MARK RICHMAN is a technology and business visionary with management and hands-on experience in both large and small organizations. Strong record of success in creating robust IT architectures and infrastructures. Proven ability to bring the benefits of IT to solve business issues while managing costs and risks. Mark is a practitioner of agile software development and is a recognized expert in the field of web services. As a technology writer, Mark has co-authored the book Professional XML Web Services, and published several articles for XML Journal and Web Services Journal. Mark lives with his wife, Tracey, in Parkland, FL. When not managing projects and writing code, Mark enjoys playing and writing music and taking aerial photographs. Mark has an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, and a master's degree in Business Administration, with a specialization in Technology Management. To learn more about Mark and his ideas on software development, business, technology, and life, visit his website at http://markrichman.com or email him at mark@markrichman.com.