Speaker: Fred Sells
Title: title
Abstract: The Python language has been implemented as a 100% pure Java solution, known as Jython. Jython is able to import any Java package; thus giving it all the functionality of Java, including Swing and EJB, while retaining the simplicity of a dynamically typed language. This presentation will summarize:
  † Highlights of the key language elements
  † Some cool features of Jython not available in Java
  † Using Jython as an Executable Specification
  † Using Jython to prototype Swing Apps
  † Using Jython with JUnit
  † Common Pitfalls
  † Key Resources
Speaker's Bio:
Fred Sells has been developing software for over 30 years and has been a co-founder of several startups. He has developed various real-time tactical systems for the US Navy, and lead the team that developed the Tomahawk Cruise Missile targeting and launch control software. He has been a consultant to the NYSE for over 5 years, specializing in requirements analysis and rapid prototyping of new user interface concepts for the trading floor. He developed a commercial Unix/Motif GUI-Builder that was widely used by such diverse firms as the Industrial Bank of Japan and Lockheed-Martin. Fred has been using Python since the late 80's and more recently Jython (the Java implementation) as a Rapid Application Development tool. He used Python to develop a real-time simulation of the trading floor of the NYSE (~175 classes). That system was deployed on the trading floor (after hours) to perform concept validation for the system designed to meet the two billion share day.

Speaker: speaker
Title: title
Abstract: This presentation will demonstrate the use of Struts, Tomcat, Ant, and Hibernate to build Web-based applications. Attendees will learn how Struts simplifies the work involved in building reliable, maintainable, secure, high-performance Web sites. The presentation will provide minimal background information and focus on the process of building Struts-based Web applications.
Speaker's Bio:
David is a software architect with over 20 years of experience building enterprise software systems. For the last 5 years he has been working with Java to build custom software solutions. Those server-based systems support mission-critical systems that span several industries. Those systems leverage open-source Java software like Struts, Tomcat, Ant, and Hibernate.
In addition to writing software, David is an author and technical editor for Midrange Server who provide news, analysis, product information, programming tips, management advice, and information on industry trends.

Speaker: Hale Pringle
Title: JGUIGEN
Abstract: Our own Dr. Hale Pringle gave a presentation on Swing, a web version of which is available.

Speaker: Mike Brubaker
Title: title
Abstract: For July's Orlando JUG presentation we feature our very own Mike Brubaker discussing "How to Win Friends and Influence People Through the Magic of Java Smartcard Programming." Mike will share an high level overview of Java Smartcard coding along with his recent trials and tribulations of setting up his own development environment at home. Look forward to an enthralling discussion of the various pieces and parts that make up a Smartcard system, along with some code samples. For the breathtaking finale, we'll tackle everyone's favorite entry-level coding project, "Hello World," (along with an explanation of why that's not so easily accomplished with Smartcards.) A 110 kB powerpoint version of his presentation is available. Speaker's Bio:
Mike Brubaker is a Sun Certified Java Programmer and a job-hunting senior graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from UCF this month. Anyone hiring? He can be reached at meb ==@@@== cfl.rr.com.

Speaker: Lynn Munsinger
Title: Another Acronym in Your J2EE Applications - Developing with JSTL
Abstract: Her presentation is available for download as a 572kb zip file.
Further information about JSTL is available from the Sun JSTL site. Lynn also provided Developer CDs to our members, with copies of Oracle 9i, Application Server, and J2EE Web Services. For further information on available downloads, please visit the Oracle Technology Network
Speaker's Bio:
Lynn Munsinger is a Principal Curriculum Developer in the Java Tools Development group at Oracle. She is the author of many Oracle University courses, including, 'Create Servlets and JavaServer Pages' and 'Oracle9i: Build J2EE Applications'. She has written numerous technical articles on J2EE and BC4J development and deployment in JDeveloper. Lynn wears another hat as instructor when the heat becomes too much in Orlando, and has presented several papers at Oracle Development Tools User Group (ODTUG), International Oracle User Group-Americas (IOUG-A), Rocky Mountain Oracle User Group, and Oracle Open World conferences.

Speaker: Matt Gunter
Title: Security within Web Services for JAVA
Abstract: As a result of this presentation, you will be able to:
  † Understand how Weblogic Server security relates to Weblogic Workshop security
  † Develop a Weblogic Workshop web services security strategy using transport security, message security, and/ or role based security
  † Understand the new Weblogic Workshop 8.1 WS- Security implementation
Presentation is available as a 473kb pdf file
Speaker's Bio:
Mattatt Gunter is a Principal Systems Engineer-BEA Systems. Matt helps BEA customers apply emerging technologies involving webservices, j2ee and java and realize benefits in the areas of developer productivity and application maintainability.

Speaker: Ed Burns
Title: Java Server Faces
Abstract: JavaServer Faces technology simplifies building user interfaces for JavaServer applications. With the well- defined programming model that JavaServer Faces provides, developers of various skill levels can quickly and easily build web applications by: assembling reusable UI components in a page, connecting these components to an application data source, and wiring client-generated events to server-side event handlers. With the power of JavaServer Faces technology, these web applications handle all of the complexity of managing the user interface on the server, allowing the application developer to focus on application code. http://java.sun.com/j2ee/javaserverfaces Speaker's Bio:
Ed Burns, of Sun Microsystems, has been working with web technologies since 1994, starting out as a developer on NCSA Mosaic for X, and later working on the Java support Netscape in 6/Mozilla. He is currently a team leader for the JavaServer Faces (JSR127) project. Ed has a B.S in C.S from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Speaker: Dr. Hale Pringle
Title: title
Abstract: This presentation will cover:
  † What CVS is - description and short history.
  † What CVS can be used for (what's in this for ME!).
  † How to set CVS up.
  † How to use CVS on a day to day basis.
Speaker's Bio:
Dr. Hale Pringle has degrees in psychology, research and administration. Hale wrote his first program in Fortran on 78K, vacuum tube driven mainframe in 1965. Since then he has specialized in research, user support (10 years at UCF), LANs, web site development and desktop applications. He has spent the last eight years creating client/server desktop applications using several SQL back-ends and a variety of front-ends. He feels it time for the industry to revisit creating desktop applications with Java as the front-end and is currently writing a book that pulls together many of the tools and techniques that are required to create viable desktop applications.

Hale has written a GPL application called JavaDeliver which is used to enter, track and bill deliveries. He is currently working on an application that will be released as a GPL Client Management System. GPLCMS is a general purpose system that tracks client information, creates documents by merging database information with word processing templates, and allows users to tack/annotate outgoing and incoming documents relevant to each client.
Dr. Pringle currently does private consultant work in the Orlando area and can be contacted at hale@halepringle.com

Speaker: Hale Pringle
Title: Deploying Java Desktop Applications with Java Web Start (JAWS)
Abstract:
Java Web Start (JAWS) is a relatively new Sun initiative to enable developers to deploy java applications using the Internet. For most of us this immediately brings the word "applet" to mind, however JAWS is designed to create a "one-click" method for deploying and updating complex programs that run outside the browser in Windows, Linux, MAC and UNIX environments. The presentation will consist of two parts. The first will briefly cover the basics of Java Web Start (desktop security - e.g. the JAWS sandbox, Digital Signatures, configuring your web server, and more). Since there are several articles that cover this information, this section will highlight the fundamentals and list some of the resources that are readily available. The second part of the presentation will go beyond the current articles and cover some of the practical side of using Java Web Start. Some of the topics to be covered will be A) running applications totally inside jar files, B) some common "gotcha's", C) testing environments versus live deployment, D) splitting applications into multiple jar files, E) making sure clients have the right extensions (CLASSPATH issues) and F) mind set issues a developer must deal with when deploying using JAWS. The presentation will be available via the internet and code and batch/script files examples are provided that address several of the issues that will be covered.
Presentation: "Deploying Java Desktop Applications with Java Web Start (JAWS)" (197k zip)
Its also available on Hale's website.
Speaker Bio:
Dr. Hale Pringle has degrees in psychology, research and administration. Hale wrote his first program in Fortran on 78K, vacuum tube driven mainframe in 1965. Since then he has specialized in research, user support (10 years at UCF), LANs, web site development and desktop applications. He has spent the last eight years creating client/server desktop applications using several SQL back-ends and a variety of front-ends. He feels it time for the industry to revisit creating desktop applications with Java as the front-end and is currently writing a book that pulls together many of the tools and techniques that are required to create viable desktop applications. Java Web Start is one of these tools.
Hale has written a GPL application called JavaDeliver which is used to enter, track and bill deliveries. He is currently working on an application that will be released as a GPL Client Management System. GPLCMS is a general purpose system that tracks client information, creates documents by merging database information with word processing templates, and allows users to tack/annotate outgoing and incoming documents relevant to each client.

Speaker: Matt Weber
Title: JUnit
Abstract:
JUnit is a regression testing framework written by Erich Gamma and Kent Beck. It is used by developers implementing unit tests in Java to accelerate programming and increase the quality of their code. This talk will provide an overview of what JUnit is, why you want to use it and design patterns used on a J2EE project to facilitate the use of JUnit. It will also describe strategies for automated testing as part of the build process with Ant.
Available Files:
  † A 128 kb powerpoint presentation
  † Also, JUNIT and Unit Testing
  † Additionally a junit jar file is available for download (148 kb).
Speaker Bio:
Matt Weber, of Convergys, has been working in object-oriented development for more than 10 years. Matt started in 1991 with a proprietary language that gave C a Smalltalk feel. He quickly migrated to C++ in 1992 and worked extensively with C++ in three-tier environments for several years. Matt began working with Java in 1996 and has been developing in Java exclusively since 1998. He relocated to the Orlando area in 1995 for the Time Warner Full Service Network interactive video trials. After that project ended, Matt consulted at various companies in the Central Florida area including a brief stint in the defense world with JSIMS before he rejoined Convergys.

Speaker: Joe Kueser
Title: Ant & Cruise Control
Abstract:
Ant has become the de facto standard for Java builds, especially among the open-source community. I will touch on the benefits, and downfalls of using Ant. I will also introduce you to Cruise Control, an automated build tool that, working hand-in-hand with Ant, can make the life of a developer much easier. In addition, I will get into some detail about some of the advanced, often overlooked features of Ant. A few other surprises will be in order as well.
A powerpoint version of the presentation is available (742K).
Speaker Bio:
Joe Kueser, of SAIC, has been doing what he calls "that development gig" professionally for 10 years. He has developed technologies in a large number of fields, including law, medicine, telecommunications, cellular, wireless, various Internet technologies, PDA development, and now military simulation. Currently Joe works for SAIC in the Research Park area of Orlando, helping develop a homeland defense training system.

Speaker: Michael Vizdos
Title: Agile Modeling
Abstract:
Featured Presentation: "Agile Modeling", Michael Vizdos
The main goal of the presentation this month is to provide a background of Agile Modeling.
A 537 Kb pdf version of the presentation is available.
What is it? What is the scope? In discussing the values, principles, and practices of Agile Modeling it will also lead to open discussions within the group as to, "When will Agile Modeling work for you?" -- and when it will NOT. Synergistic and iterative practices, along with the EUP (Enterprise Unified Process) http://www.ronin-intl.com/publications/unifiedProcess.html will also be discussed.
Speaker Bio:

Speaker: Richard Gronback
Title: Software Remodeling: Improving Design & Implementation Quality
Abstract:
This Presentation will focus on the principles and concepts for audits, metrics and refactoring as they relate to both implementation and design. Utilizing case studies and code reviews of popular open source code, the seminar will focus on the following:

  † The impact of audits on performance, error reduction and standards conformance.
  † The ease and speed with which audit violations can be detected and corrected from within Together© ControlCenter™
  † The benefits of code metrics in providing quantitative measures of design complexity, coupling, cohesion, etc.
  † The emerging risks associated with a typical large enterprise code base and their mitigation through metrics.
  † The application of metrics-driven refactoring techniques to improve the design and maintainability of software.
TogetherSoft will be presenting some strategies and tools for refactoring.
Speaker Bio:
Richard Gronback of TogetherSoft

Speaker: Mark Kilby (SAIC), Steve Raulerson (Convergys), Matt Weber (Convergys)
Title: Agile methodologies
Abstract:
Agile methodologies represent best practices for dealing with rapidly changing requirements on projects requiring quick deliveries of production systems. Traditional methodologies deal with extensive analysis and planning for complex projects using large teams. Agile methodologies differ through application of people-centric, iterative techniques emphasizing intense communication and feedback between small development teams and customers. While over-hyped in the press, the growth of agile methodologies is due primarily to the effectiveness of these best practices for rapid construction and the tools that have evolved to automate these practices. In this talk, we provide an overview of some of the existing agile methodologies with a particular focus on the practices of Extreme Programming, the most popular and controversial of the agile methodologies. The speakers will also share their experiences in implementing some of these practices within traditional and agile methodology frameworks. Presentation: "Agile methodologies." A 300 kb powerpoint file of the presentation is available.

Bio for Mark Kilby: For over 11 years, Mark has developed object-oriented software and system solutions for government, industry, and academia. As a NASA contractor for two years, his early work aided the development of the first simulation compilers for planning of shuttle/space station operations. He then joined the University of Central Florida's Institute for Simulation in Training to create environmental effects and conduct interoperability studies for distributed interactive training simulations for the U.S. military. From 1995 to 1997, Mark then worked with a team of UCF researchers to adapt military simulation technology for Internet-based education and develop courses in virtual reality and Internet technologies. This interest in virtual communities led to a position at the Tribune Company where Mark established and operated some of the first local community-based web sites. He then assisted in a number of web architecture and integration efforts for Tribune's Advanced Technology Group and continued development of J2EE architectures at Breakaway Solutions in 2000. In 2001, Mark transitioned back to the simulation arena by joining SAIC to develop distributed training simulations and applications for wireless Linux handheld computers in support of homeland defense. Mark holds a BSEE (1988) and MSEE (1990) from University of Florida and MSCS (2000) from University of Central Florida. His current interests include agile software methodologies and automation tools, distributed systems design, wireless web architectures, and real-time and discrete event simulation.
Bio for Steve Raulerson: Steve spent nine years in the US Air Force where he served as an avionics technician on the F-4 and F-16 programs. Upon leaving the Air Force, Steve worked for GE Aerospace for three years on a computerized automated test equipment program for the Navy. For the past 12 years at Convergys IMG, Steve worked in several aspects of software development, including customer training, integration and system test, systems engineering, development, project management, and, most recently, application architecture. While Steve says he only "played" with C++ the last several years, during the past three years he's delved into object-oriented analysis and design, with a focus on component-based development. Steve currently manages two teams doing J2EE component development while working with other architects on integration of finished components with legacy MicroFocus COBOL and RPG systems.
Bio for Matt Weber: Matt Weber has been working in object-oriented development for more than 10 years. Matt started in 1991 with a proprietary language that gave C a Smalltalk feel. He quickly migrated to C++ in 1992 and worked extensively with C++ in three-tier environments for several years. Matt began working with Java in 1996 and has been developing in Java exclusively since 1998. He relocated to the Orlando area in 1995 for the Time Warner Full Service Network interactive video trials. After that project ended, Matt consulted at various companies in the Central Florida area including a brief stint in the defense world with JSIMS before he rejoined Convergys.

Speaker: Nate Skinner, Embarcadero Technologies
Title: Accelerating Java Development with the UML
Abstract:
This session reviews the UML notation and its support for effective software analysis, design and implementation. Next we delve deeply into using UML to design Java applications with particular emphasis on producing a complete, runnable application in Java based on UML models. This session will create and complete a real-world applet using UML models to then generate and complete development of a runnable applet. Rather than being an "academic" discussion of UML theory, this real-world UML for Java tutorial will take the users through a complete cycle of UML modeling and application development. This session is essential for Java developers considering the use of UML in an upcoming project.
Nate's presentation is available in powerpoint format 781 K.
Embarcadero Technologies,
SAIC Asset Group

Speaker Info:
Nate Skinner
Nate.skinner@embarcadero.com
Program Manager
Application Development Tools
Embarcadero Technologies, Inc.

Speakers: Panel:
  † Dr. Vineet Goel ATI, Orlando
  † Thomas Hunt, CitruSoft
  † Brian Keif Gartner, Orlando
  † Dr. Guru Prasad Aximetric, Orlando
Title: Java on Micro devices: Myth or Reality?
Abstract:
Java Message Service (JMS) is becoming a viable communications mechanism for doing business-to-business communications over the Internet in a secure and reliable fashion. JMS is also becoming a required component of the J2EE platform specification. This technical session will cover the basic concepts of Message Oriented Middleware (MOM), an introduction to the JMS API and message delivery semantics. Advanced topics such as JMS message acknowledgements, transactions, integration with the Application Servers, including the EJB 2.0 MessageDrivenBean, will also be covered.
The powerpoint presentation (737 K) is available.

Speakers: Frank Hamilton
Title: A Technical Overview of Web Services and Related Technologies:
Abstract:
A service oriented architecture meets the demands of businesses to supply solutions to their vast array or partners, customers, and employees by allowing them to easily unlock all of their corporate assets. Including legacy mainframe, multi-user Unix, JMS, JDBC, data and information sources.
Web services technologies apply a service oriented computing architecture, which fulfills the promise of the Internet by building to the unknown future. An effective Web service requires awareness of many new, as well as some existing technologies. This presentation will cover the core technologies in detail, including SOAP, WSDL, and UDDI - and how to leverage industry standards such as J2EE(tm) and XML. In addition you will learn the fundamental skills needed to produce, deploy, and consume a web service.
Topics include how to build a web service, expose it via SOAP, describe it via WSDL, register it via UDDI and finally discover a web service and Invoke it using a SOAP client. Deploy all of your web services into a standard J2EE application server such as SilverStream Application Server, WebSphere, Or WebLogic.
download Frank's presentation ~2mb
Speaker bio:
Frank Hamilton, Technical Account Manager with SilverStream Software,
Has extensive experience web-enabling legacy systems using the SilverStream eXtend Composer. As a software engineer in the insurance industry Frank designed systems using the C programming language to interface with an Infomix database on a Unix platform. As an architect in the finance Industry he wrote complex derivatives systems using PowerBuilder and Sybase. As A member of Team Powersoft he was the technical editor of "Developing PowerBuilder Applications" and contributed articles to numerous publications. As the technical lead for the nations leading auto retailer he re-architected the order entry system used in all the company's sales. For the past four years, his focus has been on Java technologies.

Speaker: Ian Cole
Title: An Overview of J2EE
Abstract:
Overview of J2EE technologies designed for the person who is familiar with the Java language, but has little exposure to J2EE. Presentation will include explanations of core J2EE technologies, and examples for EJBs, Servlets, and JMS applications. This presentation is designed to act as a basis for future more in-depth explanation of J2EE technologies by other OJUG members. Ian's overview is available in powerpoint format 854 K.
Speaker Bio:
Ian Cole is the Director of Strategic Technologies for Starwood Vacation Ownership (SVO). In this role, he identifies and applies new technologies to satisfy needs within the SVO organization. Typical projects include the development of systems employing relational database and analytical technology, as well as the deployment of commercially available hardware and software.

Ian is currently enrolled in the Software Engineering program at Florida State University (Distance Learning), and is a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer as well as Microsoft Certified Database Administrator. Ian's past personal projects include a telecommunications application written in C++, a home automation server written in Visual Basic, and he is currently working on a new open source J2EE-based media server (www.xjms.com).

Speaker: Lynn Munsinger
Title: Developing Applications in JDeveloper
Abstract:
Lynn Munsinger will be giving a presentation on Oracle's JDeveloper titled 'Developing Applications in JDeveloper'. JDeveloper is a Java IDE that Oracle is giving away. (see here for details) This presentation will cover:
  † J2EE Overview
  † Oracle9i JDeveloper Features
  † Developing Business Components for Java (BC4J)
  † EJB Development
  † JSP/Servlet Development
  † Deploying an application from JDeveloper
Lynn will also cover 'Utilizing Oracle Resources', a tour of Oracle's external sites and how to use them effectively, including
  † Oracle Technology Network (OTN)
  † Oracle Learning Network (OLN)
  † Metalink
  † Oracle Certified Professional Program(OCP)
Download Lynn's Powerpoint presentation (zip of both ppt and 95ppt formats, 1.56 megabyte total)

Speaker Bio:
Lynn Munsinger is a Senior Curriculum Developer in the Java Tools Development group at Oracle. She is the author of the Oracle University course, 'Create Servlets and JavaServer Pages', and has written numerous technical articles on JSP/Servlet and BC4J development and deployment in JDeveloper. Lynn wears another hat as instructor when the heat becomes too much in Orlando, and has presented several papers at Oracle Development Tools User Group (ODTUG), International Oracle User Group-Americas (IOUG-A), Rocky Mountain Oracle User Group, and Oracle Open World conferences.

Title: Open Forum Discussion
Abstract:
We will be meeting at the Seimens Technical Training Center in Lake Mary. This will be an open forum meeting. Most meetings normally have a scheduled presentation on a specific Java technology or product. This meeting we want to hear from you. This is your opportunity to hear what your peers are doing and what they are interested in. We will also be discussing our plans for the Orlando Java Users Group for next year. We had a busy year in 2001, this will be our 8th meeting of the year!

Speaker: Patrick Mulligan
Title: EJB Development
Abstract:
*** FREE STUFF !!! IONA has decided to continue the momentum that they started at Java One by continuing to give developers a competitive edge in the J2EE application world. IONA is providing a fully licensed copy of their J2EE certified Application Server to each attendant. For further information, see the IONA Developer's Center site at http://www.iona.com/devcenter/ ). This is what you will receive from IONA:

  † iPAS 3.0 J2EE Application Server
You can create killer apps on this thing! It's J2EE certified. It comes with great development, deployment, and management tools. - Deployment license for up to 2 CPUs!!!
  † XML Bus
It includes a powerful XML Web Services toolkit. For free! Take your J2EE solutions to the Web Service arena!
  † Full online developer support for one year
WE WILL SUPPORT YOU IN THE CREATION OF THOSE APPS -- NO MATTER HOW TWISTED THEY ARE -- FOR AN ENTIRE YEAR! We're talking unlimited online support. You can drive our poor developers crazy while you sit in your garage and write the world's next gazillion-dollar Java application!
Speaker Bio:
Patrick Mulligan / IONA
BS/MS in CS
Microsoft Cert Solution Developer
15 years experience in development of turn key systems development. Extensive knowledge and application of OOA/OOD, design patterns, multithreaded, distributed, and component model paradigms (EJB/J2EE, COM, CORBA). Focus has been on end-to-end system integration using n-tier models using latest technologies ( XML, EJB/J2EE, JCA, JMS, CORBA-POA, COM, .NET), and COTS tools and components (Rogue Wave, etc.).

Speaker: Richard Cronback
Title: Developing Enterprise Applications with J2EE
Abstract:
He will also demonstrate features of the TogetherSoft products that include: LiveSource UML-Based Development, Patterns (GoF, J2EE, PetStore), J2EE Diagrams, Deployment Capabilities, Documentation, Audits & Metrics
   † Download the presentation slides
   † Download the Pet Store project
Contacts:
Richard.GronbackATtogethersoftDOTcom
Daniel.ShumanATtogethersoftDOTcom

Speaker: Martin Fowler
Title: Refactoring
Abstract:
Anyone not familiar with refactoring take a look at (http://www.martinfowler.com) This is a unique opportunity you will not want to miss.
Speaker Bio:
Martin is a great author, speaker, and consultant on the design of enterprise software.

Speaker: Michael Levin
Title: Design Patterns
Abstract:
"Thinking in Patterns with Java"
Michael recently attended a workshop on Design Patterns led by Bruce Eckel, author of "Thinking in C++/Java".  The purpose of the workshop was to explore patterns and contribute content to Bruce's new book,  "Thinking in Patterns". A draft of the book is available at http://www.mindview.net/Books/TIPatterns
Michael co-authored a Java implementation of the Builder pattern.   Michael will give an overview of Design Patterns, describe patterns implemented in Java and discuss what he learned at the workshop.
Speaker Bio:
Michael is the president of the Orlando and Gainsville JUGs, has many blogs and is responsible for bringing together the various talents in the Orlando area and creating an arena for them to present and learn in.

Speaker: Todd Long
Title: Modeling the J2EE in UML and Rational Rose
Abstract:
This presentation will discuss modeling of J2EE specifics in the UML. Specifically, we will discuss modeling of Java Servlets, JavaServer Pages(JSPs) and Enterprise JavaBeans (EJBs) in the UML. It will also show how this J2EE to UML mapping is used by the Rational Rose J product to simplify the overall development experience.
Speaker Bio:
Todd Long has been in software development since 1982. He has specialized in Object-Oriented Analysis and Design, as well as, Object-Oriented Programming. He has assumed several roles in his IT career, such as, Developer, Analyst, Designer, Project Manager, and Manager. In his most recent role before joining Rational Software 15 months ago, he was as a Director for a large staffing firm. His responsibilities included a staff that was responsible for Requirements Management, System Analysis and Design, Product Testing, and Technical Writing. Todd was a Rational customer for 5 years prior to joining Rational Software, using the Rational Unified Process, Rational Rose, RequisitePro, and Robot. Todd has spent much of his time at Rational Software training in Requirements Management and Object-Oriented Analysis and Design.

Speaker: Tad Stephens
Title: WebLogic 6.0 and the EJB 2.0 specification
Abstract:
Power Point presentation: WebLogic 6.0 Technical Overview
Speaker Bio:
Principal System Engineer for BEA

Speaker: Micheal Shulman, Sun Microsystems
Title: Java3D
Abstract:
Rob Catto and his team at Full Sail gave an overview of their architecture built on top of Java3D. The Full Sail team also gave 3 impressive demos of their technology in their brand new Visualization Center.

Speaker: Michael Cushman
Title: EJB's
Abstract:
The meeting was held at Sun Microsystems in Orlando. Michael Cushman of Riptide Software gave an overview of EJBs

Speaker: Joel Dodd of BEA
Title: Java Servlets and Java Server Pages (JSP)
ServletJSP.ppt
RealWorldServletHints95.ppt Abstract:
Lynn

Speaker: Jim Clarke
Title: Java in Real Life
Abstract:
To: Meeting Attendees From: Fred Costello, Club Moderator Subject: Minutes of 11-10-99 Kickoff Meeting Date: November 17, 1999 The meeting was started at 6:45 PM by Denise Carlucci of Sun Microsystems. Special thanks to Denise and Sun for hosting the meeting and providing food and beverages. Denise welcomed the group and familiarized us with the facilities. She then passed the baton to Tilak Kasturi, who officially opened the inaugural, charter meeting of the Orlando JAVA Users Group.
Tilak welcomed everyone and explained why the O-JUG was formed and how it will operate as a professional CLUB. Please see "Welcome & Overview" below. Special recognition was given to Phil Loeffel, head of the Space Coast JUG. Phil and Tilak explained how both organizations work on a cooperative basis for the benefit of all JUG members.
All attendees were then invited to individually present themselves to the group. 36 people representing 24 companies registered for the meeting. Good show for the launch!
Denise then introduced Jim Clarke, Sun's Florida Java Center-Practice Lead, to present case studies on "Java in Real Life." Jim's presentation was informative, useful and enjoyed by the group. Special thanks to Jim for a job well done! We will invite him frequently to share tips, techniques and war stories with us.
Fred Costello then reviewed several administrative items. All attendees were invited to complete brief surveys that will help us shape agendas for future meetings. Everyone was also asked to volunteer to serve on at least one of six committees that will steer the activities of the O-JUG. Anyone who signed up for committee membership is automatically a charter member of the O-JUG. Club membership will not be published. Come to meetings to see your friends!