International speaker, leader of Global Adopt-a-JSR program in conjunction with Java User Group leaders, organizer of developer hack days (aka Hackergartens) around the world and Spec Lead of JSR 364, Broadening JCP Membership, through the Java Community Process (JCP) Program. I am passionate about growing Java technology and community building dynamics!
This is a informal reception for “Women Who Code” Scholarship recipients and women attending DevNexus. The facilitator for this session, Heather VanCura, will answer any questions you have and will lead a short discussion on how to make the most of the conference. Please come along to have breakfast with us and do some pre-conference networking with other ladies at DevNexus 2016!
You ever wonder how to start your own Java User Group? Maybe how to become a Java Champion or JavaOne Rock Star? Did you ever wonder how you could get published in Java Magazine? Perhaps you were interested to know how join the JCP and sit on an Expert Group. In this presentation you will learn all of the insider secrets on how to become a presence in the worldwide community of 9 million Java developers.
Warning: Community social engagement is highly addictive and can cause one or more of the following symptoms:
- Difficulty keeping track of your thousands of “followers” and “friends”
- More “free stuff” than you can store in your garage
- Humbling run-ins with language designers, JVM gurus, and framework authors
- Unsolicited, crazy job offers! [e.g. Snorkeling in the Pacific to test your steering algorithm]
Come learn how the Java Community ticks from someone who has gone from Java coder to Java Champion and now is a humble Java Community Servant.
