18 Mar 2008 : GridGain – Java Grid Computing Made Simple 
The talk usually takes about an hour and is split into two parts: essential
introduction into grid computing and live coding demonstration. In the
first part I give informal introduction to grid computing void of usual
over-generalization and abstract definitions. In the second part of the
talk I give live coding demonstration that shows that Java grid
computing can be really simply and productive to use – and one can even
build a full grid application in front of the audience in less than 15
minutes from scratch.
Bio: Nikita Ivanov ( GridGain Founder)Mr. Ivanov provides technological direction and vision for GridGain open
source project. Mr. Ivanov brings 16 years of experience in software
development, a vision and pragmatic view of where development technology
is going, and high quality standards in software engineering.
In 1996, Mr. Ivanov was one of the pioneers in using Java technology for
server side middleware development while working at T-Systems GmbH, one
of the largest European System Integrator.
Mr. Ivanov has held various positions architecting and leading software
product development for start-up companies and working with
well-established companies such as Adaptec, Visa and BEA Systems. Mr.
Ivanov is an active member of Java middleware community and is a
contributor to Java specifications.
Mr. Ivanov holds a Master's degree in Electro Mechanics from Baltic
State Technical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia.