Course Credits and References

Course Developer

Ben Brumm stands out as a highly skilled software consultant, distinguished advanced application programmer, and a certified Oracle authority. Boasting over a decade of triumphs in consulting and educating in software applications, programming, and database development, Ben has established himself as a formidable figure in the field. His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Computing, where he honed a specific focus on Databases and Java. This foundation was further strengthened by obtaining several IT diplomas, encompassing software and website development. His drive and expertise culminated in the creation of his own thriving consulting enterprise, DWS Consulting. Ben's professional portfolio is marked by his extensive contributions to business intelligence reporting, the telecommunications sector, and sophisticated financial modeling. This breadth of experience underscores his versatility and commitment to excellence in the dynamic world of IT and software development.

Course Developer Jennifer Marsh (BS) is a talented application developer and programmer with over 14 years experience in development and design. She is proficient in various programming languages and frameworks including MVC, C#, WCF, PHP, T-SQL, VB.NET, jQuery/Ajax, LINQ, JavaScript, SOAP APIs, and XML. She also has 12 years experience in SQL Server database design and stored procedures. She has worked for several companies as a senior developer and engineer and is a regular contributor in the webmaster SEO support forums.

Course Instructor With over 25 years experience in programming applications in nearly every language available, there just isn't a programming problem I haven't yet encountered or couldn't easily solve with enough persistence--or at the very least, provide a clever work around. Anything is possible! Particularly with programming software. With a liberal arts background and graduate work in Computing, Technology, and Education, I'm in a unique position to help bridge the gap for non-technical users to understand programming and technology without getting too heavy-handed in the tech jargon.