David Tabb began work in proteome informatics in 1996, when he began Ph.D. training with the John Yates lab. Twenty-five years later, he has gained experience in challenges ranging from proteomic database search to identification of phospholipids. After moving to South Africa in 2015 and to France in 2021, he has found great joy in training other scientists, ranging from B.Sc. Honours students to post-doctoral researchers. Many of his training lectures can be found through his blog site: https://pickingupthetabb.wordpress.com/