Java & Developer Career Talk with Bruno Souza (a.k.a. Javaman)

# Developer Career Talk with Bruno Souza

Join us for an inspiring, practical conversation about building a resilient, high-impact software career with Bruno Souza—aka “JavaMan”—a longtime community leader and global advocate for developers.

## What you’ll learn

• How to design a career roadmap that survives market shifts.
• Strategies to stand out: portfolio, talks, open source, and community work.
• Senior engineer skills beyond code: communication, influence, and leadership.
• Navigating promotions, lateral moves, and international opportunities.
• Continuous learning that actually compounds (without burning out).

## Format

• 6:30pm — Welcome & networking: Pizza and drinks will be provided—come hungry and ready to connect!
• 7:00pm — Get people into the auditorium.
• 7:05pm — Orlando JUG and ODevs opening remarks.
• 7:10pm — Designing Your Developer Career
  - Bruno Souza (7:10pm — 7:50pm)
  - Luiz Real (7:50pm — 8pm)
  - Thiago Gonzaga (8pm — 8:10pm)
• 8:20pm — Q&A. Someone will win an IntelliJ IDEA license!

## Who should attend

Developers (Java or not!) at any level (students to staff+) who want clear, actionable steps to grow impact, confidence, and opportunity.

## Speaker

Bruno Souza (“JavaMan”) is a well-known global Java community leader and speaker who has mentored thousands of developers on careers, community, and craftsmanship. He’s passionate about helping engineers create opportunities by sharing, learning, and building together.

## Links

• Orlando JUG: https://www.meetup.com/orlando-jug-java-user-group/
• Bruno Souza @ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brjavaman/
• Percy Vega @ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/percyvega/
• Orlando Devs: https://www.orlandodevs.com/

## Parking

• 55 West Parking Garage: Located at 60 West Pine Street, it's a short walk to the Tech Hub.
• Flat Lot: Located on Pine Street, near the fire department, and at the corner of Garland and Central.
• Metered Parking (via ParkMobile, DTO code): are metered spots available on streets near the Tech Hub, such as Pine Street and Central Boulevard.

## Sponsors

• Orlando Devs: a vibrant community of software developers, designers, and tech enthusiasts in the Orlando and Central Florida area. ODevs is dedicated to fostering growth, collaboration, and knowledge sharing among its members.
• Tiffany Balderamos: a Financial Professional with New York Life, helping individuals, families, and business owners protect what matters most through life insurance, retirement, and legacy planning. Her goal is to empower our community with financial confidence and peace of mind by creating customized financial strategies that support her clients’ goals for protection, growth, and lasting financial security.