Pratik Patel

Pratik Patel is a seasoned professional with a rich background in leading teams, building software products, and nurturing startup ventures.

He has served in various roles throughout his career such as developer, lead architect, Developer Advocate, and CTO, showcasing a diverse skill set in the tech industry.

Pratik is a distinguished Java Champion, acknowledged for his profound technical expertise and community contributions to the Java ecosystem.

With a prolific writing career, Pratik has authored multiple books on Java technology and software development, solidifying his authority in the field.

As a prominent speaker, he has shared his knowledge at numerous technology conferences worldwide, covering a wide array of topics including Java, Web technologies, and more.

His expertise extends to Web and Cloud technologies, where he has successfully developed production applications utilizing ML (Python), Rails, mobile platforms, and Java/JEE.

Pratik's dedication to the tech community is exemplified by his involvement in organizing events such as the Java User Groups (JUG) Leader Summit and serving as the president of the Atlanta JUG.

He is widely recognized in the Java space as a leader, evident from his role as the conference chairperson for Devnexus, the largest Java conference in North America.

Pratik's educational background includes a Master's degree in Informatics/Biomedical Engineering and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Mathematics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.