Professional software developer since 1997, with much of that time spent helping developers build software that doesn't suck. A Typed Pure Functional Programming zealot who often compromises on his ideals to just get stuff done. Currently a Developer Advocate for AWS.

Topic focus: Functional programming

Check out some of James’ past talks:

• GOTO Amsterdam 2022 - A Tour of the Modern Java Platform
• GOTO Amsterdam 2014 - Building Reactive Apps

A few of James’ achievements:

• Co-authored "First Steps in Flex with Bruce Eckel"
• Led Salesforce's Open Source Program Office
• Helped launch The Reactive Manifesto