Biography

Jonathan Allin is Symbian's Product Manager for Java Technology. His role is to ensure that Symbian OS provides a first class Java platform for mobile phones, which covers Symbian's Java strategy and implementation roadmap, partnerships, and, of course, how Java relates to other development environments. Jonathan was the lead author for Wireless Java for Symbian Devices, authored the Java Technology chapter in Professional Symbian Programming, and presents regularly on wireless Java opportunities and optimizing Java code for mobile devices.

Jonathan has a BSc in Electronics and a DSc in Biomedical Engineering. He picked up an MBA when working for Acorn Computers, where he helped develop computers and software for schools. Prior to joining Symbian in 1999 he worked for Origin BV for three years, where he first became interested in Java and particularly the role it can play within the enterprise.

Jonathan is married to Lauren, who is a social worker and essential in keeping their three children in order: Benjamin, Daniel, and Victoria, who are into rugby, music, and hockey respectively. Java reminds Jonathan that computing can be fun, interesting and useful.