About the Author

Yemi Onigbode has experience of over a decade in ERP systems development and maintenance. He has progressed from the early days of the mainframe-based systems to the present day of web-based distributed systems.

Yemi is a hybrid techno-functional (Functional and Technical) independent Oracle consultant. He is a hands-on Project Manager, Business Architect, and Trainer/Instructor, specialized mainly in Financials and Supply Chain models. He has assisted a number of businesses to find solutions to complex business issues using various technologies. Yemi is also a keen believer in self-development and research he is at par with the current developments in the IT and communications industry. He is currently developing and implementing e-business solutions for large and medium-sized companies, fully integrating their business applications with the Internet, and providing a totally integrated solution. He has been a developer in Java since 1996 and implementing Oracle Applications since 1997.

Yemi is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. He has a Bachelor of Science (Honors) degree in Mathematics. Yemi is also a technical writer on Accountancy and IT issues, and presents at Accounting and IT seminars. He motivates and mentors young adults on career management and planning. In his spare time, Yemi loves to study the Holy Bible, write, and is learning to play musical instruments. He authors a number of blogs including www.i-oracle.com, www.mentorbuilders.com, and www.cementors.com.

Special thanks go to all the members of the editorial team at Packt Publishing, especially Dhwani Devater and Leena Purkait. You guys are great, even when things didn't seem to go in the right direction you were patient with me, so thank you for your support.

I would also like to thank Lata Basantani, Stephanie Moss, Rashmi Phadnis, and Wilson D'souza of Packt Publishing for your contributions in the early stages. Thank you.

I also want to thank all my colleagues and trainees at E-Consulting Limited and Cementors Limited for your assistance over the years in the Oracle and Java world, without you there would be no one to train, and no one to work with. The future is great!