Shaaf Syed is a seasoned Java developer, AI enthusiast, and advocate in the developer community. With deep expertise in Quarkus, Jakarta EE, and modern cloud-native Java, he has helped drive innovation in AI-powered applications, particularly focusing on Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), vector databases, and knowledge graph integrations. Shaaf regularly speaks at major conferences and meetups, sharing practical insights on Java, AI, and application modernization. Passionate about open source and developer education, he mentors and writes technical content.