Oklahoma City Java Users Group

Jason Lee is a Senior Java Developer for Sun Microsystems working on the GlassFish Administration Console, and is a member of the JSF 2.0 (JSR 314) Expert Group. Jason has extensive experience working with web-based technologies such as JavaServer Faces and Ajax, as well as enterprise technologies based on the Glassfish platform. He is currently the main developer of Mojarra Scales, working to create a set of high quality JSF components wrapping libraries such as the Yahoo! User Interface Library, and one of the project leads on FacesTester, an out-of-container testing tool for JavaServer Faces.

Jason has been writing software professionally since 1997 in a wide variety of languages and environments, including Java, PHP, C/C++, and Delphi on both Linux/Unix and Windows. You can read more about what Jason’s working on at his blog.

Most importantly, Jason is married to a beautiful woman and has two sons who, thankfully, look like their mother.

An active member of the software development community for over 12 years, Don McGreal welcomes change and has a passion for learning — traits which are well suited for the unpredictable field of software engineering.  As a consultant, he has fulfilled many roles while ensuring that the clients get the most from each engagement: Developer, Architect, Business Analyst, Process Coach, and Mentor.  As an instructor, he has created and taught classes in requirements, architecture, design, and process for thousands of software professionals around the globe.  Currently, Don is the Director of Learning Solutions for Improving Enterprises, an advanced software professional services firm.

Rod Coffin is a professional software programmer, architect, and mentor.  Perhaps more interesting, he is also an amateur beer brewer and fly tyer.  One can find information about Rod, his thoughts on current software development trends, and his ongoing projects and interests on his home page.  Rod encourages readers to view his Blog and Wiki sites as that is where he publishes most of his  content.

Hobi Haque completed his Bachelor's degree in computer science at the University of Central Oklahoma in 2002. Hobi is a software developer, having worked at the FAA for over 5 years. He also teaches at the Oklahoma City Community College. He is married and enjoys playing racquetball and running.  His blog can be found at http://hobione.wordpress.com

Stephen Maina is a consultant (software developer) with Valtech, mainly using Java and Java-related tools. He loves using Microsoft development tools too, when the opportunity knocks. His interest is in developing POS systems, factory automation, expert systems, architectural software patterns and management using agile methodologies. For leisure time, he has an insatiable appetite for travel, movies and making merry.