Jordan Miller
LISP. Laugh. Love. 💜
St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
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Jordan Miller
Staff Engineer @Nubank, Co-Founder of Clojure Camp, Host/Producer of Lost in Lambduhhhs Podcast, Co-Author Clojure Brain Teasers,
L. Jordan Miller (she/her/altgirl) is a Staff Software Engineer at Nubank where she focuses on Datomic developer success. Known in the streets for her passion for spreadsheets she enjoys communicating to engineers who appreciate the finest of functions. International globetrotter and stimulation seeker she has no idea how she manages to juggle so many projects; she is co-author of Clojure Brain Teasers, co-founder of Clojure Camp and producer/host of the Lost In Lambduhhs podcast. Check out her linktree: https://linktr.ee/lambduhhh
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Teaching Clojure Together
Being an expert in Clojure doesn’t make one an expert in teaching Clojure. Whether you are trying to onboard new Clojurians at work, mentoring a family member, or wrangling some “free-range learners”, understanding the basics of pedagogy can go a long way at making you a better teacher. In this talk, two of the founders of Clojure Camp will share how they’ve been applying lessons from cognitive psychology, instructional design, inclusivity, and community organization to create effective learning experiences and foster a new generation of Clojurians.
Immutable Data for Mutable Systems: How Datomic Bridges the Gap
Functional programming values immutability, but most systems still rely on mutable databases that introduce complexity and fragility. Datomic offers a different path: an immutable, time-aware database that aligns with functional programming principles while delivering real-world scalability and flexibility. In this talk, we’ll explore how Datomic’s immutable model enables composable data pipelines, simplifies debugging with time-travel queries, and supports dynamic, evolving schemas. Whether you’re building for finance, e-commerce, or beyond, this talk showcases how Datomic turns functional ideals into production-grade realities.
Functional, Dynamic, and Built for Production: Why Clojure and Datomic Excel in Real-World Systems
Functional programming is often seen as the domain of academic or hobbyist experimentation, but Clojure and Datomic challenge this perception. Built with production in mind, Clojure offers the flexibility of a dynamically typed language while maintaining the rigor and composability of functional paradigms. Paired with Datomic’s immutable, time-aware data model, this stack powers some of the world’s most demanding systems, from fintech to e-commerce. This talk explores how Clojure and Datomic overcome traditional concerns about dynamic typing and functional programming, delivering unmatched developer productivity and system resilience in production environments.
Datomic for Polyglot Teams: A JVM Database for Modern Architectures
Datomic is often associated with Clojure, but its benefits extend far beyond a single language. Designed for the JVM, Datomic integrates seamlessly with Java, Scala, Kotlin, and other JVM languages, making it an excellent choice for polyglot teams. This talk introduces Datomic as a flexible, scalable database solution for modern architectures, showcasing its features like immutable data, time-aware queries, and declarative modeling. Learn how to integrate Datomic into your stack, regardless of your language of choice, and unlock its potential for building next-generation systems.
Datomic: A Fast Start to Functional Data
By focusing on simple, composable principles like immutability and time-awareness, Datomic makes it easy for developers to transition from traditional paradigms to a more functional approach to managing data systems. This session demystifies Datomic’s core concepts and provides actionable guidance on getting started, from querying with Datalog to designing schemas that evolve gracefully over time. With hands-on examples and practical advice, this talk equips attendees to adopt Datomic confidently and quickly.
Lambda Days 2023 Sessionize Event
Clojure/Conj 2023 Sessionize Event
Dutch Clojure Days 2022 Sessionize Event
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