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..

  - 2 FileMaker 7 Certified Developers
  - 4 FileMaker 8 Certified Developers
  - 4 FileMaker 9 Certified Developers
  - 1 FileMaker 10 Certified Developers

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 HIPPA Compliance Needs Determination Needs Analysis Higher Math Statistics Security Data Modeling Citrix Terminal Services Server

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 AppleScript

Remote Control/Access Support

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

 Apple Remote Desktop Leopard iChat Microsoft Remote Desktop Timbuktu Yugma

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 Custom Web (CWP) Instant Web (IWP) xslt html

Web Hosting

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

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 FileMaker Technical Network (Technet) FMForums

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.

 Full Time On-Site Remote Travel As Needed

Language Support

Languages Spoken

 English

Languages Written

 English

Bio for Keri Courtain

Keri has been developing FileMaker databases since 1991. She graduated from the University of Oregon with a B.S. degree in Marketing, Management, and Telecommunications & Film. She went on to earn her MBA from Willamette University, with a focus on Finance and Statistics. FileMaker entered her world when she was Director of Promotions and Publicity for a small record label. She went on to work as a FileMaker developer for an IT consulting firm, and began her own consulting business, Data Bridge Northwest, in 2000. In 2005, she met her current business partner, Kate Lee of Field Element. The two began collaborating on projects together, and it wasn't long before they realized two brains were better than one! Fiddlehead Software was officially formed in 2008 with the merger of these two companies. Keri is a FileMaker 8 and 9 certified developer, and lives in NE Portland with her husband and two young daughters.

Bio for Kate Lee

Kate started as a FileMaker developer with a video post-production company based in New York City. The system she implemented there included project and inventory management, a work order and help desk system, and integration via ODBC with a SQL based scheduling application. She started her own consulting business, Field Element, after moving to Portland, which has now merged into Fiddlehead Software. Kate is a FileMaker 7, 8 and 9 Certified developer.

Bio for Tom Fitch

Tom has over 15 years experience as a FileMaker developer. He was a
featured speaker at the FileMaker Developer Conference in 2007. Past
careers include graphic and website designer, Macintosh consultant,
and musician. He’s a Certified FileMaker 7, 8, 9, and 10 Developer and is
a moderator on FMForums.com, where he enjoys helping fellow developers
with their FileMaker questions. He joined Fiddlehead Software in
January 2008.

Bio for Michael Sloper

Michael graduated from the University of Oregon with a B.S. degree in Computer and Information Science. After graduating he moved to Portland where he spent a few years in the IT world. He held the position as IT Director for a family law firm with 5 offices through out Oregon and Washington. The law firm was featured on Apple’s website for innovative uses of technology. Looking to get back to his roots as a Software Developer, Michael took a job as a Filemaker Developer for Pre1 Software. He worked on Pre1’s vertical market solution for 3 years before leaving Pre1 for Fiddlehead. Michael is a FileMaker 8 & 9 Certified developer.