Our CEO Iqbal Abdullah Receives Python Software Foundation Community Service Award
We're proud to announce that our CEO and founder, Iqbal Abdullah, has been honored with the 2024 Q4 Python Software Foundation (PSF) Community Service Award. The Python Software Foundation (PSF) board recognized his contributions to the Python community across the Asia-Pacific region, including his work with PyCon Malaysia, PyCon APAC, PyCon Japan, and multiple PSF workgroups.
Community-First Approach to Business
This recognition reflects the values that have guided our company since its founding. We believe that contributing to the communities that support the technologies we use isn't just good practice, it's essential for sustainable business growth and innovation.
Over the years, we've consistently demonstrated our commitment to the Python ecosystem through:
- Active participation in regional Python conferences and events
- Contributing expertise to community-driven initiatives and workgroups
- Supporting the growth of Python adoption across Southeast Asia and Japan
- Sharing knowledge through talks, workshops, and mentorship
Read more on our involvement with the Python community here:
- Our Experience at PyCon US 2024 in Pittsburgh
- Reflecting On PyCon APAC 2025 Part 1: The 15th PyCon APAC In Manila
- Reflecting on PyCon Namibia 2025: A Decade of Open-source
- Reflecting on Iftar.py: Python User Group Dhaka Meetup & Iftar Party
Why Community Involvement Matters for Business
Our deep involvement in the Python community provides tangible benefits that strengthen our technical capabilities:
- Early access to emerging trends and best practices in Python development
- Direct connections with core contributors and thought leaders
- Enhanced reputation as a trusted Python development partner
- Recruitment advantages through our visibility in developer communities
When clients work with us, they're not just hiring a development team, they're partnering with a company that has proven expertise and established credibility within the Python ecosystem.
This expertise directly benefits our flagship product, Kafkai, an AI-powered business intelligence and content generation tool built on Django and Python. Like many businesses that rely on Python's robust ecosystem, we benefit from the language's continued innovation and the vibrant community that drives its development forward.
Onwards To The Future
Receiving this award reinforces our commitment to maintaining strong ties with the global Python community while continuing to deliver exceptional solutions for our clients. As Python continues to evolve and grow, especially in areas like AI, data science, and web development, our community involvement ensures we stay at the forefront of these developments.
We extend our gratitude to the PSF and the broader Python community for this recognition, and we look forward to continuing our contributions to the ecosystem that has enabled so much of our success.
You can read more about this from Iqbal's personal blog here.
The PSF Community Service Awards are a formal way for the PSF Board of Directors to offer recognition of work which, in its opinion, significantly improves the Foundation's fulfillment of its mission and benefits the broader Python community.
