Pratik Patel
About Pratik Patel
Pratik Patel serves as the VP of Developer Advocacy at Azul, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in the tech industry, including roles at IBM, Deutsche Bank, and AT&T, and is recognized as a Java Champion for his contributions to the Java ecosystem.
Work at Azul
Pratik Patel has held the position of VP Developer Advocacy at Azul since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing developer engagement and promoting the company's Java solutions. His responsibilities include advocating for developers' needs and facilitating communication between the developer community and Azul's product teams.
Previous Experience
Before joining Azul, Pratik Patel worked at IBM from 2018 to 2021 as Team Lead and Principal Developer Advocate. His earlier career includes a position at Deutsche Bank as Lead Technical Architect in Web Infrastructure from 1998 to 2001, and at AT&T as Team Lead and Principal Technical Architect from 2004 to 2011. These roles contributed to his extensive expertise in software development and technical architecture.
Education and Expertise
Pratik Patel earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Science, focusing on Computer Science and Mathematics, from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He also holds a Master's degree in Informatics/Biomedical Engineering from the same institution. His educational background supports his extensive knowledge in software development and technology.
Community Involvement
Pratik Patel is actively involved in the technology community in Atlanta. He serves as the President of the Atlanta Java Users Group since 2010 and organizes meetups such as North Atlanta JavaScript & Web Dev and Tech On the Beltline. He also organized the Java User Groups (JUG) Leader Summit in 2020, demonstrating his commitment to fostering collaboration among developers.
Achievements and Recognition
Pratik Patel is recognized as a Java Champion for his significant contributions to the Java ecosystem. He has published several books on Java technology and software development, and he serves as the conference chairperson for Devnexus, the largest Java conference in North America. Over the past 12 years, he has presented at more than 200 technology conferences, showcasing his expertise in the field.