Mike Poole owns and runs 2F3 Internet, which he established in 1997 to specialize in providing Microsoft-based web development and IT training. He has received a much acclaim for his web development from many satisfied customers including the BBC, British Medical Association, Microsoft, and six different agencies of the Scottish Government. His work has won him awards from Scottish Enterprise (winner of best e-commerce site) and Microsoft (IM bot competition finalist and winner in both UK and international phases). Mike has also written and taught courses in Microsoft Excel and Web Development at Edinburgh University. His current technological interests include creating highly efficient/scalable database solutions and integrating online solutions into virtual environments.