Al Scherer

Al Scherer, MBA, is an accomplished IT Development Director and Business Product Manager at Follett Corporation, where responsibilities include oversight of the eCommerce Order Management systems that support a $700 million annual business. With extensive experience in software development and team leadership, roles have included Software Development Manager and Software Architect, focusing on Java-based IBM Sterling Order Management and B2B Integrator systems. Scherer has also contributed as a Freelance Technical Editor and Senior Technical Document Editor for various publishing companies, enhancing the accuracy and clarity of numerous software development books. Previous positions include Software Development Manager at eMac Digital and Senior Software Engineer at Cambia Networks, with an educational background that includes an MBA from Northwestern University and a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.