Check back for updated information about speakers and session content for the Developer Track as it becomes finalized.  The current list of confirmed speakers and session content is below.

Reza Madani - Principal Architect, HarborObjects Reza Madani is a principal architect with HarborObjects, a Microsoft partner in Newport Beach, CA. He has over 20 years of experience designing and developing enterprise software solutions and is the current president of Orange County .NET User Group. For the past few years, Reza has been focusing on SQL Server business intelligence solutions and Windows Presentation Foundation based user interfaces. Session Abstract - SSIS for SQL Server 2008 SSIS plays the key role in a business intelligence solution as initial data cleansing and gathering lays out the foundation for other phases of SQL Server BI platform. In this session, Reza will put together an SSIS package demonstrating key features of SSIS with an emphasis on 2008 new features.

Andrew Karcher - Consultant, Clarity Consulting As a consultant with Clarity Consulting (http://www.claritycon.com), for over 8 years, Andrew's duties include architecting and developing solutions, both client\server and web applications, for a variety of clients in diverse fields such as transportation, financial services, and hospitality. Andrew is a Microsoft MVP for SQL Server and serves as a Board Member of the San Diego .Net User Group and San Diego SQL Server Users Group. He has presented to multiple user groups and Code Camps across the U.S. on topics such as SQL Server 2005, .Net Development, and SharePoint Server 2007. You can catch up with Andrew on his Blog or by emailing him at akarcher@claritycon.com. Session Abstract - New Data Types in SQL Server 2008 For all you T-SQL lovers, this is the session for you. We will be covering the new Data Types that are being introduced in SQL Server 2008. First we will take a look at the new Date\Time data types and show how they can be utilized. The Hierarchy ID will be the next stop in our Data Type tour allowing us to easily build hierarchical applications. We will also take a look at the new FileStream object opening up the ability to easily store files in SQL Server. In addition, to those we will also check out the new Table Valued Parameters and Large User Defined Types. This session will be jam packed with all kinds of goodies that you can use for your database development.

Lynn Langit - Microsoft Developer Evangelist Lynn Langit is a Microsoft Developer Evangelist in Southern California. She supports the local developer community and speaks to the community about the latest and greatest topics in .NET development. Her blog is http://blogs.msdn.com/SoCalDevGal. Prior to joining Microsoft, she was the founder and lead architect of WebFluent, which for the past six years has trained users and developers in building BI solutions. A holder of numerous Microsoft certifications, including MCT, MCITP, MCDBA, MCSD.NET, MCSE, and MSF, Lynn also has ten years’ experience in business management. This unique background makes her particularly qualified to share her expertise in developing successful real-world BI solutions using SQL Server. Lynn published 'Foundations of SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence' (APress/2007) and is currently working on a new book on BI in SQL Server 2008. Session Abstract - What's new in SQL Server 2008 SSAS OLAP cubes play a key role in a business intelligence solution as the primary data container for other phases of SQL Server BI platform. In this session, Lynn will put together an SSAS OLAP cube demonstrating key features of SSAS with an emphasis on 2008 new features.

James Johnson - President, Inland Empire .NET User's Group James is the Founder and President of the Inland Empire .NET User’s Group in Riverside California. He has been developing software since the HyperCard/Laser Disc days, still remembers sending backup tapes to get one-off CDs, loves staying ahead of the curve in new technology, and is passionate about getting people excited in their own potential. You can keep up on James’ adventures at www.duringlunch.com Session Abstract - Consuming REST-based data with ADO.NET Data Services Will introduce the ADO.NET Data Services framework and how to integrate REST-ful queries into your applications.

Matt Penner - Database Engineer and GIS Administrator for VVUSD Matt is a database engineer and the GIS Administrator for the Val Verde Unified School District in Perris, CA. He has been an avid developer since the days of Basic on an old XT and loves to be involved with technology on the cutting edge. As an officer in the Inland Empire .NET User's Group he enjoys regular discussions with fellow colleagues and presenters about development strategies and the future of technology. He has been an administrator of Microsoft SQL Server since version 6.5 and a .Net developer since 1.0. As a GIS developer for the last couple of years his "daily work" projects often include managing and manipulating spatial data. Session Abstract - Beginning SQL Spatial Features Introducing spatial data types, what they are, how they work in SQL Server 2008 and what you can start to do with them. Session Abstract - Advanced SQL Spatial Features and Real World Examples Manipulation of spatial data using the built-in analysis functions as well as using Virtual Earth to create real world examples.

Steve Rosso - Microsoft Certified Professional Steven has over fifteen years experience as a technical professional in the Information Technology industry. He has job experience programming in Visual Basic .Net, C#, XML Web Services, MOSS 2007, Paradox, Dbase III, Business Basic (Bbx), Access, Visual Basic, Crystal Reports, HTML, DHTML, SQL Server, MTS, ADO.Net, ASP, ASP.Net and 68030 Motorola Assembly language. He has worked with the Visual Studio .Net since beta 1 and Visual Basic since version 3. Steven authored a .Net MCAD Bootcamp that focused on C# and SQL Server 2000 which was taught at night and all of the students were successful in passing the exams. He also designed study groups for the students just before they took the exams. He also authored a BizTalk course for Microsoft. Since 1999, Steven has taught Visual Basic, Visual Interdev, Javascript and Frontpage classes. More recently, he has taught all Microsoft .NET courses on subjects such as such as Visual Studio 2005, ASP.Net and ASP.Net 2.0, VB.Net, C#, ADO.Net, XML, Web Services, BizTalk 2004 and 2006, SQL Server 2000 and 2005, SharePoint portal Server 2003 and Commerce Server. In addition to teaching, Steven has developed a number of Visual Studio .Net Windows and Web-based applications to meet unique client need. Most recently he has written 1) an ASP.Net/SQL Server database application that included Crystal Reports 9.0, Internet Explorer 6.0 DHTML and XML, 2) a VB.Net Windows application used to create and transfer XML files that were validated using a large XML Schema, 3) a web service in C# and the corresponding ASP.Net front-end application in VB.Net that also employed the use of Vector Markup Language (VML). Steven has authored several hands-on labs with associated exams to meet the specific needs of a client. The labs cover various topics such as Visual Basic and Visual Basic .Net, C#, BizTalk 2004/2006, ASP.Net AJAX (Atlas), SharePoint Portal Server, Visual SourceSafe, Data Structures, Source Control, SQL Server, XML Web Services, ADO, ASP, Windows Scripting Host, Windows Management Instrumentation and Javascript. Session Abstract - Introduction to WQL   Introduction and Overview Data Queries Event Queries Schema Queries Wrap-up and Questions