Deploying with Confidence & Working across Cultures

Join us for an evening of tech insights and real-world stories! Andres Almiray will share how to deploy to production with confidence, while Rijo Sam explores lessons from working in global, multicultural teams.

A great warm-up for J-Spring later in the week.

There are still tickets available, see our mailing earlier this week for a discount!

Our host this time: 🏗️ Konecranes

Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions. From their modern office in Rijswijk, they develop advanced software and automation systems that power ports like Rotterdam and terminals worldwide.

🗓️ Schedule 🗓️

17:30: Doors open, food and drinks available, welcome! 🍕🥤👋🏼
18:30: Deploying to production with confidence (by Andres Almiray)
19:30: Tulips to Turmeric: Lessons Learned from a Global Team (by Rijo Sam)
20:30: Networking and drinks 🍻
21:00: Time to head home

Deploying to production with confidence

How many times have we asked ourselves if it is a good idea to release your Java project to production on a Friday afternoon? Is the production software sufficiently robust and/or resilient to vulnerabilities? How can we detect and correct security problems in production? Better yet, how can we prevent such problems or attacks? In recent years the topic Software Supply Chain Security has taken on greater importance. Concepts like SBOMs, SLSA, Reproducible Builds, CI/CD Security are widely discussed to answer the previously posited questions. In this session we will discover what are these concepts and how you may apply them to your own projects.

Andres Almiray is a Java/Groovy developer and a Java Champion Alumni, Developer Advocate for the Database Group At Oracle, with more than 2 decades of experience in software design and development. He has been involved in web and desktop application development since the early days of Java. Andres is a true believer in open source and has participated on popular projects like Groovy, Griffon, and DbUnit, as well as starting his own projects. Founding member of the Griffon framework and Hackergarten community event. Author of JReleaser.

Tulips to Turmeric: Lessons Learned from a Global Team

Ever wondered why working in global teams feels like unravelling a mystery? You're not alone! The reality of working within such a team can differ from expectations. Often, the greatest challenge for developers isn't the actual work, but rather navigating the distance, understanding cultural disparities, and maintaining meaningful connections with team members.

Today, whether we work in Amsterdam or New Delhi, Brussels or Beijing, we are all part of a global network where success requires traversing vastly different cultural realities. But how do you deliver constructive feedback to colleagues from Asia, America, or Europe? And why does your Indian team really need an hour for lunch? Also, do you know the secret that a ‘NO’ can come in many disguises?

In this session, I will share personal stories and practical strategies from my years of working with multicultural teams. These strategies aim to enhance communication, bridge cultural gaps, and foster strong collaboration across continents. Join me as we embark on a journey filled with laughter, learning, and limitless possibilities.

Rijo Sam works as a Java Chapter Lead at ABN AMRO, Netherlands. He possesses extensive experience in developing applications within the payments and credits sector of the banking domain.

Rijo is originally from India, and now settled in Netherlands. Embracing Dutch culture, he enjoys eating his sandwich while riding his bike 😉

Location:
Konecranes, Rijswijk

Address:
The Lobby
Lange Kleiweg 12
2288 GK Rijswijk

Public Transportation 🚉:
Konecranes is within a short walking distance of Rijswijk train station.

Parking 🚙:
There is free parking outside in front of "The Lobby" (after 17:00).

Final Note:
🎤 Dreaming of becoming a speaker? We’re always on the lookout for (local) talent! Would you like to host one of our meetups? Drop us a message or speak to the organizers at the event!