A software developer since 2002, Adam Franco primarily focuses on web applications written in PHP and Javascript while also writing a smattering of software in other environments and languages. In his Adam led the development of the learning management system and the application framework before moving on to building and enhancing a wide range of web applications. Recently Adam has been developing curricular and administrative applications based on the Drupal platform with a focus on high-performance and high-availability application deployments. Long a proponent of open-source software development, Adam has contributed to a number of open-source projects including the OSID standards, , , and a number of Drupal and WordPress modules. When not creating virtual systems Adam enjoys designing and creating things in the physical world -- from to . When his mind tires of the creative process Adam focuses his energies on , cycling, skiing, as well as other out-of-door pursuits. ©