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Oracle vs. Google on Java (2012)

Written on May, 01, 2012 by ceo | No Comments

Some background: I spent many years as an individual contributor to a number of J2ME expert groups including MIDP 2.0, MIDP 3.0 and a number of J2ME APIs ~ around 10 different JSRs over 8+ years. I was a huge proponent of Java…

Update to SimpleOrderedHashtable tech-tip and other (April 2012)

Written on Apr, 08, 2012 by ceo | No Comments

The SimpleOrderedHashtable tech-tip has been updated; see Tech-Tip: A Simple Ordered Hashtable (SimpleOrderedHashtable.java) I also updated the Simple URL encoder tech-tip and moved the code to Gist; see Tech-Tip: Simple URL Encoder. I am moving all my code examples to Gist — an…

(Misleading) InfoWorld Article – Java is becoming the new Cobol

Written on Dec, 30, 2007 by ceo | No Comments

There is an article at InfoWorld titled Java is becoming the new Cobol. Before I start, let me say that I welcome the right tool/language for the right type and size of project. I just hate misleading and inaccurate reports. In his article,…

The Father of Java[tm] Technology Reveals its Conception

Written on Nov, 04, 2004 by ceo | No Comments

(Excerpt from Sun System News, Volume 77, Issue 2) Setting no limits and tying no bounds, Gosling said that his inspiration for Java came by taking a step back, observing and absorbing the changing context of computing during the mid-90s, which was shifting…

About Carlos Enrique

I'm a seasoned technologist, leader, and software engineer with over two decades of experience spanning software engineering, product development, technical program management, and intellectual property. I have a deep background in web and mobile application development, with notable projects including the second version of the Starbucks Android app and the mobile ad SDKs at Amazon, including the Twitch video ads server platforms and SDKs. My experience includes leading teams on designing, developing, and architecting comprehensive frontend and backend solutions, including mobile solutions across Android, iOS, and web platforms. I also integrate machine learning and large language models into applications. I combine technical expertise with strategic leadership to align initiatives with wider business objectives. Additionally, I'm a published author of two books on mobile development and hold six granted patents. I am a member of the Association for Computing Machinery and the Internet Society.