Seth Larson

In this engaging discussion, Seth Larson, a Security Developer in Residence at the Python Software Foundation and an esteemed open source maintainer, shares his journey from managing urllib3 to becoming a security leader. He emphasizes the crucial role of public documentation in shaping security practices. Seth explores how to support maintainers technically and emotionally while fostering trust in the community. He discusses the importance of collaborating with academic circles and shares his approach to making security more accessible. Plus, he reveals his fondness for retro Nintendo games!