Java Enterprise: EJB & JPA Development

Derek Parsons serves as an instructor at LearnQuest, specializing in Java enterprise technologies and Spring Framework implementation. His expertise spans core Java technologies, enterprise applications, and modern web development frameworks. As an educator, he delivers comprehensive courses covering Enterprise Java Beans (EJBs), Jakarta Persistence API (JPA), Java Database Connectivity (JDBC), and Spring Framework components. His teaching portfolio demonstrates deep knowledge of enterprise Java development, from fundamental database connectivity to advanced Spring Boot applications and microservices architecture. His courses provide practical insights into building robust enterprise applications using Spring ecosystem tools and Java enterprise technologies.

Ed Lance serves as Chief Technology Officer at nTier Training, bringing over 25 years of programming and consulting experience to his role as an educator and Agile coach. As founder of nTier Training, he achieved consistent annual growth of over 20% for a decade while maintaining an intensive schedule of 100+ training days annually. His impact extends to approximately 150,000 students through his development of more than 90 learning curricula covering leadership, Agile methodologies (Kanban, Lean, XP, Scrum), Software Design, Java, Angular, and PHP. His expertise spans working with organizations of all sizes, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, providing guidance on Agile transformation and advanced IT strategies. His teaching portfolio at LearnQuest focuses on Java Enterprise technologies and database integration, reflecting his comprehensive understanding of enterprise software development