Follett
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.
Follett
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Follett, based in River Grove, Illinois, provides educational services and products to colleges, schools, and libraries. The company's Higher Education Group operates more than 800 bookstores on college campuses and is a wholesaler of used college textbooks. Follett's Education and Distribution Group serves K-12 schools and public libraries with textbooks, library books, and audiovisual products. Follett's Technology Solutions and Distribution Group provide software and digital products to support K-12 schools and higher education institutions.