Michael Schmitz is an internationally recognized expert in Enterprise Information Management architecture, design and implementation. Mr. Schmitz specializes in high performance solutions. He has in-depth experience utilizing efficient, scalable techniques whether dealing with large-scale systems or small-scale, platform constrained implementations. After starting Data Warehousing in 1987 with Teradata and working for Red Brick and Informix, he served as Director of Data Warehousing for Oracles’ Mid-Market Solutions Group. He is currently the founder and president of Business Knowledge Professionals Inc. His experience with different systems, architectures, and methodologies has enabled him to evolve a unique approach to Enterprise Information management utilizing best of breed components and methods. He has written several articles on his approach and has co-authored one book. He actively works on data warehouse implementations and teaches architecture and design classes internationally.