Shane Young is a SharePoint MVP, independent consultant, and experienced trainer specializing in the administrative and architectural aspects of deploying SharePoint. With his focus on exposing power of SharePoint through proper configuration and a deep understanding of the built in capabilities, Shane helps his customers and students build the strongest possible foundation for their SharePoint based systems. Shane has also distinguished himself as a leading voice in developing effective upgrade strategies by contributing to Real World SharePoint 2007: Indispensable Experiences From 16 MOSS and WSS MVPs. His popular blog The SharePoint Farmer's Almanac contains lots of tips for solving everyday administrative problems.