Matt Kruesmark has spent 18+ years in information systems-related work in a diverse set of industries including higher education, land use/environmental/transportation planning, government, university research, consulting and enterprise-level software and database development. Matt has a passion for software and for learning and has led the development of numerous custom information management and data sharing software solutions during his career. Matt also works as an adjunct instructor at the University of Colorado at Denver where he teaches a database technology and a technical management course. Matt has built Web-based courses both from scratch and by using several industry standard learning platforms that include video, audio, content development, assessment and grading. He uses these platforms to collaborate 100% online with his students.