Java Rockstar Career #9: Boost Your Java Dev Career by Contributing to Foojay - Geertjan Wielenga

Описание: In this insightful episode of the Java Rockstar Career series, Rafael del Nero is joined by Geertjan Wielenga, a Java Champion, Apache NetBeans PMC Chair, and Senior Director of Open Source Projects at Azul.

Geertjan shares his unique career trajectory from studying law to becoming a key figure in the Java community. Learn the secrets to effective communication, the immense career benefits of contributing to open source, and how you can get involved with Foojay.io (Friends of OpenJDK) to boost your own visibility and skills. This is a masterclass in community building and finding your passion in the tech world.

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VIDEO CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Introduction: Meet Geertjan Wielenga
01:32 - Geertjan's Non-Traditional Career Trajectory: From Law to Tech
02:45 - The Evolving Role of a Technical Writer
04:26 - The Secret to Better Communication: "Communicate Less"
08:41 - The Importance of Writing and Listening
12:09 - The Responsibility of Facilitating Inclusive Meetings
15:44 - Moving from South Africa to the Netherlands
18:38 - The Transition into the Java World at Sun Microsystems
20:37 - Building Foojay: A Central Place for the Java Community
22:38 - How You Can Contribute to Foojay.io
24:29 - The Story of Apache NetBeans and the Role of a PMC Chair
26:54 - James Gosling's Passion and Involvement with NetBeans
30:00 - The Story Behind His Book on Developer Advocacy
34:35 - How to Handle a Question You Don't Know the Answer To
37:50 - The Power of Sharing Your Knowledge as a Speaker
40:03 - Inside the Amsterdam Java User Group (JUG)
47:01 - A Day in the Life as a Director of Open Source Projects at Azul
49:36 - Biggest Career Challenge: Open Source vs. Large Corporations
53:52 - Why Don't Big Companies Prioritize Open Source?
55:52 - The Future of Java
57:59 - Geertjan's Top Book Recommendations
1:00:29 - Career Lesson: Aligning Your Work with Your Personal Values
1:03:14 - Why You Should Consider Starting Your Career in a Large Organization

ABOUT OUR GUEST
Geertjan Wielenga is a Java Champion and the Senior Director of Open Source Projects at Azul. He is the community manager for Foojay.io, co-organizer of the Amsterdam JUG, and the Apache NetBeans PMC Chair. With a rich history as a technical writer and developer advocate for companies like Sun Microsystems and Oracle, Geertjan is a leading voice on community building and open source in the Java ecosystem.

To contact Geertjan on LinkedIn:   / geertjanwielenga  
X: https://x.com/GeertjanW

If you are interested in contributing to Foojay, here is the link:https://foojay.io/today/join-slack-co...

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