Ko Turk
(He/Him)
Architect / Voxxed Days Amsterdam Organizer
Codelab
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Speaks: NetherlandsEnglish
Biography
Ko Turk is a seasoned Software Architect, Java Engineer, and community leader with over 15 years of experience in software development and architecture. Passionate about green coding and sustainable software development, he focuses on optimizing systems for both high performance and minimal environmental impact. Believing that software should be not only scalable and efficient but also designed with sustainability in mind, Ko actively promotes eco-friendly coding practices. Through his work, conference talks, and community contributions, he advocates for reducing software’s carbon footprint, inspiring developers to build greener, more responsible digital solutions.
Activity History
2025
May 27
From Space to Code: Using NASA's Open Data APIs with Kepler
"Exploring NASA’s Open APIs for a Sustainable Future 🌍 In this session, we explore NASA’s vast open APIs, unlocking data from across our solar system to build applications that educate, inspire, and promote sustainability. Key topics included: ✨ APOD – Stunning space imagery that reveals the universe’s mysteries. 🔴 Mars Exploration – Insights into future missions and human habitation. 🪐 Exoplanet Discoveries – The search for life beyond Earth. 🌏 Earth Observation – Using satellite data to analyze climate and environmental health. We will demonstrate Kepler, a tool for measuring power efficiency in applications, helping developers optimize their impact. Harnessing NASA’s data, we took steps toward a more sustainable digital future, one line of code at a time! 🌱💡"
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Apr 3
Voxxed Days Amsterdam - Sessions around sustainability
At Voxxed Days Amsterdam, a proud part of the Devoxx family, you learn everything about Java and it's ecosystem. We spotlight Green Coding and sustainability, helping developers and architects make informed decisions about sustainable coding practices. Join us to exchange ideas, gain new insights, and be part of the conversation shaping the future of Java and sustainable software development.
Visit activityJan 15
Your frontend is ☠️ ⚠️ Let's measure its impact with CO2.js
🌍 Building Greener Front-End Applications 🌱 Discover how software development impacts the environment and learn practical ways to reduce the carbon footprint of front-end applications. Using CO2.js by the Green Web Foundation, we measured coding emissions and explored strategies for more sustainable software. This session was all about action—empowering developers to make informed decisions and build a greener web. Let's continue driving change for a more sustainable future! 🚀♻️
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Nov 7
Your frontend is ☠️ ⚠️ Let's measure its impact with CO2.js
🌍 Building Greener Front-End Applications 🌱 Discover how software development impacts the environment and learn practical ways to reduce the carbon footprint of front-end applications. Using CO2.js by the Green Web Foundation, we measured coding emissions and explored strategies for more sustainable software. This session was all about action—empowering developers to make informed decisions and build a greener web. Let's continue driving change for a more sustainable future! 🚀♻️
Visit activityOct 8
Your frontend is ☠️ ⚠️ Let's measure its impact with CO2.js
🌍 Building Greener Front-End Applications 🌱 Discover how software development impacts the environment and learn practical ways to reduce the carbon footprint of front-end applications. Using CO2.js by the Green Web Foundation, we measured coding emissions and explored strategies for more sustainable software. This session was all about action—empowering developers to make informed decisions and build a greener web. Let's continue driving change for a more sustainable future! 🚀♻️
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