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Meet the Minds Behind the Articles
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Jan Čurn
CEO, Apify
Learn MoreJan Čurn is the CEO of Apify, a full-stack platform for web scraping and data automation tailored for AI. With a PhD in artificial intelligence from Trinity College Dublin and a strong background in software engineering, Jan has co-founded multiple tech ventures and taught university-level courses on distributed systems. His expertise spans web applications, distributed systems, and data-driven automation. At Apify, he’s focused on simplifying web automation for developers, data teams, and AI applications worldwide.
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Zach Quinn
Senior Data Engineer, Forbes
Learn MoreZach Quinn is a senior data engineer within the media/publishing space. Holding an undergraduate degree in journalism and a master's in data science, Zach specializes in making technical concepts compelling and digestible. He has founded and co-founded two Medium publications, respectively, Pipeline: Your Data Engineering Resource and Learning SQL, both of which have reached over 1 million readers by consistently publishing technical tips, career advice and engaging storytelling.
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John Watson Rooney
Learn MoreJohn is a self-taught Python developer and content creator who primarily focuses on web scraping and data extraction. His YouTube channel caters to all levels of developers looking to either get started in web scraping or advance their skills with modern techniques. Always looking for new ways to handle and extract data, John also worked in the e-commerce sector for many years and has extensible real-world experience in the needs of data, API integrations, and project management.
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Hayk Simonyan
Senior Full Stack Engineer
Learn MoreHayk Simonyan is a Senior Full Stack Engineer, with a rich background in web development, cloud services, and mobile applications. With a master's degree in Computer Science from the National Polytechnic University of Armenia, Hayk simplifies complex tech concepts in his articles on Level Up Coding and other platforms , covering systems design, security, AI, and coding, bridging advanced tech with everyday internet user needs.
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Fabien Vauchelles
Owner, Scrapoxy.io
Learn MoreFabien Vauchelles is the creator of Scrapoxy, an open-source proxy aggregator designed to enhance web scraping efficiency. With over a decade of experience in web scraping and anti-bot techniques, he specializes in bypassing restrictions and optimizing data extraction. Fabien has shared his expertise at conferences such as Devoxx FR, Zyte’s Extract Summit, and Voxxed Days. He continues to contribute to the web scraping community through innovative tools and thought leadership.
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Francis King
Head of Demand Generation, OnlyDomains
Learn MoreFrancis is the Head of Demand Generation at OnlyDomains. It’s a domain management solution offering global services and support accessible from anywhere in the world. Francis has been a part of the OnlyDomains team since 2009, and is the go-to guy for everything that involves online advertising. Originally from Melbourne, Francis can’t go a day without lifting weights, and is thinking about taking on Jiu-Jitsu in the future. Here is his blog .
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Richard Conn
Vice President, Demand Generation, Auditboard
Learn MoreRichard Conn is the Vice President of Demand Generation at AuditBoard , a leading cloud-based platform transforming audit, risk, ESG, and compliance management. Richard is an analytical & results-driven digital marketing leader with a track record of achieving major ROI improvements in fast-paced, competitive B2B environments.
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Felipe Furlan da Silva
CTO, Jimdo
Learn MoreWith over 15 years of experience in technology and leadership, Felipe has built a career at the intersection of engineering, product strategy, and business impact. As a senior executive and current CTO at Jimdo, he leads a 100+ person team across engineering, data, security, and IT operations, driving innovation through scalable systems and forward-thinking tech strategies. Felipe is a firm believer in people-first leadership, focused on cultivating high-performance teams and delivering sustainable business value. Outside the office, he’s a football fan and an avid reader.