Elder helps Java developers to build and deliver fast and high available server-side applications, so they can work on amazing projects. He is a Java Champion, a published author of six books, and a board member at SouJava, one of the biggest JUGs in the world. As a Developer Advocate, Elder shares experiences and best practices through online content and at international events like JavaOne, The Developers Conference, QCon, Oracle Code One, Campus Party, JCon, and Devnexus.