As a desktop and web-based applications developer, Andrew Powell helps clients maximize the value of Adobe’s tool suite.

Initially a ColdFusion developer, Andy branched out to specialize in AJAX, Flex, and Java, and is a globally recognized authority on Adobe’s AJAX framework, Spry. He is currently exploring how tools like Hibernate and Spring can enhance ColdFusion and Flex powered RIAs.

Earning his B.B.A. in Computer Information Systems, Finance, and Management from Mercer University, Andy spent ten years helping clients assess the full impact of Rich Enterprise Applications (REA) to meet their specific needs. With Universal Mind, he provides training, development, performance analysis and tuning, and incident resolution services across a wide array of technologies.

Andy is a frequent speaker at various public and private ColdFusion, Flex, and Flash conferences and user groups.