I’m a software engineer deeply invested in the open-source scientific
ecosystem. I love working with OS communities and contributing to various
projects. I wear multiple hats in the open-source software world — writing
code, creating processes and workflows, steering various committees, organising
technical meet-ups and global conferences, and many more.
Apart from open-source, I’ve worked in R&D and data science roles with various
organisations, startups, and the Government of India. Check my
LinkedIn for more.
When I’m not working, you can find me trekking in the Himalayas. Mountains are
my second favourite thing, right after computers. I also play video games,
watch movies, play football and run marathons.
Open Source Engagement#
I contribute to the open-source ecosystem through multiple projects and
committees.
Maintainer
Contributing to the project by fostering the community and maintaining
various projects under Zarr, e.g. Zarr-Python, specification, website,
etc.
Technical Board Member
Help define NumFOCUS’s strategic direction, approve budgets, provide
oversight for various subcommittees, and support programs through technical
support for projects under the
NumFOCUS umbrella.
Steering Committee Member
OSSCi helps connect open-source developers and scientists by filling the
existing communication and collaboration gap through various programs. I
represent the open-source voice in the committee and help define multiple
programs and initiatives.
SPEC Steering Committee Member
The Scientific Python ecosystem is a federation of community-developed and
community-owned Python projects widely used in scientific research. I serve
on the
SPEC steering committee to represent the interests of the
core
projects, their ecosystem, and the community.
I’ve been organising meet-ups and conferences almost for a decade! It’s one of
the ways how I give back to the community which has been super helpful in my
journey.
Lead Organiser
Community Leader for the largest PyData group in Asia. 9000+ members. Organised 40+ bi-weekly Data Science meetups in collaboration with several data-focused companies and startups in Delhi-NCR.
PyData Global and PyData Delhi Annual Conferences
Executive Chair
Chaired annual PyData Delhi and PyData Global conferences. Spearheaded all major operations for five consecutive years. Reviewed 1500+ talks and workshop proposals. Raised $600k+ to help run the conference, support and help in sustainability, accessibility, and R&D of open-source scientific software under NumFOCUS.
Co-Chair, Program Committee
Meticulously curated the program for two consecutive years for the annual summit, hosting maintainers and leaders of the open-source community.
Co-Chair, Tools Plenary
Planned, organised and ran the tools plenary session during the conference