Category: Java Maple Leafs
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The Evolution of a Software Engineer: Key Insights From Gerald

In this episode of Java Maple Leafs, I had the privilege of speaking with Gerald — a senior software engineer with more than two decades of experience and a unique perspective shaped by multiple languages, architectures, and industries.Here are the key highlights from our conversation. 1. A Career Rooted in Fundamentals and Curiosity Gerald began…
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From Brazil to Canadian Tech: A Journey of Code and Sports

At Java Maple Leafs, I recently had the pleasure of speaking with my friend Jean, a brilliant software engineer, on the latest episode of the Java Maple Leafs podcast. His story is a fantastic blend of early passion, hard choices, and the surprising ways seemingly unrelated parts of our lives—like competitive sports—shape our professional success.…
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Modern Concurrency in Java: Learnings and Experiences from Bazlur

In this episode of Java Maple Leafs, I had the pleasure of talking with Bazlur Rahman – Java Champion, software engineer, technical author, community leader, and conference speaker. Currently based in Toronto, Bazlur has spent much of his career advancing the Java ecosystem and recently published a book on one of the hardest but most…
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Sharing Knowledge Through a Book: A Conversation with Roan Brasil
In the third episode of Java Maple Leafs, I had the privilege of talking with Roan, a Java engineer whose career spans over 15 years. From his early days at IBM in Brazil to his work in Canada, Roan has specialized in Java and Microservices. But what stands out in his story is how he…
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Building Careers and Communities: A Conversation with Luiz Real
In this second episode of Java Maple Leafs, I had the honor of speaking with Luiz Real – a lead software engineer, professor, mentor, and speaker. Luiz has built a career that bridges industry, academia, and community. Our conversation explored his journey, his passion for Java and teaching, and his vision for how Brazilian developers…
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AI, Context Engineering and Canada with Pedro Cavalero
The first episode of Java Maple Leafs was special. I had the chance to talk with Pedro Cavalero, a seasoned Software Engineer, international career mentor, and community leader. Our conversation spanned Java, career growth, working in Canada, and—most importantly—how AI is transforming the role of developers. You can watch the full episode here: Episode 1…
