Erik is the co-founder and CTO of DashCare, a small company that helps governments manage healthcare. He is deeply involved in the community around Django, a popular Python web framework, being a Django core developer, chair of the Dutch Django Association and co-organiser of various conferences. Erik cares about building communities and conferences in which everyone feels welcome, valued and at home, regardless of their background. He has specific interest in well-being and ethical issues around communities and development. One of his side projects is the Less Obvious Conference Checklist, with many less obvious suggestions for event organisers.