Uche Ogbuji
Partner (Zepheira)
Uche Ogbuji, partner at Zepheira, specializes in the integration of next-generation Web systems with established enterprise data technology. He pioneered practical application of XML, RDF and SOA/Web Services, has led and sponsored several key open source software efforts to establish these. Prior to joining Zepheira he was founder and CEO of Fourthought where for a decade he led the practical application of such technologies to meet the needs of clients including Sun, Phillips Petroleum, Quovadx, AFFINA, Naval Surface Warfare Center and the Webb Interactive Services team where Jabber was born.
Uche Ogbuji is a columnist for IBM developerWorks, Application Development Trends and XML.com. He has written over 300 articles on XML, Web Services and semantic technology in recognized publications, and speaks extensively at conferences worldwide.