Is Java ready for the AI era?
The new Asking a Java Champion is LIVE! I sat down with Mary Grygleski in Chicago’s Chinatown to discuss the relationship between AI and the Java community.
📺 Watch the full conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmeH0pCbA94
#Java #AI #JavaChampion
The Java ecosystem keeps expanding. Modernizing your stack shouldn’t mean adding complexity.
At #JavaOne 2026, XDEV shares how to make disciplined tech choices, improve productivity, and evolve your Java architecture with a plan.
March 17–19, 2026. Get your ticket.
#JavaChampion #Java
Proud moment: XDEV’s CEO @richard.fichtner.dev is one of only 16 Featured Speakers at #JavaOne.
For our customers, that means earlier insight into where Java is heading, smarter modernization decisions, and a partner deeply connected to the ecosystem.
#JavaChampion
What’s it really like to be a Developer Advocate? 💻
In Ep. 03 of "Ask a Java Champion," I chat with @eldermoraes about the reality of DevRel, community impact, and career evolution.
Full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nq7vL_SQsDM
#Java #DevRel #JavaChampion #TechCareer
Just *1,5 hours* to go! Tick-tock!
Also, my friend and fellow #JavaChampion @patbaumgartner.com will be hosting this session. I am very excited about this! 🙌 Who's joining?
The free virtual jChampions Conference starts soon!
Learn directly from Java Champions, trusted leaders who drive Java education and influence the global Java community
Jan 22-27
Live sessions + Q&A
Find out more & register: jchampionsconf.com
#Java #JavaChampion #JavaEE #JakartaEE
Today's #JCON Content Board Spotlight: Steve Poole (Herodevs)
With over 30 years of hands-on experience, #JavaChampion & #OracleACE Steve knows how things work.
Comfortable with all levels of executive engagement, he has a strong influence in the #Java world!
Join #JCON2026 2026.europe.jcon.one
Today's #JCON Content Board Spotlight: Ana Maria Mihalceanu (Oracle)
As a #JavaChampion #speaker and co-founder of the Bucharest Software Craftsmanship #Community, Ana has built herself an impressive career.
With her skills, she's home of heartfelt #code
Join #JCON2026 at 2026.europe.jcon.one
Today's #JCON Content Board Spotlight: Grace Robinson (IBM)
We are proud to have this powerful voice in the #Java community on our board. #JavaChampion #TechWomen100 #WomenOfTheFuture & #author
Grace knows her stuff and catches exceptions as well as things in her sports.
2026.europe.jcon.one
Iván López as a new Java Champion!
Double celebration today!🎉 It's my 46th birthday AND I've just been accepted as a #JavaChampion
Thank you to @vilojona.bsky.social for the nomination @dgomezg.bsky.social @ixchelruiz.bsky.social @deors.bsky.social and @mkheck.bsky.social for the support, and everyone who voted.
BEST. BIRTHDAY. EVER🥳
Today's #JCON Content Board Spotlight: Mary Grygleski (AI Collective)
As a #JavaChampion #OracleACE President of the Chicago JUG and Organizer for AI Collective, Mary surely has a lot of skills!
Guided by endless curiosity, she brings a breath of fresh air.
Join #JCON2026 at 2026.europe.jcon.one
Today's #JCON Spotlight: Richard Fichtner (XDEV Software)
#JavaChampion #IBMChampion #OracleACE #VaadinChampion Richard has it all! As the Founder of #JUG Oberpfalz and a worldwide speaker, his technical insight and #cleancode are as good as his taste in country music.
2026.europe.jcon.one
Today's #JCON Content Board Spotlight: Marcus Hellberg (Vaadin)
Another #JavaChampion within our board who has over 20 years of experience in combining modern web technologies and #Java
Whether hiking or exploring the next AI integration, he's fully committed.
Join #JCON2026 2026.europe.jcon.one
Today's #JCON Content Board Spotlight: Kito Mann (Virtua)
This #JavaChampion brings decades of expertise in enterprise #architecture #microservices & #cloud. As co-host of the Stackd Podcast & #author of #JavaServer Faces in Action, his influence is invaluable.
Join #JCON2026: 2026.europe.jcon.one
Today's #JCON Content Board Spotlight: Emily Jiang (IBM)
Not only a #JavaChampion but #TechWomen100 of 2025!
She knows where #MicroProfile #Jakarta EE and #cloudnative practices are actually going because she helps design them.
Join #JCON2026 at 2026.europe.jcon.one
Today's #JCON Content Board Spotlight: Brian Demers (Gradle)
As a #JavaChampion & long-time #Apache contributor, he's not only a keeper of #buildspeed but also #bees!
His trades? Finding the things that slow teams down and calling them out with precision.
Join #JCON2026 at 2026.europe.jcon.one
My name is Peter Pilgrim, Principal Engineer, Lead Developer and I am looking for next contract engagement immediately. www.linkedin.com/in/peterpilg...
Outside IR35 preferred!
#javachampion #TECHCOACH #java #kotlin #director #principalengineer #cloudnative #techlead #opentowork
At #BaselOne25, #JavaChampion Hanno Embregts 🎤🎸 live-codes a Jakarta EE REST app – secured with MicroProfile & JWT. Will the demo work? Come and find out! 😄
📅 16 Oct 2025 | 📍 Markthalle Basel
No theory, just real coding!
🎟️ eventfrog.ch/BaselOne2025
#JakartaEE #Java #MicroProfile #Security
Full-Stack-Entwicklung ist zurück! 🎯
#JavaChampion Simon Martinelli zeigt an der #BaselOne25, wie Java-Entwickler:innen mit Vaadin, Spring Boot mit JTE, Quarkus mit Qute, HTMX & JSF komplette Webapps bauen – effizient & elegant.
📅 16. Okt | Markthalle Basel
🎟️ BaselOne 2025 in Basel
Active lunchtime run from Newport Pagnell to Tongwell Lake and back again
Peter Pilgrim
Principal Software Engineer Available to hire
September 2025
#TECHCOACH
#JavaChampion
#Java
#Kotlin
#CloudNative
#TechLead
#PrincipalEngineer
How to Become a Java Specialist: Lessons in Concurrency and Performance
Join us at the "The Out of the Box Developer" live discussion next Tuesday!
🗓️ : Tuesday, 23.9.2025, at 12:00PM BRT | 15:00PM GMT
👉 : www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkjK...
#Java #Concurrency #Performance #JavaChampion #OotBD
Here is the YouTube Short for this directly www.youtube.com/shorts/JuBWM... #javachampion #TECHCOACH #java #kotlin #director #principalengineer #cloudnative #techlead #opentowork
Reach me directly on Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/peterpilg... and/or email peter.pilgrim@gmail.com
My name is Peter Pilgrim, Principal Engineer, Lead Developer and I am looking for next contract engagement immediately. www.xenonique.co.uk/blog/2025/09...
Outside IR35 preferred!
#javachampion #TECHCOACH #java #kotlin #director #principalengineer #cloudnative #techlead #opentowork
Spring AI is changing how we build Java applications. 🚀
At JAX London 2025, Java Champion Patrick Baumgartner will show you how to architect smarter apps with Spring AI and use Buildpacks for modern deployment.
🔗 https://jaxlondon.com
#JAXLondon #SpringAI #JavaChampion #JavaDevelopment #Buildpacks
Great turnout!! @kevindubois.com showcasing how to develop an AI application with local models and Quarkus at #Javazone!! #quarkus #javachampion
It's always a pleasure and a privilege to present a tech session for Java developers, especially alongside @kevindubois.com #javachampion #wearedevelopers
TECH COACH E3 Day 5 Ideal Team Organisation Structture
www.xenonique.co.uk/blog/2025/07...
This is Peter Pilgrim #opentowork hire me for projects (available right here, right now)
#TECHCOACH
#JavaChampion
#Java
#CloudNative
#TechLead
#PrincipalEngineer
TECH COACH E3 Day 5 Ideal Team Organisattion
youtu.be/Gm0U1AkZ7WQ
This is Peter Pilgrim #opentowork hire me for projects (available right here, right now)
#TECHCOACH
#JavaChampion
#Java
#CloudNative
#TechLead
#PrincipalEngineer
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