[cross-posting on python-commiters and on https://discuss.python.org/t/vote-to-promote-lysandros-nikolaou/4445/11]

Hey everybody,

first of all a huge thanks goes out to all of you for showing trust in me and accepting me into this big Python family. It’s truly an honour to be part of it.

I will try to put all the effort and care I can into improving Python, the language, which has time and again helped me in my career as a programmer. I sincerely hope that the PEG parser is only the first of many projects I work on.

Let me say that I believe that the values we represent and uphold really make us what we are. Thus, I will try to live up to the high standards of the Python community and, like all of us, I’ll strive to make Python an even more inclusive, diverse and open community than it is now.

It goes without saying but I want to say for the thousandth time that Guido’s and Pablo’s mentoring has been invaluable. Very special thanks to both of them for, first, accepting me to work alongside them and for all they’ve shown and taught me these last few months. It’s been an awesome journey and I’m sure it’ll continue to be just like this.

I’m looking forward to getting to know you all better.

Cheers.