Rustam lives and works in Oslo, Norway. He is a chief software engineer specializing in the Java/JVM platform, architecture, and cloud-native applications. Rustam is passionate about open source and sharing his knowledge with others. He is a Docker Captain, Google Developer Expert for Cloud, and Java Champion. In his spare time, Rustam contributes to several local developer communities. Since 2017 he has been the main organizer of GDG Cloud Oslo, Norway. Previously, he has been leading JavaZone and the Norwegian JUG – javaBin. He is a frequent speaker at both national and international conferences and events.