Ixchel Ruiz is a Senior Software Developer @Karakun. She has developed software application & tools since 2000. Her research interests include Java, dynamic languages, client-side technologies, devops and testing. Java Champion, Oracle Groundbreaker Ambassador, SuperFrog, Hackergarten enthusiast, Open Source advocate, public speaker and mentor. Travels around the world ( sometimes virtually ) because sharing knowledge is one of her main drives in life!