Dave Klein

Dave Klein is a Senior Developer Advocate at Confluent, where he focuses on teaching and promoting data streaming technologies, particularly Apache Kafka. With over 28 years of experience in software development, he has held various roles including developer, architect, project manager, author, and trainer. Klein is also known for his contributions to community building and mentoring within the tech space.

In addition to his work at Confluent, he has been involved in various speaking engagements and conferences, sharing his expertise on real-time data and streaming technologies. Klein is recognized for his passion for helping developers understand and implement these technologies effectively. He is also a father of 14, which reflects his commitment to both his professional and personal life .145

Klein's journey in developer advocacy began at Confluent, where he played a significant role in building the Apache Kafka community. He has since moved to other opportunities while continuing to influence the field of data streaming .23