Mike Ault is one of the leading names in Oracle technology. The author of 14 books and hundreds of articles in national publications, Mike was the first popular Oracle author with his landmark book "Oracle7 Administration and Management". Mike also wrote several of the "Exam Cram" books, and enjoys a reputation as a leading author and Oracle consultant. Mike started working with computers in 1979 right out of a stint in the Nuclear Navy. He began working with Oracle in 1990 and has since become a World Renowned Oracle expert (in the words of his publisher anyway!) Mike has written 14 Oracle related books, dozens of articles, and has presented at conferences in Europe and the USA. Mike is a Senior Technical Management Consultant with TUSC - The Oracle Experts (www.tusc.com) and in his spare time is the Author for ROBO Books International (www.

robonerd.com) a virtual publishing company. Mike has two wonderful daughters and is kept out of trouble by his wife of 29 years, Susan.