| | Norbert Mikula
- Mikula is responsible for directing DataChannel's efforts in the XML standards bodies as well as further advancing DataChannel's leadership in the arena of XML and Enterprise Information Portals. He developed one of the first XML parsers (NXP) and has been engaged in XML-related efforts since the early days of this standard. Currently, Mikula also serves as Chief Technical Officer on the board of directors of OASIS - the Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards. He is the author of numerous whitepapers and articles and has been a speaker and/or track-chair at a variety of national and international conferences and industry events. Mikula holds a "Diplom Ingenieur" degree in Applied Computer Science from the University of Klagenfurt in Austria. Norbert Mikula has spoken at various industry conferences including (most recently) : XML '99, CNet Builder.com, XML World, XML One London, WWW8, XML Europe '99 and the DataChannel xDev Days. He was track-chairperson at : XML '99, XML Europe '99, XML '98, XML Europe '98 and XML - The Conference '98 and participated in various panels, most recently at the Gartner Group Conference on Applications Integration. |