Author Bios

The Author (2008 - Today)

Thomas F. Abraham Thomas Abraham, founder of IllumiTech Consulting LLC, has been the project owner and sole developer for the Deployment Framework for BizTalk since mid-2008. He has an extensive background in software development, architecture, configuration management and systems engineering, helping to build high-performance, mission-critical applications for companies including Nasdaq, Best Buy and Wells Fargo. Over the last 15-plus years, Thomas has worked with technologies ranging from C/C++ to BizTalk Server to Exchange and .NET, was the lead author of the book "Visual Basic .NET Solutions Toolkit" from Wrox Press and a presenter at the 2006 SOA & Business Process Conference in Redmond, WA. He holds a number of Microsoft certifications, including MCPD, MCSD, MCT (inactive) and TS for both BizTalk 2004 and 2006. His blog is located here.

The Founder (2004 - 2008)

Scott Colestock Scott Colestock created the Deployment Framework for BizTalk in 2004 and developed it through mid-2008. He has delivered solutions in the SOA/BPM and mobile space for multiple clients in the Twin Cities, MN area. Scott is recognized for his work with TFS, helping several clients deploy and adopt it. He is a past BizTalk Server MVP, certified ScrumMaster, and speaks at user groups and conferences.