Jeff Triplett

Jeff Triplett

About

Jeff Triplett is a Partner at REVSYS and a director on the Django Software Foundation (DSF).

Jeff is the co-founder and former President of the Django Events Foundation North America (DEFNA), the non-profit which has run DjangoCon US since 2015 and a former Director and Vice Chair of the Python Software Foundation.

Jeff was awarded the 2019 Malcolm Tredinnick Memorial Prize for his contributions to the Django community and was honored as a Python Software Foundation Fellow for his contributions to the Python community in 2018.

Originally from Sarcoxie, Missouri, he now calls Lawrence, Kansas home with his two kids, partner, and smelly dog.

Present

Revolution Systems (REVSYS) (2010-present)

Jeff has been a developer at one of the premier Django consulting agencies since 2011. In 2019, he became a Partner. The agency specializes in Python, Django, Docker, performance, scaling, and team management.

Django Software Foundation (DSF) (2024-present)

Jeff joined the DSF in 2024 as a director.

Django Events Foundation North America (DEFNA) (2015-present)

Jeff is one of the three co-founders of DEFNA. He served as President of the Board from 2015 to 2021, and again from 2022 to 2023.

Python Software Foundation (PSF) (2018-2023)

Jeff was elected by the community as a Director of the Python Software Foundation (PSF). He served as Treasurer from 2020 to 2022 and subsequently as Vice Chair from 2022 to 2023.

Previous employment

Mediaphormedia (The World Company subsidiary) (2007-2010)

Jeff joined The World Company in 2007 to work at Django Project's birthplace. As a Senior Developer, he worked on Ellington CMS and Ellington Marketplace.

Fast Freedom (2002-2007)

Jeff was Director of Operations and started the website division/service for the company. He managed the hosting, development, wireless, and dial-up service and employees for five years.

Past

2019 Malcolm Tredinnick Memorial Prize winner

Jeff was awarded the Malcolm Tredinnick Memorial Prize in 2019 for contributions to the Django community.

2019 Python Software Foundation Fellow Member

Jeff was named a PSF Fellow Member in January 2019.

2019 Opensource.com Community Awards winner

Jeff won an Opensource.com 2019 People's Choice Award.

Django Code of Conduct Committee

Jeff joined the committee in 2016 as a member, serving as chair and then later co-chair.

Django Developer Member

Jeff was nominated in 2015 and has served as a member ever since.

Python Software Foundation Contributing Member

Jeff joined the Python Software Foundation in 2015.

Conference & Event Organizing

DjangoPony.com

Jeff is the co-creator of the Django Pony website and helped add fuel to the fire to the Django meme.

Interviews & Mentions

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