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# Björn Stahl
Software architect breaking down cloud trade-offs and building high-traffic Java applications.

## About

Björn Stahl helps companies navigate system architecture and cloud trade-offs at AVS. He focuses on building high-traffic, low-latency applications and optimizing performance in the Java world.

In his talks, he breaks down the practical realities of software development—whether it's untangling open-source licenses or examining the true cost of cloud vendor lock-in. Alongside his technical work, he studies engineering leadership and team dynamics.



## Past Sessions

### World Congress 2026 Europe · July 8, 2026
Berlin, Germany
- [Open Source Software Licenses - A short Guide for Software Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/events/world-congress-2026-europe/sessions/989-open-source-software) · 30 min

### World Congress 2024 · July 17, 2024
Berlin, Germany
- [Cloud Vendor Lock-In - Is it just a new version of the Database Abstraction Layers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1185-cloud-vendor-lock-in-is-it-just-a-new-version-of-the-database-abstraction-layers) · 30 min · 🎥 Watch recording



## Videos

- [Cloud Vendor Lock-In - Is it just a new version of the Database Abstraction Layers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1185-cloud-vendor-lock-in-is-it-just-a-new-version-of-the-database-abstraction-layers) · Björn Stahl


## Links

- [X](https://twitter.com/Mr__Steel)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjoernstahl)