Clarence Ho is the Senior Java Architect of a HK-based software consultancy firm, SkywideSoft Technology Limited (www.skywidesoft.com). Having been worked in the IT field for over 20 years, Clarence had been the team leader of many in-house application development projects, as well as providing consultancy services on enterprise solutions to clients. Clarence started programming with Java in 2001, and then heavily involved in the design and development of JEE applications with technologies including EJB, Spring Framework, Hibernate, JMS, WS, etc., beginning from 2005. Since then, Clarence had made up his mind in becoming a Java Enterprise Architect. Currently Clarence is working as a consultant for an international finance institution, contributing in various areas including Java EE architectural design, education, provide recommendations on technology solutions as well as application development best practice. When have spare time, Clarence enjoys playing sports (jogging, swimming, soccer, hiking, etc.), reading, movies, hang out with friends, etc.