Sean Tibor
Co-Host of Teaching Python
Sean Tibor is a technology leader and engineer with a background in software development, infrastructure, cloud computing, and computer science education. He currently serves as Vice President of Infrastructure and Cloud at Pfizer, where he leads engineering and operations teams focused on cloud platforms, data centers, infrastructure, and modern platform engineering.
Earlier in his career, Sean taught computer science, bringing his experience in IT, software engineering, and systems thinking into the classroom. He has also worked across technology, marketing, and digital strategy at organizations including Procter & Gamble, Kaplan University, and Diagnostic Centers of America.
Sean holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Information Systems from Carnegie Mellon University. His work now centers on technical leadership, infrastructure, cloud, and building the systems and teams that support modern computing at scale.
He is a co-host of the Teaching Python podcast, where he brings an engineering and infrastructure perspective to conversations about Python, computer science education, cloud, software engineering, and the broader systems that shape how people learn and build with technology.
Sean Tibor has hosted 158 Episodes.
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Episode 2: The First Week of Python
December 10th, 2018 | 29 mins 54 secs
getting started, mu editor, newbies, python
What does the first week of Python look like for new coders? Where do you start? Is it better to jump right in or give them a softer start? We'll talk about everything from what exercises work best, how to get new Python coders started with an IDE like Mu Editor, and more.
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Episode 1: Hello World
December 5th, 2018 | 31 mins 30 secs
coding for everyone, coding zen, differentiated learning, education, embracing what is uncomfortable, figuring things out, freedom to make mistakes, getting started, goal setting, information learning, iterative processes, mindset, problem-solving, python, reading for understanding, robotics, setting up your classroom, tynker, vr
Our very first episode! Kelly and Sean talk about how to get started teaching Python, including how to set up a room for computer science, what books and podcasts were most useful, the joys of Tynker, and how to set your own expectations for how to teach Python for others.