StormForge invites you to:
Turn Java Tuning Frustrations into Triumph with an ML-Based Approach
A FREE StormForge Hands-on Workshop for Optimizing Java Apps Running in Kubernetes
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8 September, 2022
9:00am – 3:00pm BST
Virtual Event
Zoom link to follow.
Note: Workshop enrollment is limited to the first 20 registrants. The course is offered online only and is free of charge.
It can be time-consuming and frustrating to tune Java apps running in Kubernetes. Developers either don’t have actionable data or are buried under mountains of disparate data, which makes intelligent action and optimization nearly impossible. Most organizations end up over-provisioning resources and hoping for the best. Is there a better way? Yes!
In this hands-on workshop led by Kubernetes experts, you’ll learn about:
- The challenges of manually tuning resources for Java apps in Kubernetes
- The role of machine learning and experimentation for optimizing Java apps in Kubernetes
- Ways to increase application performance at scale while reducing resource footprint quickly and efficiently
Course Credential:
Upon course completion you will earn your StormForge Hands-On Essentials digital badge for ML-Based Application Tuning for Java. This credential will enhance your online professional profile, highlighting your hands-on experience with advanced ML-based methods of tuning and optimizing Java applications in complex Kubernetes environments.

Course Outline:
- Define the problem
- Set up and verify cluster access
- Deploy sample app and performance load test
- Set up and deploy experimentation-based approach to optimization
- Review experimentation results and analysis
- Summarize experimentation approach and value proposition
Workshop Prerequisites (required of all attendees):
- Working knowledge of Kubernetes concepts
- Work experience in at least one of the following roles or its equivalent:
- Cloud Architect
- SRE
- Performance or Kubernetes Engineer
- DevOps Lead or Engineer
- Platform Engineer
- A computer with sufficient authority to install tools
- Internet connection
- Microphone and webcam
Workshop Prework Activity (to be performed by all attendees prior to the event):
- Download and install the following tools
Additional Information
- There is no cost for this online workshop
- Enrollment is limited to 20 participants
- Amazon Gift Cards will be provided for all participants who meet eligibility and attendance criteria.
About the Speakers
Patrick Tavares
Senior Solutions Architect
Patrick is a Senior Solution Architect at StormForge. He is a seasoned system architect who earned his spurs in several adventures at Red Hat, Verizon, and Deloitte over the past two decades. For the past 6 years he deepened his understanding in Kubernetes with different K8s engines. When he is not helping others build their cloud-native apps, you will find him building furniture in his woodshop, roasting coffee beans from different parts of the world, or training with other taekwondo blackbelts at his local dojang.
Niels Roetert
Solutions Architect
Niels Roetert is a Solutions Architect at StormForge. During his 30+ year career in IT he has worked as a UNIX administrator, systems engineer, sales engineer and director of sales engineering at various companies including EMC, Tintri and Cloudian. Niels began his career with a focus on big iron running UNIX, then later dove into Linux, and is now immersed in the world of Kubernetes and microservices. Niels has a great deal of technical experience, but he still loves learning new things, and especially enjoys collaborating with peers and customers. Outside of business hours, he likes to play a match of rugby, go for a run or read a book.