworks (Django, FastAPI, Wagtail)
  • Database design and PostgreSQL optimization
  • Web3 and blockchain development (Solidity, smart contracts)
  • Financial systems and risk modeling
  • Open source community leadership

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📫 Connect With Me

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🎯 Currently

  • 📖 Writing and relaunching my Python 3.13 book
  • 🐍 Contributing to CPython and maintaining the Developer Guide
  • 🎪 Organizing PythonFOSDEM community events
  • 💼 Available for Python consulting and speaking opportunities
  • 🌱 Exploring the intersection of Python and blockchain technologies and data science (machine learning, deep learning)

Last updated: December 2025

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