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Chip Dawes, OCP, is a consultant with D&D Technologies and presents at various Oracle User Group conferences. Matthew Weishan, OCP, is a senior specialist for EDS in Madison, Wisconsin. Joseph C. Johnson, OCP, has over 8 years of experience in the management of Oracle databases, and is currently working as a Senior Database Administrator. Bob Bryla, OCP, currently works as an Oracle DBA and Analyst for Lands' End.