About the Author

Samuel Goldstein received a TRS-80 computer for his 12th birthday, and has been programming ever since. Today, he is a principal at 1969 Communications (http://www.1969web.com), a Los Angeles-based web development firm. 1969 Communications builds and maintains web-based business tools for clients that include national brands like Isuzu Commercial Vehicles and Bioness Medical Inc. 1969 Communications specializes in e-commerce, integrating web applications with back-end/legacy systems, complex workflows, content management solutions, and troubleshooting complex issues.

Before coming to 1969 Communications, Samuel served as Vice President of Technology at Magnet Interactive in Los Angeles, Director of Engineering at COW, and Lead of the Programming Department at BoxTop Interactive. Projects at these companies included development of reusable frameworks, web-based applications, and data-driven systems. Clients ranged from dot-coms to well-known companies such as Nissan/Infiniti, Quiksilver, National Lampoon, Stanford University, Guess?, USC, Kahlúa (Allied Domecq), UPN, UCLA, Major League Soccer, and SegaSoft.

Prior to focusing on Internet technology, Samuel worked as a member of the technical staff at The Aerospace Corporation, where he researched distributed systems and database technologies. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Physics from Pomona College in Claremont, California and a Master of Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Southern California.

I thank Elizabeth for her love, support, and encouragement, without which I would be unable to carry on any meaningful endeavor. I also must acknowledge the many delicious soups she prepared for me during the writing of this book. I'd like to thank my colleagues Karl, Stacy, and Ron for their friendship, support, and for putting up with me. Of course, the book wouldn't have been possible without the help of many current and former CMS Made Simple core team members. I'd particularly like to thank Ted Kulp, Jeremy Bass, Robert Campbell, and Nuno Costa. I also am indebted to the many CMSMS community members who have attended the annual GeekMoot, sponsored modules, and offered advice and friendship. I'd also like to thank the team at Packt for making the book happen. Thanks to you all!