Giovanni van der Schelde

IT Consultant

Giovanni is a Java software developer, trainer, speaker, and open source contributor. Passionate about sharing knowledge, he dedicates his efforts to helping others grow and thrive in the tech community. As Java Community Lead, he inspires others to discover and pursue their own passions.

“I wouldn’t be able to do my job without the endless and incredible support of the entire Java community. That’s why I believe it’s essential to contribute wherever and whenever you can.”

Contributing to open source is a vital aspect of his work. Giovanni has been involved in impactful projects such as Maven, where he actively collaborates to support and enhance widely-used tools within the Java ecosystem.

When he’s not coding, Giovanni enjoys exploring the outdoors through hiking and seeking out new adventures.