About Erik
On his long journey in the tech industry, Erik has continuously encountered and embraced new technologies, finding ways to realize their potential while bringing along proven engineering practices. As CTO Europe at Thoughtworks, he helps clients make the most out of modern technologies, platforms, and practices.
Erik is a regular speaker, has contributed to a few books, and maintains several open-source projects. He holds a degree in Informatics from the University of Dortmund and studied Computer Science and Linguistics at University College Dublin.
Get to know Erik even more at erik.doernenburg.com or on his LinkedIn page.
The talk: Green Computing—the Practioner’s Perspective
Companies are trying to reduce their carbon footprint. For many, IT is a relevant factor on that journey, and they are looking at the new field of GreenOps for ideas and answers.
Based on his work at Thoughtworks, a global IT consultancy that is also a founding member of the Green Software Foundation, Erik will provide the developer's perspective on GreenOps. Starting with some key concepts and principles, the talk moves to specific techniques, methods, and tools to measure and reduce an organization's carbon footprint.