ÿþ<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"> <html lang='en-US' xml:lang='en-US' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'> <head> <title>FileMaker Developer Conference 2010</title> <meta content='text/html; charset=iso-8859-1' http-equiv='Content-Type' /> <link type="text/css" href="stylesheets/base.css" charset="utf-8" rel="Stylesheet" media="all" /> <link type="text/css" href="stylesheets/site.css" charset="utf-8" rel="Stylesheet" media="all" /> <link type="text/css" href="stylesheets/speakers.css" charset="utf-8" rel="Stylesheet" media="all" /> <!--[if IE]> <link type="text/css" href="stylesheets/ie.css" charset="utf-8" rel="Stylesheet" media="all" /> <![endif]--> <!--[if IE 6]> <script type="text/javascript" src="javascripts/DD_belatedPNG_0.0.7a.js"></script> <script type='text/javascript'> //<![CDATA[ DD_belatedPNG.fix('.what-you-get #inner li, #attractions, #explore ul a, #boxes p a'); //]]> </script> <![endif]--> </head> <body class='speakers_a-f'> <div id='frame'> <div id='header'> <h1> <a href="index.html"><img alt="FileMaker" src="images/logo.gif" /></a> </h1> <p> <a href="index.html" id="home_nav">Home</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="schedule_sunday.html" id="schedule_nav">Schedule</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="events.html" id="events_nav">Events</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="speakers_a-f.html" id="speakers_nav">Speakers</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="exhibitors.html" id="exhibitors_nav">Exhibitors</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="hotel-and-travel.html" id="hotel_travel_nav">Hotel &amp; Travel</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;|&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="what-you-get.html" id="what_you_get_nav">What you get</a> </p> </div> <div id='splash'> <div id='connect'> <h2>Connect with your world</h2> <h3>FileMaker Developer Conference 2010</h3> <h4>August 15-18, 2010 - San Diego, CA</h4> </div> <div id='save'> <p>Register and $AVE! Register by May 21, 2010 and Save $200!</p> <a href="http://www.regonline.com/Checkin.asp?EventId=787305">Register Today!</a> </div> </div> <div id='content'><div class='wrapper'><div class='wrapper2'> <div id='inner'><div class='wrapper3'> <!-- End header "include" --> <h5> Speakers <span> <a href="speakers_a-f.html" class="active">A&ndash;F</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href="speakers_g-n.html">G&ndash;N</a> &nbsp;|&nbsp; <a href="speakers_o-z.html">O&ndash;Z</a> </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <a id="BBowers"></a> <h6> <img alt="Bob Bowers" src="images/speakers/PER006_BBowers.jpg"/> Bob Bowers | Soliant Consulting, Inc. </h6> <p>Bob Bowers, CEO and co-founder of Soliant Consulting, is widely known for his expertise in the field of software development. He is a columnist and technical editor for FileMaker Advisor magazine, a recipient of the FileMaker Excellence Award, and has co-authored six books on FileMaker Pro database development. In 2008 he was inducted into the Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame. After graduating summa cum laude in Music and English at Wabash College, Bob earned a Masters in musicology from the University of Chicago.</p> </li> <li> <a id="KBowman"></a> <h6> <img alt="Kirk Bowman" src="images/speakers/PER033_KBowman.jpg"/> Kirk Bowman | MightyData </h6> <p>Kirk Bowman is founder and principal consultant for MightyData, a Platinum Member of the FileMaker Business Alliance. He is a FileMaker Certified Developer (7, 8, 9, 10) and a FileMaker Authorized Trainer. He is a frequent speaker at FileMaker events including the FileMaker Developer Conference and Pause On Error, and the coordinator of the Dallas FMPug user group. In 2002 Kirk received the FileMaker "Mad Dog" award for outstanding evangelism of the FileMaker platform. A consultant with over 15 years experience, he has developed hundreds of FileMaker and web solutions for customers in multiple industries. His passion is working on systems integration projects to completely incorporate FileMaker into the IT landscape.</p> </li> <li> <a id="RCarlton"></a> <h6> <img alt="Richard Carlton" src="images/speakers/PER065_RCarlton.jpg"/> Richard Carlton | Richard Carlton Consulting Inc. </h6> <p>Richard Carlton has been developing in FileMaker for the past 20 years, engineering custom solutions large and small business, as well as government agencies. RC Consulting is a FBA Platinum level consultancy, and staffs a team of 20 FileMaker developers and supporting web designers. RC Consulting is involved with every facet of FileMaker Pro development, including PHP development, iPhone & iPad integration, Flash integration, charting, barcode integration, worldwide support. RC Consulting has offices in Santa Clara, Sacramento, and Fairfield, CA. RCC has built and deployed X-Code solutions for the iPad, available thought the Apple s App Store. Richard graduated as a Mechanical Engineer from the University of California in 1993.</p> </li> <li> <a id="GCoffey"></a> <h6> <img alt="Geoff Coffey" src="images/speakers/PER021_GCoffey.jpg"/> Geoff Coffey | Six Fried Rice </h6> <p>Geoff Coffey is co-owner of Six Fried Rice (http://sixfriedrice.com), where he writes about, teaches, and builds software with FileMaker Pro. He is also co-author of the acclaimed FileMaker Pro 10: The Missing Manual, the best selling book about FileMaker Pro from O Reilly Media.On the technical side, Geoff specializes in web application development, and built his first database-connected dynamic web site in 1994 using FileMaker Pro and Applescript. Since then, he has created production web systems in just about everything out there from perl CGI to Cold Fusion to JEE, but his current favorite for small-to-mid-size sites is Ruby on Rails. Geoff can be found on line at http://sixfriedrice.com/. You can also reach him by email at geoff@sixfriedrice.com.</p> </li> <li> <a id="ACohen"></a> <h6> <img alt="Andy Cohen" src="images/speakers/PER005_ACohen.jpg"/> Andy Cohen | Estuff Plus </h6> <p>Andy Cohen has been building Information Systems for more then 25 years for a some of the most iconic high tech companies in the U.S. . Andy holds a doctorate in Management Information Systems and has taught numerous IT classes at two major San Francisco Bay Area universities. A dedicated FileMaker developer since the introduction of FileMaker Pro 7, Andy currently works as a freelance contractor for developing IT solutions for small and medium sized companies. He also produces and co-hosts the FileMaker Success Tips Podcast, a weekly show devoted to tips and tricks for developing and consulting using FileMaker Pro.</p> </li> <li> <a id="RColcock"></a> <h6> <img alt="Rick Colcock" src="images/speakers/PER039_RColcock.jpg"/> Rick Colcock | FileMaker, Inc. </h6> <p>Rick Colcock is the Corporate Systems Engineer for FileMaker, Inc. In addition to assisting corporate customers in configuration/best practice advice and advanced technical support, Rick has regularly presented at FileMaker Developer Conferences, FileMaker s MacWorld Theater, FileMaker Web Seminars, and produced and delivered trainings for FileMaker Technical Support and Sales Staff. Rick is an Apple Certified Technical Coordinator as well as a FileMaker Certified Developer.</p> </li> <li> <a id="RCologon"></a> <h6> <img alt="Ray Cologon" src="images/speakers/PER012_RCologon.jpg"/> Ray Cologon | NightWing Enterprises </h6> <p>Ray Cologon is the founder of NightWing Enterprises and has been developing with FileMaker Pro for more than a decade. He is author of the FileMaker Pro 10 Bible, is a FileMaker Certified Developer, and in 2005 was recipient of the FileMaker Excellence Award for Leadership and Technical Excellence in FileMaker Pro. His background includes work in the Arts, Design, Education, and Strategic Management, and he holds a PhD in Educational Psychometrics. He has published numerous articles, white papers, and examples for FileMaker developers and is an award-winning speaker and presenter. He provides custom FileMaker development services, system audits, consulting, and developer support to clients in various parts of the world.</p> </li> <li> <a id="MConnolly"></a> <h6> <img alt="Molly Connolly" src="images/speakers/PER038_MConnolly.jpg"/> Molly Connolly | Thorsen Consulting, Inc. </h6> <p>Molly Connolly, owner of Thorsen Consulting, is a Chicago-based technology consultant. Her background is in management consulting and over the last 13 years she has focused on delivering customized FileMaker Pro database solutions. As a former partner at Soliant Consulting, she managed a team of developers working in a variety of industries including advertising, education, and manufacturing. Molly is currently providing advisory and consulting services to companies on a variety of issues including system design, business development, recruiting and sales. Molly is a frequent speaker at DevCon and is a member of the steering committee for PauseOnError.</p> </li> <li> <a id="RCoulombre"></a> <h6> <img alt="Richard Coulombre" src="images/speakers/PER013_RCoulombre.jpg"/> Richard Coulombre | The Support Group, Inc. </h6> <p>Rich Coulombre is president and founder of The Support Group, Inc. and a long time FileMaker developer, author and presenter. Rich s first book on FileMaker 2 was published in 1991, followed by another in 2001. He has spoken at many FileMaker Developer conferences, MacWorld Expo s and other industry events. A geek at heart, Rich spends most of his time focusing on running a successful database design, development and training company. When he started the business in 1985 he had no children and a full head of hair. Today he has three offspring, two in college, and countless stories to tell about his life as a business guy.</p> </li> <li> <a id="KCunningham"></a> <h6> <img alt="Kevin Cunningham" src="images/speakers/PER032_KCunningham.jpg"/> Kevin Cunningham | KCunning Consulting </h6> <p>Kevin Cunningham started using FileMaker Pro in the late 1990s at MIT, where he developed various web-enabled databases (training registration, FAQs, contact management, etc.) and became the official "FileMaker guru" on campus, providing expertise to various departments, offering training, and serving as MIT's technical liaison to FileMaker Inc. (notably lobbying for security enhancements). In 2004, he established his own FileMaker consultancy, meanwhile creating the Boston-Area FileMaker Developers Association (BAFDA), a developer peer group he still coordinates. He is a long-time FBA/TechNet member and a Certified developer (7/8/9/10), and was a speaker at DevCon 2005.</p> </li> <li> <a id="WDecorte"></a> <h6> <img alt="Wim Decorte" src="images/speakers/PER047_WDecorte.jpg"/> Wim Decorte | Connecting Data </h6> <p>Wim Decorte is currently a Systems Project Manager at HSBC Bermuda in addition to being the principal at Connecting Data, a long-standing reputable FileMaker development company. He is a FileMaker 7, 8, 9 and 10 Certified Developer and the author of numerous Tech Briefs and articles on FileMaker Server. He is also a frequent speaker at the FileMaker Developer Conference and at FileMaker Developer groups throughout the world. For his numerous contributions to the FileMaker community he was awarded the FileMaker Excellence Award in 2002. In addition to being a renowned expert on FileMaker Server, Wim also specializes in integrating FileMaker with other applications and systems across many technologies. His pet project is the open source fmDotNet connector class for .NET that he created (www.fmdotnet.org).</p> </li> <li> <a id="ADuncan"></a> <h6> <img alt="Andrew Duncan" src="images/speakers/PER004_ADuncan.jpg"/> Andrew Duncan | Databuzz </h6> <p>Andrew been developing FileMaker solutions since 1992 and is currently the owner and senior developer at Databuzz, a Sydney, Australia based FileMaker consultancy (since 1998). He was previously the co-owner and senior developer at Complete Data Pty Ltd., where he developed a vertical market application built in FileMaker for the real estate industry with over 5,000 customers (2000-2007). From 1995-2000 he worked at Apple Australia where he was a systems engineer, giving presentations at various conferences and user group meetings. Andrew is a Certified FileMaker 8, 9, and 10 developer and specializes in integrating FileMaker with other technologies and creating FileMaker/Web hybrid applications for internal and external users.</p> </li> <li> <a id="AFolger"></a> <h6> <img alt="Alexei Folger" src="images/speakers/PER001_AFolger.jpg"/> Alexei Folger | FileMaker, Inc. </h6> <p>Alexei Folger, senior systems engineer for FileMaker, Inc. provides high-level technical guidance to customers, and contributes to the development of future product direction. Previous to FileMaker, she was an engineering project manager for Apple Computer, where she directed complex, cross-platform software development efforts. Earlier in her career, she worked in computing support services at MIT. She s an experienced speaker who has made numerous technical presentations, including DevCon keynote presentations and workshops. 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