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Connecting the JVM
- Amsterdam, Zuidas
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10 April 2025
17:30 – 21:30 - Dick Dijk and Thomas Bunnik
- Java Development
Join us for an exciting meetup where you’ll learn how to take your Java code quality to the next level using SonarQube and explore a real-world business case from Whoppah.
Everything you should know about this event
Agenda
17:30 -18:00
Walk-in + dinner
18:30 – 20:45
Presentations, including breaks
20:45 - 21:30
Get-together with speakers, fellow professionals and team Spilberg JVM
For whom
This meetup is especially relevant for experienced (Lead) Java Developers and Team Leads. Particularly those with an interested in coding for e-commerce or working within an e-commerce environment.
The speakers
Dick Dijk – Freelance Java Expert - Dijkrosoft
Dick - freelancer for 20+ years - is a passionate (full-stack) developer (Java, Python, and JavaScript). He is a fan of Test-Driven Development, believing it improves the application architecture and guarantees a safety net for future changes. It’s his goal to always produce high-quality code and he uses tools like SonarQube to get an insight into the code quality and pointers to improve it.
He also enjoys automating repetitive tasks as much as possible, using a combination of shell tools (bash, sed, awk) and Python. Dick is a member of the Utrecht JUG and a regular attendee of their meetups. He prefers developing on macOS.
Beyond his work, Dick is a volunteer for the Littil organisation, which aims to connect IT professionals to schools (kids aged 9–14). And organises interactive presentations at schools to educate kids on IT subjects (programming or cyber rijbewijs). He also participates in Devoxx4Kids, an international initiative that introduces children to programming, robotics, and engineering through fun and interactive workshops (in the weekend, for kids aged 9–14).
Thomas Bunnik – CEO & Co-Founder Whoppah
Thomas Bunnik (41) held global management positions in investment product management with ABN AMRO Bank from 2006 till 2014, where he also oversaw online distribution worldwide.
On his 30th birthday Thomas resigned from ABN AMRO to follow his dream to build digital wealth manager Pritle. As the foundation of the business he acquired and rebuilt Dutch investment firm Fundix with the help of angel investors. During 2016 Pritle was rolled out across various countries and grew out to become the largest independent digital wealth manager of continental Europe.
In March 2017 Pritle was acquired by BinckBank for €12,5 million. Thomas and the 32 FTE team worked with BinckBank till 2018 to help integrate the platform and organisation.
After his fintech journey, Thomas wanted to help change the world by becoming a sustainability oriented technology entrepreneur. Thomas and his wife Evelien founded Whoppah, the marketplace for pre-owned interior design items. After 5,7 years, Whoppah is the second largest consumer oriented interior marketplace in Europe and is striving to become the category leader in each European country.
Welcome to our office
Public transport or car?
The ITO Tower is a 2-minute walk from Amsterdam Zuid Station, so it’s easily accessible by public transport. If you travel by car, navigate to one of the (paid!) public parking spaces nearby. The nearest car park is Q-Park Mahler, underneath the ITO Tower, for which exit tickets will be available.
How to get to the venue?
The address Gustav Mahlerplein 76 directs you to Vibe Group. As part of Vibe Group, Spilberg is also located here. When arriving at the ITO Tower, report to the reception desk for elevator access and take the elevator up to the lounge on floor 11-north. Note: Spilberg is not listed separately in the building.
Office info:
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