Principal Architect @posit_pbc, GP @ComposedVC, Co-founder @voltrondata. OSS: @ApacheArrow @pandas_dev @IbisData, "Python for Data Analysis" book

Core values

- **Addressing Societal Needs**: Pandas and other open-source tools developed by McKinney have revolutionized data analysis, making it more efficient and accessible, which is crucial for various fields including science, research, and industry[1][3][5].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: By reducing the drudgery of data manipulation tasks, McKinney's work has improved the productivity and well-being of data analysts and scientists, allowing them to focus on more complex and meaningful tasks[3].
- **Promoting Positive Change**: His efforts in promoting community-led open source projects have enhanced transparency, reproducibility, and collaboration in data science, contributing to broader societal benefits[5].
- **Contributing to Community Well-being**: The community-driven nature of his projects has fostered a diverse and inclusive community of developers and users, which is essential for the long-term sustainability and advancement of data science[1][5].