Paul Hübner is a low-level software engineer with nine years of experience focused on high-performance runtimes and JVM internals, currently working on HotSpot and Project Valhalla at Oracle. He blends academic rigor—an MSc in Software Engineering of Distributed Systems from KTH and a BSc from TU Delft—with hands-on systems work spanning garbage-collection research, compiler fuzzing, and distributed Java game services. Comfortable across languages and toolchains (Java, Haskell, TypeScript, Docker, CI), he has implemented both runtime features and developer productivity tooling. His master’s thesis explored GC-agnostic load barriers, quantifying trade-offs between flexibility and a notable performance impact, showcasing a pragmatic approach to research-driven engineering. Based in Stockholm, he splits time between improving the JVM ecosystem by day and a playful online persona by night, reflecting a mix of deep technical focus and approachable personality.
9 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science - MS Software Engineering of Distributed Systems, Master of Science - MS Software Engineering of Distributed Systems at KTH Royal Institute of Technology
IB Diploma Programme, IB Diploma Programme at International Baccalaureate
Bachelor of Science - BS Computer Science, Bachelor of Science - BS Computer Science at Delft University of Technology
Contributions:10 commits, 6 pushes, 1 branch in 11 months
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