By Tim Berglund and Matthew McCullough

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About The Authors

Tim Berglund

Tim Berglund combines a broad perspective on software architecture and team dynamics with a passion for hands-on development. He specializes in web development using the Grails framework, bringing expertise in the browser, database design, and enterprise integration to bear on browser-based solutions. His skill as a teacher and his integrative approach to technology, team, and organizational problem-solving makes him an ideal partner during periods of disruptive technology change in your organization.

Tim embraces the Java platform, including both the Java language and its highproductivity cousin, Groovy. He also helps clients bring agility to their database development using the Liquibase database refactoring tool, having applied, coached, and lectured on it extensively. He is committed to applying and helping teams excel with agile methods in all of his engagements.

Through his partnership with ThirstyHead.com, Tim offers public and private classroom training in Groovy, Grails, and Liquibase, and is available to develop custom courseware by private engagement.

Tim is a frequent speaker at domestic and international conferences, including the Scandinavian Developer Conference, JavaZone, Strange Loop, and the No Fluff Just Stuff tour.

Matthew McCullough

Matthew McCullough is an energetic 15 year veteran of enterprise software development, open source education, and co-founder of Ambient Ideas, LLC, a Denver, Colorado, USA consultancy. Matthew is a published author, open source creator, speaker at over 100 conferences, and author of three of the top 10 Refcardz of all time. He writes frequently on software and presenting at his blog: http://ambientideas.com/blog.

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