Randal Schwartz is a well-known self-taught programmer, writer, and trainer who has made a significant impact on the tech industry. With an impressive career spanning multiple decades, he has worked on various exciting projects while juggling multiple roles to hone his skills. Randal has worked as a Senior Software Engineer, Software Developer, System Administrator, and Technical Writer. He specializes in languages such as Perl, Dart, Flutter, and Smalltalk. He has contributed to multiple organizations like LinuxFund and Squeak and ran his own company, GamesDomain.com, in the past. Randal has also been a published author and lecturer at O'Reilly & Associates, and the FLOSS Weekly Host and Show Runner at TWiT.tv. Randal's diverse skill set includes technical training, podcast production, technical writing, web applications, security, and software development.