Michael R. Irwin is considered one of the leading authorities on automated database and Internet management systems. He is a noted worldwide lecturer, a winner of national and international awards, best--selling author, and developer of client/server, Internet, Intranet, and PC--based database management systems. His expertise includes database processing in and between mainframe, minicomputer, and PC--based database systems; he is a leading authority on PC--based databases. Michael has extensive database knowledge gained by working with the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C. as a developer and analyst for the Information Systems division for more than 20 years. Since retiring in June 1992, he runs his own consulting firm, named Database Integrators, specializing in Internet consulting offices in Cincinnati, Ohio and Manila, Philippines, his company does training and development of Internet and database applications. His local, national, and international clients include many software companies, manufacturers, government agencies, and international companies. He has authored numerous database books, with several of them consistently on the best--sellers lists. His most recent works include The OOPs Primer (Borland Press), dBASE 5.5 for Windows Programming (Prentice Hall), Microsoft Access 97 Bible, and Working with the Internet. He has also written a book on the customs and cultures of Asia (to be released in 1999). Two of his books have won international acclaim. His books are published in more than 24 languages worldwide. Michael has developed and markets several add--on software products for the Internet and productivity--related applications. many of his productivity applications can be obtained form several of his Internet sites or on many common download sites. His productivity tools include the Universal Calendar and Scheduling program, the Telephone Contact System, Password Keeper, and several others. All of these systems are distributed as freeware and careware. He has also developed and distributes several development tools and add--ins for a wide range of developer applications.
