Nick Saskovets
About:
Nick Saskovets is a big data expert at Vention, specializing in Python, AI/ML, data science, DevOps, and software engineering. With a knack for developing and scaling technical initiatives, Nick has been instrumental in building and growing data-focused teams and defining skill proficiency levels across the company.
At Vention, Nick led the charge on Python initiatives, encompassing web development and data engineering. He successfully built a data science team from scratch, driving advancements in data analytics and engineering.
Nick is a seasoned conference speaker who shares insights on Python, data science, and architecture at international events. He also contributes to program committees, shapes conference content, mentors speakers, and manages organizational tasks.
His efforts include delivering career guidance lectures, evaluating university projects, and overseeing student internships, effectively bridging the gap between education and industry.
Within the company, Nick co-led the Python tech community, focusing on developer growth paths, creating competency profiles, and fostering community engagement within the Python ecosystem.
Beyond his technical prowess, Nick organizes local Python meetups, reviews presentation topics, and trains speakers, driving educational initiatives within the company and beyond.