IBM Data Champion Program

Lester Knutsen has been developing database applications with Informix databases since 1983. He is president of Advanced DataTools, an IBM-Informix Consulting, Training, and Tools Partner specializing in data warehouse development, database design, performance tuning, and Informix training and support.

Currently, Lester specializes in developing web-enabled data warehouse systems. He provides training and consulting in database design and performance tuning, and is widely known in the Informix community for his extensive experience and teaching skill.

Lester is also president of the Washington D.C. Area Informix Users Group, one of the largest and most active Informix user groups, and is one of the founding members of the International Informix Users Group. Lester is also a member of the IBM Gold Consultant program.

Company
President and Principal Consultant, Advanced DataTools Corporation
Annandale, Virginia, USA

Expertise
Informix Database Performance Tuning and Data Warehouse Development

Publications & Musings
Lester's Blog (coming soon)
EBook - Exploring Informix Synamic Server 11
Articles on Informxation Management Mag
DB2 Mag

User Groups/Professional Associations
Co-Founder IIUG
President, Washington Area IBM Informix Database User Group

Conferences
Speaker at IIUG Conference, and
IBM's Information on Demand Conference

Interests
Informix Databases and Scuba diving
Languages: English

Lester Recommends
International Informix Users Group
Washington Area IBM Informix Database User Group
http://www.advancedatatools.com/TechInfo/InformixInfo.html

Contact Information
Lester@advancedatatools.com