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Title:

What`s Hot in IBM`s Virtual Machine

Stream:

Java SIG (3)

Speakers:

Andrew Low

Abstract:

IBM has provided a Virtual Machine for the Java platform (JVM) for multiple platforms since the very early days of Java technology. The offering has matured significantly over the years, and this session aims to update the audience on the 2006 - 2007 progress IBM has made, notably with Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE) 6. The presentation is technical in nature, discussing some of our key new technologies and some of the changes in our development methodology as we embrace new versions of the Java programming language.

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Bio:

Andrew Low:

Andrew Low, STSM IBM Java VM Technology:<br>\nAndrew joined Object Technology International Inc. (OTI) in 1994 as a university graduate after working as a co-op student for several terms. He remained with the company when IBM acquired OTI in 1996, helping to lead the team through the transition to IBM. His work has always been associated with Virtual Machine (VM) technology, ranging from the very small: Nokia cell phones / Palm PDA devices, to the very large: IBM zSeries (System/390) mainframe systems. \n<br><br>\nHe currently serves as a technical leader on the J9 VM team at the IBM Ottawa Lab, helping shape the core technology behind IBM's java runtimes. Andrew has played a key role in the development of the J9 VM and is a recognized expert in embedded systems and the J2ME marketplace. Recently he has been involved in several strategic efforts to push java runtime technology into the Web2.0 world, as well as ensuring that the J9 team as a whole continues to deliver on product commitments.

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