XML Consulting
As an XML consultant for your organization, I have a mission: to empower your organization with a deeper understanding of XML technologies in the specific context that is relevant to you so you can achieve your goals efficiently, effectively, and independently.
Working with you
First, we’ll define specific outcomes. What do you want? Where, when, and with whom do you want it? As a part of this inquiry, we’ll also look at the value for you in achieving those outcomes. What would having that give you?
Next, we’ll define metrics by which we’ll know that we’ve achieved those outcomes. How will you know when you’ve achieved it? What would success look (or feel or sound) like?
Finally, our methodology for achieving our joint objectives might then include one or more of the following:
- Architectural and strategic direction for XML content management
- Expert-for-hire: unlimited access to me with questions relating to technology or project details
- Customized XSLT training and mentoring in XML, XSLT, or XSL-FO
- Direct implementation, including:
- XSLT and/or XSL-FO development
- Microsoft Office XML applications using OOXML or WordML
- XML information modeling and schema development
- Configuration of XML authoring tools
Maintaining perspective
I offer unique value by insisting on building a bridge between:
- a global perspective with highest-level outcomes in mind, and
- a focused attention to technical details.
My task is to then hold that dual perspective throughout the extent of each project, large or small. Technology is rife with rabbit holes; it’s easy to lose perspective. Costs escalate. Objectives are forgotten. Training sessions come and go. My pledge to you as my client is to vigilantly keep us both broadly focused on the end goal, while at the same time applying deep expertise to individual technical problems and learning situations.
My credentials
I have specialized in XML technologies, and XSLT in particular, for over 8 years. I’ve served as invited expert on the W3C XSL Working Group, authored XML-related books and articles, and spoken at various industry conferences. Please browse the free XML-related content on this website and blog; I hope you find something useful.
I’m proud to count myself a member of The XML Guild, a consortium of top-notch, independent XML consultants.
Contact me
Evan Lenz
P.O. Box 126
Indianola, WA 98342
Phone: +1 (360) 297-0087
Email: evan@evanlenz.net