Don is a series editor at Addison Wesley and is the author of Essential COM and a co-author of Effective COM and Essential XML, all from Addison Wesley. Don has a Master's Degree in Computer Science from the University of California at Irvine. Microsoft hired him back in May 1998 as a Product Manager in the Developer Division. In his role as eVisioneer at Project Botticelli Ltd and as a Founder and Strategic Advisor to Bot. Net, Rafal is responsible for the long-term future of those leading edge of technology consulting and Internet software development firms.
Net creates innovative solutions in the field of highly distributed intelligent agents.
Working closely with his team growing to 150 developers, as well as with investors and the board of directors allows Rafal to put to practice the best principles of Microsoft Solutions Framework - the secret behind Microsoft's and many other IT companies' success. Project Botticelli Ltd. His frequent conference keynotes and other speeches have been sought after by many company directors, CEOs and business leader. These included many Microsoft TechEd conferences, Butler Group events and a very prestigious recent address in Slovenia following invitation by country's President. Last but not least, amongst over 50 of his professional Microsoft certifications he has previously obtained the MCSE, MCSD, Internet, MCT and unique MSF qualifications. Rafal also holds an MSc in the Foundations of Advanced Information Technology from Imperial College, University of London.