From jigermano at gmail.com  Sun Apr 26 14:36:48 2015
From: jigermano at gmail.com (Juan Germano)
Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2015 15:36:48 -0300
Subject: [Python Wpg] Introduction and request
Message-ID: <CALV5p8CMCbR5fK0OarZ0Xp003+hZdHswt5rq99=WCLmNDEyV0Q@mail.gmail.com>

Hello list,

I'm a software developer currently living in Buenos Aires, and I've
recently joined this list because, if everything goes according to plan,
will be moving to Winnipeg some months from now, so I wanted to get a sense
of the Python "scene".

I have been going thought job postings in the usual sites, and it seemed to
me that Python is not a popular choice as a main technology in companies
there. Actually, it seems there isn't a single position open for a Python
developer.

Stuart Williams, who I assume is one of the list moderators, was kind
enough to send me a few lines where he's shared his views regarding my
impressions, indicating that job posting sites are not as good indication
of the job market in Winnipeg (I will assume for Python or otherwise) as it
is for other cities, and suggested there are indeed some companies using
Python.

So, if you could share, for instance, a few company names where Python is
used, ideally extensively, I would very much appreciate it.

Incidentally, I will be visiting Winnipeg in a few weeks (from May 22nd to
June 8th), so if anyone is free for a coffee or something at some point,
that'd be great (my treat, of course).

As a final note, I did read the warning about job recruiters using the
list. Although I am not one of them, I do apologize if you think my email
falls into an inappropriate use of the list.

Cheers,

-- 
Juan Germano
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From stuart at swilliams.ca  Sun Apr 26 17:01:03 2015
From: stuart at swilliams.ca (Stuart Williams)
Date: Sun, 26 Apr 2015 16:01:03 -0500
Subject: [Python Wpg] Introduction and request
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Names that come to mind for me where I know Python is used extensively:

   - Peaceworks
   - Investors Group (where I work)
   - Great West Life (sister company to Investors Group)
   - Iders (just east of Winnipeg in Oakbank)
   - Skip the Dishes
   - University of Manitoba (in teaching and research)

This doesn't count companies not in Winnipeg for which people in Winnipeg
work remotely.  I know at least one person who was on the list was in that
situation.

Stuart.


On Sun, Apr 26, 2015 at 1:36 PM, Juan Germano <jigermano at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello list,
>
> I'm a software developer currently living in Buenos Aires, and I've
> recently joined this list because, if everything goes according to plan,
> will be moving to Winnipeg some months from now, so I wanted to get a sense
> of the Python "scene".
>
> I have been going thought job postings in the usual sites, and it seemed
> to me that Python is not a popular choice as a main technology in companies
> there. Actually, it seems there isn't a single position open for a Python
> developer.
>
> Stuart Williams, who I assume is one of the list moderators, was kind
> enough to send me a few lines where he's shared his views regarding my
> impressions, indicating that job posting sites are not as good indication
> of the job market in Winnipeg (I will assume for Python or otherwise) as it
> is for other cities, and suggested there are indeed some companies using
> Python.
>
> So, if you could share, for instance, a few company names where Python is
> used, ideally extensively, I would very much appreciate it.
>
> Incidentally, I will be visiting Winnipeg in a few weeks (from May 22nd to
> June 8th), so if anyone is free for a coffee or something at some point,
> that'd be great (my treat, of course).
>
> As a final note, I did read the warning about job recruiters using the
> list. Although I am not one of them, I do apologize if you think my email
> falls into an inappropriate use of the list.
>
> Cheers,
>
> --
> Juan Germano
>
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> http://WinniPUG.ca
> Winnipeg at python.org
> https://mail.python.org/mailman/listinfo/winnipeg
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