Scott Sellers
About Scott Sellers
Scott Sellers is the President and CEO of Azul Systems, a company he co-founded in 2002. He leads the development of Zulu, an open-source build of OpenJDK, and oversees Zing, a JVM tailored for enterprise applications.
Work at Azul
Scott Sellers serves as the President and CEO of Azul Systems, a position he has held since co-founding the company in 2002. Under his leadership, Azul has developed Zulu, a certified open-source build of OpenJDK, which provides flexible support options tailored for enterprise and embedded systems. Additionally, he oversees the development of Zing, a Java Virtual Machine (JVM) specifically designed for enterprise applications that require low latency and high transaction rates. His focus remains on creating innovative products that cater to the Java community.
Education and Expertise
Scott Sellers studied at Princeton University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from 1986 to 1990. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in technology and engineering, particularly in the field of Java and JVM development. This academic experience complements his extensive professional background in the tech industry.
Background
Before co-founding Azul Systems, Scott Sellers worked at 3dfx Interactive from 1995 to 2001. During his tenure, he held multiple roles including Executive Vice President of Engineering, Chief Technology Officer, and co-founder. He also served as a member of the Board of Directors. His experience at 3dfx Interactive contributed to his knowledge and skills in technology development and management.
Achievements
Scott Sellers has played a significant role in the Java community through his work at Azul Systems. He has contributed to the development of key products such as Zulu and Zing, which address the needs of enterprise Java applications. Additionally, he shares insights on cloud cost optimization strategies as a guest on the Modern CTO podcast, further demonstrating his commitment to advancing technology in the industry.