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Allen L. Brown, Jr., Ph.D. - Dr. Brown is Senior Program Manager in Microsoft's Web Data Access group where he shepherds Microsoft's efforts in data access related XML standards. Prior to joining Microsoft, Dr. Brown had a lengthy career at the Xerox Corporation, where held various positions including both Research Fellow and VP and CTO of Xerox's XSoft Division. His product development experience includes the management of large teams of engineers, as well as lead architectural roles in both Xerox's landmark Star system, and its Astoria object-oriented document repository. Dr. Brown has held positions in the corporate research centers of IBM, GE and Xerox. He is the author of numerous published technical papers and the holder of several U.S. patents. Dr. Brown's university and national service record includes professorships at the George Washington University and Syracuse University, and membership on the National Research Council NIST Panel on Information Technology.