Sam Wilmott is an innovator and implementer of programming languages and markup languages. He is widely recognized for his accomplishments and insights in the markup language and textual data processing fields.Markup Languages -- Programming Languages Experience, Insight and Innovation
Sam Wilmott is an innovator and implementer of programming languages and markup languages. He is widely recognized for his accomplishments and insights in the markup language and textual data processing fields.
Sam used early line-printer output markup languages at University, starting in 1969, and went on to develop wide experience in computer text processing, from the pre-SGML, print publishing days through to the highly automated and networked environments of the present.
Significant accomplishments include:
Primary architect of the OmniMark programming language (www.stilo.com), considered by many to be the best language for SGML, XML, proprietary format, and general textual data processing.
While at the Canadian Government Printing Office, integrated the requirements of a wide variety of publishing programs into a software tool and language called HUGO, which went into use in the late '70’s and continued to be used throughout the '80’s.
In the early '80’s, pioneered an on-line access (database) and communication (email) system and an automated publishing system, while working for a major Canadian real-estate company.
Canadian representative on the ISO SGML Committee from 1987 to 1991.
An entertaining and thoughtful presenter at a variety of markup language conferences.
The theme throughout Sam’s education and work has been the central role of languages in both information processing and human communication -- programming languages, markup languages, proprietary data formats, graphical user interfaces and even human languages.
Sam’s education specialized in programming language design and implementation, as well as in the use of English. He has an Honours B.Sc. and an M.Sc. in Computing Science from the University of Alberta, and a B.A. (English Literature) from Carleton University.
Apart from work, Sam is an avid reader, enjoys swimming regularly, is active in his church, and is looking forward to further developing his skills as a bell ringer.
420 Tweedsmuir Ave. Ottawa ON Canada K1Z 5N5
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