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Microsoft MVP Profile
Andrew Connell
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Region: North America
Andrew Connell is an independent consultant with a background in content management solutions, web development, and Microsoft’s SharePoint technologies. He is currently focused on Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) v3 and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) 2007. Due to his background in Microsoft Content Management Server (MCMS) 2002, he has a deep focus in the Web Content Management (WCM) capabilities in MOSS 2007.
In 2005 and 2006 he was awarded Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for Microsoft Content Management Server for his contributions to the MCMS community and transitioned to the Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) MVP competency in 2007 (also renewed for MOSS in 2008). Andrew is also the co-founder of Jacksonville Office Geeks (http://www.JacksonvilleOfficeGeeks.org), a special interest group focused on Microsoft Office & SharePoint development topics.
Additional Competencies:
ASP/ASP.NET, SharePoint Services, Visual C#
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Community Solution Articles
Speaking Engagements
Publications
| • | Advanced Microsoft Content Management Server Development Packt Publishing, 11/01/2005This book has the most in depth-coverage of important MCMS development topics found anywhere. Topics covered include publishing with InfoPath, web services, RSS, SharePoint integration, using SharePoint as a search engine, tips and tricks, best practices, placeholder validation, SharePoint Web Parts, building a recycle bin, and so much more!!! |
| • | Developer's Guide to the Windows SharePoint Services v3 Platform Charles River Media, 01/02/2007The Developer's Guide to the Windows SharePoint Services v3 Platform teaches developers new to the platform and those currently working with the SharePoint 2003 environment how to exploit the new features of the SharePoint Services v3 platform. Too often, even savvy developers only see the out-of-the-box functionality that SharePoint provides and don't fully understand the latent capacity that the underlying platform provides. This book provides practical programming solutions using real-world examples to illustrate the possibilities of SharePoint and to teach developers how to build their own applications. Developers will not only learn how to migrate from v2 to v3 but also experience an in-depth interaction with the object model and built-in WSS Web Services in various settings. Transitioning to any new version of a product is a challenging task, so this book provides the technical details needed for an efficient transition. It is helpful if readers understand SharePoint 2003 development and are well versed in .NET development Web-based programming, and server and Internet technologies. The examples will assume that either the developer has previously worked with SharePoint 2003 or has done some ASP.NET programming.
Role: Co-author. |
| • | Microsoft® Office SharePoint® Server 2007 Administrator's Companion MS Press, 01/10/2007Get the definitive guide for administering Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007—with field-tested technical information and solutions developed by Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) with the Office SharePoint Server team. This comprehensive reference delivers all the information you need to plan, design, deploy, and manage strategic solutions using Office SharePoint Server 2007 and Microsoft Windows® SharePoint Services. Topics include architecture; deployment scenarios; design considerations; security best practices; high availability; performance; centralized administration; disaster recovery; customization and solution development; and upgrade and migration strategies. Key solutions include building sites and integrating Windows Workflow Foundation Services, enterprise search, application management, records and document management, Microsoft Office Excel® Calculation Services solutions and business intelligence, Microsoft Office Forms Server solutions, and mobile devices. The companion CD features a fully searchable eBook and job aids—everything you need to help build enterprise collaboration solutions that improve worker productivity, save time, and help reduce IT deployment and management costs.
Role: Co-author. |
| • | Real World SharePoint 2007: Indispensable Experiences From 16 MOSS and WSS MVPs WROX, 08/06/2007Covering the full breadth and depth of SharePoint, you'll learn everything from how to configure forms-based authentication and administer a SharePoint site to developing a publishing site within MOSS and building workflow solutions. You'll find different approaches to site design and corporate site branding using SharePoint Designer 2007 or using CSS depending on your needs. You'll see advanced development scenarios using Excel Services for reports and advanced administrative functions for securing SharePoint communication. All of this will help you develop a dynamic SharePoint site that meets the needs of your company. |
| • | Professional SharePoint 2007 Web Content Management Development: Building Publishing Sites with Offi WROX, 05/01/2008* The first book to focus on SharePoint Server as a robust platform for Web content.
* This book walks developers through creating a Web content management platform on Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) 2007
* Begins with an overview of the various features of MOSS, Web Content Management (WCM) fundamentals, and the services available on the Windows SharePoint Services (WSS) platform
* Examines each aspect of a typical development project using the sample site throughout, which demonstrates key points, design elements, and development approaches
* Addresses SharePoint site columns, content types, master pages, and page layouts; creating a minimal SharePoint site definition; and creating WSS solution packages with Visual Studio
* Also covers field types and field controls, customizing the SharePoint authoring environment, and authentication and authorization |
Conferences
| • | TechEd 2006 06/12/2006, Boston, Massachusetts United States |
| • | Web 2000 10/30/2000, San Francisco, CA United States |
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