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Python Software Foundation: Ee Durbin: 2026 PSF Board Election Candidate Interview
Ee Durbin is running for the PSF Board of Directors, bringing extensive experience from various roles within the Python Software Foundation and PyPI. Having served as a volunteer PyPI Administrator, contributor to PSF Infrastructure, PSF Fellow, past PSF Staff member, and previous PyCon US Chair, Ee possesses a deep understanding of the foundation's operations and its relationship with the community. Their motivation stems from observing the board's impact and a desire to foster continued growth and sustainability for the Python community and the PSF. Ee aims to address the evolving landscape of software security and the influence of large language models, building upon the PSF's past successes in navigating challenges like increased contract costs impacting PyCon US. Looking ahead, Ee envisions a PSF that is increasingly community-focused and supported, with a strong foundation in membership and individual donations. This would solidify the organization's accountability to its members and ensure long-term financial sustainability. Ee's current involvement is primarily as a volunteer PyPI admin, with a recent focus on Python packaging tools and standards. They advocate for safer cycling infrastructure in Philadelphia through their volunteer work with Philly Bike Action. Ee is also currently working on high-performance developer tooling at Astral, which has recently joined OpenAI. Their comprehensive experience and forward-thinking approach make them a valuable candidate for the PSF Board.