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I am an independent Software Architect and Trainer specializing in Java and Web services. Most time of the year I spend assisting a wide range of clients in their software projects. Besides, I frequently facilitate training courses or workshops, teaching both Java and Web service technologies. My clients include organisations from many different industries, including financial services, tourism, research, the public sector and some of the largest IT companies worldwide.

You can frequently meet me at technical conferences around the world, where I enjoy to present and to share my experiences with fellow architects and developers. I have published numerous articles for software development magazines and two books about developing Web service applications in Java. The first book, "Java Web Services mit Apache Axis" was published in 2004. The second book covers the Apache Axis2 framework and was published in April 2007, with a second edition published in 2010. Both books are available in German language only. But we're looking for a publisher interested in an English version of the Axis2 book. Finally, I have contributed a chapter explaining the Web Service technology stack for a book about SOA (Service Oriented Architecture) that was also published in 2007.

At this website you'll find information about the consulting services I provide, available training courses, publications, past presentations and much more. Should you have any questions or comments, or if you are seeking an acknowledged expert for Enterprise Java, Web services or Apache Axis / Axis2, please get in touch.