Steve Poole

Steve Poole

Bio

Experienced JVM and Java Developer, Developer Advocate, DevOps Leader, and Security Champion with expertise in software supply chain security, AI, public speaking, education, and writing. An open-source contributor (Apache, Eclipse, OpenJDK) and developer relations expert. Regular presenter at international conferences on technical topics. Formerly with IBM and RedHat, with extensive experience from operating systems to JVMs to AI. Sci-fi lover, robot builder, and occasional mad scientist. Working with Java since its early days.

Summary

Accomplished Technical Leader and Developer Advocate with over three decades of experience in software development, DevOps, Developer Advocacy, and secure software supply chains. Proven track record in driving product innovation, improving development processes, and fostering vibrant open-source communities. Comfortable with all levels of executive engagement and business scale - from single projects, startups to multi- billion dollar projects Recognised international public speaker and influencer with 100s of talks at conferences around the world. Expert in Java technologies, cloud-native runtimes, AI, and software supply chain security. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, mentoring developers, and promoting best practices in software development and security.