Johanan Oppong Amoateng
Johanan Oppong Amoateng is a dynamic software developer, community leader, and advocate for the power of open-source technology. Starting his tech journey in the first year of veterinary school, he initially learned Python before delving deeper into the field in his third year. Through platforms like The Odin Project, he built foundational skills in Django, Flask, and Node.js, creating projects that solidified his passion for software development.
Balancing academic commitments and a growing interest in tech, Johanan joined ALX’s software engineering program and completed a Django backend course with I4G Zuri. His love for community led him to PyClubs, where he rapidly evolved from a member to a lead, contributing to various projects, mentoring peers, and representing the community at major events like PyCon Africa and DjangoCon US, where he also became an international speaker.
An advocate for accessible technology and impactful contributions, Johanan is deeply involved in initiatives like Python Kumasi, Django tutorials, and projects aimed at fostering innovation in AI, machine learning, and open-source development. He founded VetDataHub, an open-source veterinary dataset repository, and has worked on diverse applications like peer review systems and accessible Django web apps.
Known for his technical prowess, community spirit, and leadership, Johanan Oppong Amoateng continues to inspire others through talks, mentorship, and hands-on contributions to the global tech ecosystem.
Session
Have you ever built a Django app so useful you wished others could use it too? Packaging your Django application for PyPI transforms your code into a reusable library that anyone in the community can install and integrate into their projects. This talk will guide you through the entire process of packaging Django apps, from structuring your project correctly to uploading it to PyPI.