At IDesign Michèle focuses on designing scalable and secure architecture, Web services tools and technologies, and best practices for hosting 24x7 operations and services. Michèle is a member of the INETA (International .NET Association) Speakers Bureau and is .NET MVP for XML Web services. With her experience in Java technologies, Michèle also serves as a BEA Technical Director, advises the Web services track of SD, and is Program Advisor to the Web services program at UCSD Extension. Reach her at www.idesign.net or www.dotnetdashbaord.net.