Add Sameer Shukla's talk

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+## Pattern Matching in Python, A Functional Programming Perspective with match-case
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+This talk is about Python's match-case statement,
+through the lens of functional programming.
+Attendees will explore how pattern matching brings
+declarative, clean, and efficient coding practices to Python,
+aligning with functional programming principles such as immutability and pure functions.
+The session will include real-world use cases, such as handling recursive algorithms,
+data transformation pipelines, and functional state machines.
+The talk will emphasize the practical benefits of using match-case,
+with a focus on performance, avoiding side effects, and writing maintainable code.
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+**Speaker: Sameer Shukla**
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+![Sameer Shukla Headshot](https://pretalx.com/media/avatars/HMNDYW_06M3H5l.jpeg){: width="150" align=left}
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+_I'm Sameer Shukla, a dedicated engineer with a rich background spanning 15 years in software design and development. Beyond my role as an engineer, I am an author and researcher. I find joy in continually learning and sharing insights about cutting-edge tools and technologies through my contributions to diverse online learning platforms and esteemed international journals._
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