CompTIA CTT+ Certified Trainer 

Contact gary@skillbuilders.com

Geoff has over twenty-five years of extensive experience in all aspects of Information Technology. He is a trainer and consultant specializing in corporate training, management consulting, system design, and program implementation. He has extensive experience training in a host of modern development concepts, tools, and languages. In recent years he has specialized in Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, and JSON training.

Success Stories

• Training success stories:
  • Geoff has presented talks, webinars and trainings to Oracle User Groups, companies, and individuals on a host of topics including:
    • Introduction to Oracle Database and SQL
    • Advanced SQL Queries for Oracle Databases
    • Oracle PL/SQL Programming Workshop
    • Understanding and Using PL/SQL Arrays and Bulk Processing
    • Using Oracle Analytic Functions
    • The Power of Oracle Regular Expressions
    • Better Oracle Analytics with Advanced SQL Aggregations
    • Record Locking in APEX and other Connections Pooled Environments
    • How to Use JSON in Oracle Databases

• • Geoff’s course evaluations have consistently averaged over 4.85 out of a maximum of 5.00 in all categories. Some recent testimonials and course evaluations included the following quotes:
    • The course was well tailored to the needs of our group and the instructor was very flexible about spending more time on topics of particular relevance to our team.
    • The instructor was dynamic and tailored the course to the level required of the students.
    • The training program was perfect. The class and instructor were the best I have taken in my tenure here.
    • The gentleman can teach like no one else I’ve met. Please don’t accept a substitute!
    • This has to be one of the best training classes I’ve ever taken. Can’t wait for the next class!
    • “I think the instructor, Geoffrey Wiland, was really good at explaining the code and the concepts. I would recommend him for future sql training.”

• Consulting success stories:

Geoff has developed special expertise in the design and implementation of database applications. Recent successful assignments include:

• • List billing, accounts receivable and commission systems for the medical insurance industry
  • System integration and upgrades for the energy industry
  • Litigation case tracking for the legal profession
  • Automation of electronic reporting of 1099 data to the IRS
  • Candidate review system for the executive search industry
  • Expense reporting system for the financial industry
  • Inventory control and analysis for the public sector
  • Contract and commission systems for the automobile insurance industry
  • Financial analysis of new business ventures for the automobile parking industry

Skills

• All versions of Oracle from 8i through 21c
• Oracle development tools: SQL*Plus, SQL Developer, TOAD, SQL Navigator
• Extensive experience teaching instructor-led classes in both on-site and eLearning environments
• CompTIA CTT+ Certified Trainer
• Oracle Database Certified Administrator

Industry Experience

• SkillBuilders (1996 – present): Senior Instructor teaching Introductory and Advanced Oracle Subjects
• Wiland Computer Enterprises (1989-present): Principal Computer training and consulting company specializing in corporate training, management consulting, system design, and program implementation.

Education

• M.S. in Computer Science, Princeton University
• M.S. in Management, C.W. Post College
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Polytechnic Institute of New York

Teaching Philosophies:

• Bring meaning to learned skills through real-life examples and experiences.
• Tailor classes to specific client and student needs.
• Bring fun to the classroom to encourage active participation and enhance learning.