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Geoffrey WilandSenior Instructor, Consultant & Technical Editor
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Geoff has over twenty-five years of extensive experience in all aspects of Information Technology. He is a trainer and consultant specializing in corporate training, management consulting, system design, and program implementation. He has extensive experience training in a host of modern development concepts, tools, and languages. In recent years he has specialized in Oracle and XML training.
Success Stories
- Training success stories:
- Geoff has presented talks and webinars to Oracle User Groups, companies, and individuals on a number of topics including:
- Using XML in Oracle
- SQL Tuning Tips
- Oracle New Features for Developers
- Understanding and Using PL/SQL Arrays and Bulk Processing
- Using Oracle Analytic Functions
- Geoff's course evaluations have consistently averaged over 4.85 out of a maximum of 5.00 in all categories. Some recent testimonials and course evaluations included the following quotes:
- The course was well tailored to the needs of our group and the instructor was very flexible about spending more time on topics of particular relevance to our team.
- The instructor was dynamic and tailored the course to the level required of the students.
- The training program was perfect. The class and instructorwere the best I have taken in my tenure here.
- The gentleman can teach like no one else I've met. Please don't accept a substitute!
- This has to be one of the best training classes I've ever taken. Can't wait for the next class!
- The subject matter appeals to DBA's of all levels without being presented in a fashion that was above the junior level or below the senior level DBA's. The instructor has a wonderful presentation, overall manner and personality.
- Geoff has presented talks and webinars to Oracle User Groups, companies, and individuals on a number of topics including:
- Consulting success stories:
Geoff has developed special expertise in the design and implementation of database applications. Recent successful assignments include:
- List billing, accounts receivable and commission systems for the medical insurance industry
- System integration and upgrades for the energy industry
- Litigation case tracking for the legal profession
- Automation of electronic reporting of 1099 data to the IRS
- Candidate review system for the executive search industry
- Expense reporting system for the financial industry
- Inventory control and analysis for the public sector
- Contract and commission systems for the automobile insurance industry
- Financial analysis of new business ventures for the automobile parking industry
Skills
- Oracle 11g, 10g, 9i, and 8i
- Oracle development tools: SQL*Plus, SQL Developer, TOAD, SQL Navigator
- Introductory and Advanced XML technologies
- Extensive experience teaching instructor-led classes in both on-site and eLearning environments
- CompTIA CTT+ Certified Trainer
Industry Experience
- SkillBuilders (1996 - present) Senior Instructor Teaching Introductory and Advanced Oracle Subjects, Introductory Java Subjects, XML, Visual Basic and PowerBuilder.
- Wiland Computer Enterprises (1989-present) Principal Computer training and consulting company specializing in corporate training, management consulting, system design, and program implementation.
Education
- M.S. in Computer Science, Princeton University
- M.S. in Management, C.W. Post College
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Polytechnic Institute of New York
Teaching Philosophies:
- Bring meaning to learned skills through real-life examples and experiences.
- Tailor classes to specific client and student needs.
- Bring fun to the classroom in order to encourage active participation and enhance learning.
