Kotlin - August Edition

Hello fellow Kotliners!

We happily announce the next episode of our meetup! We will be riding with MOIA this time!

Line-Up:

First Talk:

Kotlin Backend For Frontend: a how to journey.

by Frank Tamre

The implementation of a Backend For Frontend (BFF) service using Kotlin and GraphQL:

In this talk, we explore how to adopt a Backend For Frontend (BFF) pattern for modern applications, delve into the practical implementation of a BFF pattern using Kotlin and GraphQL.

Second Talk:

Three years of Kotlin Multiplatform at FORMATION

by Dr. Jilles van Gurp

In this presentation, we'll discuss how FORMATION has been using Kotlin Multiplatform successfully for the last three years. What works? What doesn't work so well? What's coming next!

Third Talk:

Empowering Individual Contributors: Balancing Focus, Collaboration & Meeting Time

by Alex Fedorov

In our dynamic tech landscape, striking the right balance between focus, collaboration, and meeting time is more than just a logistical task; it's an art that requires mindful attention and adaptability. The interplay of these three elements shapes productivity, fosters innovation, and affects overall well-being.

Join me in this hands-on 30-minute session where we'll take a deep dive into the mechanics of empowering individual contributors when it comes to focus, collaboration, meetings and schedule!

Speaker BioL

Frank Tamre

Frank Tamre is passionate about solving problems and improving the capacity of people. He is currently an Engineering Manager at Thermondo. Previously worked as a tech lead at Kyosk, wrote flutter code at snapp mobile, consulted for ITU, started earlycamp to inspire and train young children to code co-founded Moringa school and worked as an Applications Engineer at Intel. Before moving to Berlin, he started and help organize Android developers(android254) and Kotlin Developers(kotlinKenya) and started organizing droidconKE (largest and only android developer conference in Africa) in 2018.When not coding, he hikes, runs, writes, swims, scuba-dives, cooks, loves bio-hacking and does experimental apartment agriculture.

Dr. Jilles van Gurp

Jilles is the CTO, of FORMATION Gmbh in Berlin where he drives the product and technology roadmap. Jilles is a serial founder, troubleshooter, and has decades of experience building innovative software services, leading tech teams, and creating breakthrough products. His professional experience includes Senior Researcher at Nokia Research in Finland, Principal Engineer at Nokia Maps in Berlin. He also is a Search Engine consultant that has worked with clients such as BCG DV, Soundcloud, Bertelsmann Group and others with their search challenges, product development, and roadmap.

Alex Fedorov

Renowned software engineer Alex Fedorov combines 15 years of experience with a passion for innovation in his captivating talks. As Head of Engineering at RIDE Capital and author of '10x Software Engineering Delivery', Alex drives software teams towards a courageous, transformative approach to their work.

Additional Info

This event will be in memory of Bram Moolenaar - the creator of Vim.