Yakov Fain

Principal Developer Advocate at SuranceBay

Yakov Fain is a prominent figure in the software development community, currently serving as the Principal Developer Advocate at SuranceBay, where he specializes in the latest web technologies for the insurance industry. His role involves engaging with developers and sharing insights on cutting-edge technologies through various platforms, including conferences, user groups, blogs, and media outlets .1

Professional Background

Current Role: Principal Developer Advocate at SuranceBay since January 2018.
Previous Experience:
- Team Lead at SuranceBay (2009-2017).
- Senior Full Stack Developer at Farata Systems (2006-present).
- Consultant roles at TIAA-CREF and ICAP, among others.
- Extensive experience in software architecture and development, particularly in Java and web applications .1 3

Contributions and Achievements

Java Champion: Recognized for his expertise in Java technologies.
Author: He has authored and co-authored several technical books on software development and has written over a thousand blog posts on various topics related to programming .1 3
Public Speaking: Fain is a sought-after speaker at industry conferences, where he presents on topics like Angular and modern JavaScript frameworks .1 2

Education

Yakov holds a Master's degree in Applied Mathematics from NPI .1

Fain's extensive experience and contributions to the field make him a respected authority in software development, particularly within the context of modern web technologies.