Benjamin Baka works as a software developer and has over 10 years, experience in programming. He is a graduate of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and a member of the Linux Accra User Group. Notable in his language toolset are C, C++, Java, Python, and Ruby. He has a huge interest in algorithms and finds them a good intellectual exercise.
He is a technology strategist and software engineer at mPedigree Network, weaving together a dizzying array of technologies in combating counterfeiting activities, empowering consumers in Ghana, Nigeria, and Kenya to name a few.
In his spare time, he enjoys playing the bass guitar and listening to silence. You can find him on his blog.
Many thanks to the team at Packt who have played a major part in bringing this book to light. I would also like to thank David Julian, the reviewer on this book, for all the assistance he extended through diverse means in preparing this book. I am forever indebted to Lorenzo E. Danielson and Guido Sohne for their immense help in ways I can never repay.