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Python Drop in session with Thomas Kiley, Senior Research Software Engineer, NDPH, University of Oxford
Bring your software development problems and questions – can fix bugs, workout solutions and share tips.
* Bugs in the code * Software architecture questions * How do I do X in Python * What tools or libraries would help with this problem
Date: Tuesday 29 April
Time: 14:00 – 15:00
Venue: BDI/OxPop Seminar room 0
Register: forms.office.com/e/ijnehdJM8n?origin=lprLink
Bio:
Thomas is a senior research software engineer working with Deidre Hollingsworth on neglected tropical disease modelling.
His background is in software engineering (working in a range of areas, including games, a tech start up and a company making a medical device for Parkinsons). He was drawn to research software engineering after talking to scientists and realising a knowledge gap in software best practises.
He want to share the expertise he has gained from being a software developer with people whose expertise lies in the research they are doing.
Prerequisite:
Be familiar with Python and please bring your own device
Audience:
Anyone looking to improve their Python skills
Software required:
Python