Hi! My name is Tim Chester, and I would love to visit with you about XML and Web Service based software integration. We can visit about broad issues such as using XML to integrate business applications (mainframes, web servers, PCs, Cell Phones, & the like) or programming related issues: XML, DOM, XSL, XSLT, SOAP using the .NET Framework.

I'm a Senior IT Manager for Application Development at Texas A&M University where I also teach courses on .NET (VB.NET & C#) and XML. I also provide consulting services through eInernet Studios, a small technology services firm. I'm am also a Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD). My wife Gail and I reside in College Station, Texas. Visit my university website at http://tim-chester.tamu.edu for more detailed information.

At Texas A&M I am manage a team of 8 developers responsible for building and supporting web-based software applications for the 45,000 students, faculty, and staff. Our speciality is using XML to integrate Microsoft DNS solutions with legacy systems and mainframes. Our work is challenging, and I'm proud to say that we are truly on the cutting edge of software development.

I've authored several articles in leading industry publications such as Dr. Dobbs Journal, Visual Studio Magazine, and IT Pro. These writings discuss more specifically my approach to integrating business software applications with the web. Please take some time to review these articles yourself.

We've done some pretty cool work using XML to integrate the Web with our existing software applications. But don't just take my word for it, our work has been featured many times in leading industry publications such as eWeek, ZDNet, Computer World, Internet Week, and Business 2.0. Check us out yourself!

Please give me a call, I would love to discuss with you how you can use XML related technologies to increase the scalability, flexibility, and maintainability of your IT ecosystem.