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Mark Lutz

Lutz

Python Bootcamp instructor Mark Lutz is a full-time Python trainer, writer and software developer. He is one of the primary figures in the Python community and author of the O'Reilly books Programming Python and Python Pocket Reference and is the author of Learning Python. Mark has been involved with Python since 1992 and began teaching Python classes in 1997. In addition, he holds BS and MS degrees in computer science from the University of Wisconsin.

Besides Python experience, Mark is also a software engineer with 2 decades of experience. His work background includes compilers, development environment GUIs, network programming, client/server systems, and business applications.

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