Gabriel Pop

Experienced Java engineer and community organizer who founded the Transylvania Java User Group and currently works on AWS developer services (CodeBuild/CodePipeline); former Betfair and Uber engineer with a background in building developer platforms.

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Oct 12, 2025 • 53min

From Felix Computer Over Transylvania JUG to CodeBuild

In this lively conversation, Gabriel Pop, an experienced Java engineer and founder of the Transylvania Java User Group, shares his fascinating journey from programming on the Felix HC91 in communist Romania to working at AWS on developer services. He discusses the challenges of learning programming through BASIC and Pascal and reflects on his career at Betfair and Uber. Gabriel emphasizes the importance of community by organizing over 60 meetups and highlights the need for Corretto 25 support in AWS, showcasing his dedication to enhancing the Java experience.

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