I'm a Software & DevOps Engineer based in the UK, and a Fellow of the Python Software Foundation.

I'm passionate about open-source software, automation, and building communities. I'm always looking for new and exciting projects to work on. I'm interested in a wide range of technologies, but I have a particular fondness for Python, Kubernetes, and Ansible. I also am interested in the nitty-gritty of how the internet works, and have a particular fondness for DNS and BGP.

I work primarily in Python, but am also happy working in JavaScript/TypeScript, Elixir, Golang or Erlang.

I'm co-founder of Python Discord, one of the largest programming communities on the planet with over 380,000 members. I also undertake the role of DevOps Lead for the community, maintaining our Kubernetes and Ansible based infrastructure.

I am also the administrator of the hobbyist AS211224 network, a small, IPv6-only network that I use to experiment with BGP and other networking technologies.

Check out some of my projects below and be sure to hit me up on Discord at @joe.banks or email [email protected].