About the Reviewers

Ayobami Adewole is a software engineer who has spent the last 4 years working on various cutting-edge VoIP solutions using FreeSwitch IP-PBX. He graduated with a degree in computer science from the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Nigeria. He has developed applications and authored solutions for different projects, such as land administration and geographical information systems, enterprise-level application integrations, and unified communication and software applications for the education and business sectors. In his spare time, he enjoys experimenting with new technologies.

I would like to acknowledge my parents for instilling in me the culture of discipline and hard work. Also, my gratitude goes to my partner for always encouraging me. Lastly, I want to thank everyone who had assisted me and given me the opportunity to pursue my passion for technology.

Josh Richesin is a cofounder of Sureline Broadband, a broadband and telephony company based in Madras, Oregon, USA. He also has his own private consulting practice, primarily for service providers. He has been in the telecommunication industry for his entire career and has always had a focus on large, mission-critical networks in the service providers' realm. You can contact Josh and read his blog at www.joshrichesin.com.

Gabe Shepard is a master developer at Star2Star Communications and has been dabbling in the VoIP world for nearly a decade. Prior to that, he focused on Linux systems administration and web development. He currently lives in Sarasota, Florida, USA, with his wife, Kelli, and their two daughters, Charlotte and Lucille. You can contact him at extrema.net.

Brian Wiese has always been passionate about technology and enjoys sharing his knowledge with others. Employed by an educational software and consulting company serving the requirements of schools throughout the United States, he continues to fulfill his personal commitment in finding sustainable and cost-effective solutions for educators. Brian's more than 10 years of experience in telephony helps him identify winning strategies for VoIP integration.

First, I wish to thank the authors of this cookbook for giving me the opportunity to review it after reviewing FreeSWITCH 1.2. Again, I'd like to recognize the accomplishments of Anthony and the rest of the community in making FreeSWITCH an amazing telephony platform. Finally, I send a most sincere thank you to my parents and friends for all of their encouragement, support, and inspiration.