Justin Scherer has been professionally developing JavaScript applications for over 10 years. On top of this, he has worked in a variety of fields ranging from embedded systems to high-performance cluster applications. Justin has led development teams that utilize JavaScript on the web and on the server. He currently works for a large financial institution where he is leading the charge on developing highly performant front-end and middleware using JavaScript. On his off time, he has a handful of hobbies: playing the piano, going to concerts, repairing watches, reading, and spending time with his wife. His mind is constantly wandering to new areas where technology, especially web technology could prove useful.