Our Trainers Profiles

Robert MacKay

Founder and President of MacTutor, Inc.
FileMaker 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 Certified. He has been developing intricate FileMaker based solutions professionally for the last 12 years for organizations across the world. His experience as a trainer started through his employment as a Certified Apple trainer for Apple Computer in 1992. In this position he was responsible for training sales staff and individual dealers on the full Apple software product line. In addition, he gave classes to both sales staff and consultants of Apple products, he delivered demo days and explained and demonstrated the extensive Apple product line to customers. After this employment came the creation of his present company “MacTutor”, which for the first 8 years in business specialized specifically in “tutoring” clients & corporate groups, on the use of the Macintosh. He has been invited to deliver seminars for FileMaker, Inc. at FileMaker Developer Conferences and also at the HOW Design Conference in Chicago. In addition, not only has he used FileMaker expertly since 1993 for corporate clients but he has also personally trained numerous individuals whom today are professional FileMaker Developers.

Dustin

FileMaker Developer & Trainer — East Coast Area
Owned and utilized every version of FileMaker since creating a first database with Filemaker Pro 3 in 1996. Dustin’s experience includes extensive custom FileMaker development including on-site deployment, on-site support, remote support and trainin for various companies. On top of that he offers over 15 years of solid and progressive business experience including management of a wide variety of operations, such as production, computer technology and graphic design/web development. Dustin’s outstanding organizational skills and (crystal) clear communication skills make him an ideal trainer for our FileMaker Series Class.

Scott

FileMaker Trainer — West Coast Area
With many years of experience developing FileMaker professionally, Scott's responsibilities have run the full gamut. He has successfully managed a multitude of software development projects from start to finish, including initial consultation, project discovery, iteration planning, development, client communication, installation, training, and follow-up. He has a keen understanding on developing intuitive and user-friendly interfaces. He has directed seminars and one-on-one training sessions to enhance the experience of the end-user. Scott is extremely patient with people, and is a great, smooth communicator. He is able to convey complex concepts in a simple way. He is currently responsible for a multitude of major FileMaker development projects and works directly with many to ensure they deliver quality software.