Frank Delporte
About Frank Delporte
Frank Delporte is a Senior Technical Writer with extensive experience in software development and project management. He currently works at Azul and engages in various roles, including project coaching and leading programming sessions for children.
Work at Azul
Frank Delporte serves as a Senior Technical Writer at Azul, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on creating comprehensive documentation and resources related to Azul's products and technologies. His work involves translating complex technical concepts into clear, accessible content for users and developers. This position is remote, allowing him to collaborate with teams and stakeholders effectively from various locations.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his role at Azul, Frank Delporte is actively involved in several other positions. He works as a Project Coach and Students Advisor at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW, focusing on Java and Pi4J since 2021. He also serves as Lead Coach at CoderDojo Belgium, where he teaches programming to children using various tools. Furthermore, he contributes as a Developer for The Pi4J Project and as an Author and Podcast creator for Friends of OpenJDK (Foojay.io).
Professional Background
Frank Delporte has a diverse professional background spanning over 30 years in various fields, including video, multimedia, technical project management, digital signage, and web programming. His career includes significant roles such as Head of Software Suite at EEVE, Product Technical Lead at Televic Rail, and Development Engineer at Televic Rail. His early experience includes working as a video editor for a local TV station and as a web developer.
Education and Expertise
Frank Delporte studied at NARAFI Nationaal Radio- en Filmtechnisch Instituut in Brussels, where he achieved a degree in Gegradueerde in de Beeldvorming from 1991 to 1994. He also attended Sint-Amandscollege from 1985 to 1991. His expertise lies primarily in Java, but he is proficient in various technologies, including ASP.NET, C#, JavaScript, SQL Server, Flex, CSS, HTML5, Eclipse, and Qt. His educational background supports his extensive experience in technical writing and software development.
Publications and Contributions
Frank Delporte has authored several publications and blog posts, contributing to the knowledge base of Java and related technologies. He wrote the ebook 'Getting Started with Java on Raspberry Pi,' available on Leanpub. His blog posts include topics such as delaying upgrades to macOS 14.4 on Apple Silicon systems, changes in release 24.02 of Azul Zing builds of OpenJDK, and the release of Optimizer Hub 1.9. He actively engages in blogging and podcasting to share insights and knowledge with the community.