Nina Zakharenko

Software Engineer · Tech Leader · Speaker

Nina Zakharenko is a software engineer, technology leader, and international speaker. She previously led the Python Developer Advocacy team at Microsoft, served on the board of Directors of the Python Software Foundation, and most recently focused on Open Source Security at Google.

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Professional Python upcoming

A live workshop diving deep into Python to build the skills needed for professional-grade applications. Covers testing, packaging, type hints, performance, and the practices used on real engineering teams.

#Python#Advanced#Professional Development
May 6–7, 2026

Speaking

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Why You Should Care About Open Source Supply Chain Security video

Over the past several years, large-scale hacks triggered by compromised software supply chains have dominated the news. The aftermath has inspired the creation of new organizations, tools, and systems to help prevent and respond to similar lines of attack in the future.

#Security#Python#Supply Chain#Open Source
PyCon US 2023 · Salt Lake City, UT · 2023