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Duke's Corner

Jim Grisanzio
Java
Community Engagement
Open Source
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Oracle
Javazone
Software Development
JCON Europe
Oracle ACE
Spring
Java User Groups
Agile
Java Champion
Spring Framework
Code Ranch
Quarkus
Docker
Artificial Intelligence
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Duke's Corner is a forum for conversations with Java developers. Tune in to connect with the community and learn how developers are innovating with Java around the world. Host: Jim Grisanzio, Oracle Java Developer Relations @jimgris

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Bob Treacy started his career as a union steward on the factory floor at GE Aircraft Engines. After earning a BS and MS in Computer Science from Boston University while working and raising a family at the same time, he jumped to software, never looke... more

This is the third in a short series of speaker profiles for JavaOne 2026 in Redwood Shores, California, March 17-19. Get early bird pricing until February 9, and for a limited time, take advantage of a $100 discount by using this code at checkout: J1... more

This is the second in a short series of speaker profiles for JavaOne 2026 in Redwood Shores, California, March 17-19. Get early bird pricing until February 9, and for a limited time, take advantage of a $100 discount by using this code at checkout: J... more

This is the first in a short series of speaker profiles for JavaOne 2026 in Redwood Shores, California, March 17-19. Get early bird pricing until February 9, and for a limited time, take advantage of a $50 discount by using this code at checkout: J12... more

Chris Hermansen: Don't be Afraid to Create

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Jim Grisanzio from Java Developer Relations talks with Chris Hermansen, a Java developer, consultant, and data analyst from Canada. Chris discovered Java in the 1990s and was drawn to its free ac... more

Jim Grisanzio from Java Developer Relations talks with Barry Burd, a computer science teacher, an author, and the co-leader for two Java User Groups (JUGs). Barry is based in New Jersey and he's taught at the undergraduate level for decades. His jour... more

Jim Grisanzio from Oracle Java Developer Relations talks with Mattias Karlsson, Java Champion and prominent developer in the Java community who was also honored with the Java Community Lifetime Achievement recognition at Jfokus in February 2024.

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Jim Grisanzio from Java Developer Relations talks with Venkat Subramaniam who was recognized with the Java Community Lifetime Achievement honors by Oracle's Sharat Chander at Devoxx UK in May 2024. Venkat is a Java Champion, author, speaker, founder ... more

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Bob Treacy
Harvard University researcher / data AI project lead
Harvard University
Episode: Bob Treacy: From the Factory Floor to Harvard and 30 Years of Java
Mattias Karlsson
Java community leader and recipient of the Java Community Lifetime Achievement Award
Jfokus
Episode: Mattias Karlsson: I think it's Brilliant
Trisha Gee
Java developer and Head of Developer Advocacy at Gradle
Gradle
Episode: Trisha Gee: It's all about Relationships and People
Francisco Contreras
Senior software engineer, entrepreneur, and CTO of GEM, involved in Java development.
GEM
Episode: Francisco Contreras: I Felt Like I Could do Anything!
Ivar Grimstad
Developer Advocate for Jakarta EE
Episode: Ivar Grimstad: Java for Everything
Marit van Dijk
Speaker at JavaOne 2025 and advocate for developer productivity
Episode: Marit van Dijk Previews JavaOne 2025!
Venkat Subramaniam
Java expert, speaker, and founder of Agile Developer, Inc.
Episode: Venkat Subramaniam: Be Agile about Being Agile!
Richard Fichtner
Java developer and speaker at JavaOne
Episode: Richard Fichtner Previews JavaOne 2025!
Ted M. Young
Java Developer, Trainer, and Twitch Streamer
Episode: Ted M. Young: Java has been my Career!

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Jim Grisanzio
Host of Duke's Corner

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Bob Treacy: From the Factory Floor to Harvard and 30 Years of Java
Q: What's it like now getting into this field with Java and AI and what should newcomers expect?
Expect a long-term commitment to learning, with Java remaining foundational for many technologies; stay curious, participate in conferences and communities, and balance coding with big-picture system thinking and responsible AI use.
Bob Treacy: From the Factory Floor to Harvard and 30 Years of Java
Q: What advice do you have for young people getting involved now, especially in Java and AI?
Emphasize learning Java deeply while also understanding system-wide context and how components fit together, and value being grounded in Java as a stable base for AI and data work, rather than chasing trendy languages.
Bob Treacy: From the Factory Floor to Harvard and 30 Years of Java
Q: Tell me a little bit about your session that's upcoming here in a few weeks.
The session focuses on Improving Metadata Workflow in a Data Repository with AI Generated Metadata Recommendations, exploring how AI can help generate metadata and categorize datasets within the Dataverse project, using graph databases and AI-driven inference.
Paul Bakker: Go Build a Lot of Stuff!
Q: What advice would you give to students?
Build a lot of stuff; the way to become a better developer is to develop a lot.
Paul Bakker: Go Build a Lot of Stuff!
Q: Should I love AI?
You should embrace it as it is changing the way we do development and making our jobs more interesting.

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This show centers on Java development, community, and modern tooling, with frequent discussions about how major players build and scale Java-based systems. Episodes cover topics from large-scale architectures at Netflix to IDE history and AI-assisted development, plus active community leadership and conference histories. Listeners likely gain practical insights into Java evolution, tooling choices, developer education, and community-driven growth, making it useful for engineers, engineering leaders, and developers who value staying current with language features, ecosystem trends, and Java-centric collaboration. A standout pattern is the strong emphasis on community, conferences, and open source, alongside real-world engineering stories tha... more

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