About the Author

Aaron Bartell is a renown expert in the fields of XML and RPG with a passion for the IBM System i platform. Aaron speaks regularly at conferences catering to System i professionals and writes for many prominent industry publications. You can read Aaron’s editorial in publications from System i News, IBM System’s Magazine, and MC Press Online. For a listing of recent webcasts, articles, and video tutorials on topics surrounding RPG and XML please visit the News & Events page of www.rpg-xml.com. You can also find Aaron's other works at his personal site, www.mowyourlawn.com.

Aaron is a Senior Developer for Krengeltech – an IBM Business Partner. As the primary architect for the RPG-XML Suite software solution, Aaron has developed a robust toolset for RPG programmers to easily send and receive real-time XML communications. RPG-XML Suite is used by System i companies worldwide to support their overall XML processes.

Aaron lives in Mankato, Minnesota with his wife Amanda and four children. His youthful sense of humor makes him a favorite not only with his wife, but with his loyal RPG following! Hear more of Aaron’s poignant opinions online (posted regularly) at many of the popular tech forums geared for RPG developers.