Adam Flater is a Software Architect at Universal Mind. His background is in working with java and Microsoft technologies, building both web and desktop applications. He has been working in Flex user interface and server development since the beta release of Flex 2.0. Adam was the lead developer on the ActionScript SDK for eBay's Web Services used in the eBay Desktop application. In 2007 Adam presented at Fig Leaf's Flex Maniacs in D.C., The eBay Developer's conference in Boston, 360Flex in Seattle, Adobe's OnAir Bus Tour in D.C., and Adobe's MAX Conference in Chicago. Adam is also co-creator of the former Artemis project and the current Merapi project, a java bridge to flash at the desktop.