Elder helps server-side developers to build and deliver high-performance and highly available applications, so they are enabled to work in the top positions of the software development industry.

He is Java Champion (https://dev.java/community/jcs/), passionate about Java and cloud computing.

Elder started his career as a software developer in 1999 and, since then, he created solutions for a variety type of industries, like legal, logistics, and financial services.

Today, one of his main professional activities is sharing experiences and best practices through online content and international events like JavaOne, Devnexus, The Developer's Conference, and Campus Party.

He is also a board member at SouJava (The Java Users Society), one of the biggest JUGs (Java User Groups) in the world.