FileMaker Pro Certification

This area lists any/all applicable FileMaker development certification(s). Certification is officially sanctioned by FileMaker Inc and all developers who qualify have completed and passed the official exam for the specified version of FileMaker Pro. Certification covers competency in the areas of general development as well as server-based aptitude..

  - 1 FileMaker 8 Certified Developer
  - 1 FileMaker 9 Certified Developer

FileMaker Trainer

This company offers a wide range of services to help people expand their FileMaker knowledge. While some companies offer training through formalized class or seminar formats, other companies focus more on individual needs through remote and on-site instruction. Where “FileMaker Training Series” is checked, these trainers have successfully completed course requirements authored by FileMaker Inc. and teach seminars geared specifically toward persons obtaining certification.

FileMaker Specialty

A list of specialties, or areas of discipline within the FileMaker development arena

 Buttons Custom Functions ESS Export Data Excel Migration Import Data Layout Design Report Creation Scripting

Concentrations

This section includes a list of core competencies (as it relates to FileMaker development) where the company has a proven level of experience or offers it as a trademark skill.

 Audit Logging Needs Determination Needs Analysis Security Data Modeling

Database/Languages

This section illustrates the computer languages used to make queries into databases and information systems. When checked, the company has working knowledge and/or advance aptitude in that particular language.

 FileMaker Access Excel MySQL ODBC Servoy SQL

Remote Control/Access Support

This company can offer support from remote locations using the following technology.

Web Technology

The following list includes all technologies especially suited for web development -- building, creating and implementing web sites as well as sites with a Db backend.

 PHP FileMaker PHP API Custom Web (CWP) Instant Web (IWP) javascript xhtml xml xsl xslt html

Web Hosting

This company offers web hosting. See below for the available options.

 FileMaker 9 Hosting

Platform

A platform describes the type of hardware architecture or software framework (including application frameworks), that allows software to run. Typical platforms include a computer's architecture, operating system, programming languages and related runtime libraries or graphical user interface.

 Mac Windows

Professional Accreditation & Affiliation

The following includes professional agencies, organizations and/or groups where the company is an active member.

 FileMaker Business Alliance (FBA) FMPug Network FMPug Chapter Coordinator FileMaker Technical Network (Technet) Microsoft Certified

Clearances

A security clearance is a status granted to individuals allowing access to classified information. The term "security clearance" is also sometimes used in private organizations that have a formal process to vet employees for access to sensitive information. Anyone with access to classified data requires a clearance at or higher than the level the data is classified at. For this reason security clearances are required for a wide range of jobs, from senior management to contractors and sub-contractors.

Location Preference

This section illustrates the company’s preferences as it relates project location and travel requirements. Certain companies prefer to omit long distance travel, while others are willing to commute daily and spend their time directly on-site.

 Remote Travel As Needed

Language Support

Languages Spoken

 English Spanish German

Languages Written

 English Spanish German

Bio for Chris Cain

Hello, I'm Chris Cain, Senior Developer and owner of Extensitech, Inc.

I began working with FileMaker in 1992, with version 2.0. At the time, I was running a small business in Orlando, and improving our FileMaker solution as new needs arose.

Later, I spent several years in business analysis and business consulting for larger businesses in Orlando, Research Triangle Park in North Carolina, and Silicon Valley out in California. I worked on larger projects and with enterprise-level software like Siebel, Oracle and PeopleSoft, and my role was primarily to gather project requirements, help the users with new software, and identify opportunities to leverage the software.

As I worked with these larger companies and larger projects, I still remembered my roots in small business, and my experiences with FileMaker. Often, to help me work out or explain a particularly challenging data need, or business process, I'd mock it up in FileMaker.

I also noticed that many of the key features of enterprise software were quite doable in FileMaker. Likewise, while many of the business processes that were used in larger companies didn't make sense for small businesses, some did, but weren't widely known.

In 2001, I returned to Florida, resolved to work again with small businesses, and to convert my knowledge and experience from large, expensive projects, to more effective, less costly projects for smaller businesses. I worked as an independent for a few years, and then in 2004 formed Extensitech, Inc.

I've created software solutions for distribution companies, an agriculture company, non-profit organizations, a membership organization, printing companies, a document management company, a franchise company, a photography studio, a delivery company, and many more. I've also worked on existing solutions, where the clients just wanted to "tweak" a solution they already had. (Check out the "Case Studies" tab on our website for more details.)

In each case, I've listened to the client's needs, and built solutions that worked for their business. Given my experience, I can also offer insight into other ways of doing things, from other industries and other business sizes, that you won't get from an industry specialist.

One of the reasons I returned to Florida was that I was fed up with the attitudes found in big projects and consulting companies. The emphasis there is often on protecting the account, and booking the hours, rather than getting the job done correctly and quickly.

My attitude is that I'm either making you money, I'm saving you money, or I'm wasting your money. I never want to waste your money, or your trust, just to make a buck. Our free initial consult is just that: a consultation, not a sales pitch.

If we can't add value to your project, I'll tell you so. I've done it before. Even once a project is started, if I see that there's a better or less expensive way to meet your needs without my help, I'll let you know and tell you how. I've done that before, too. My integrity, and earning your trust, is far more important to me that keeping your account active or billing you for more hours.

Give me a call and let's talk about what you need, and what we can do for you. I look forward to meeting you!