Jay Harris is a highly experienced software consultant based out of Detroit and Las Vegas, with over 25 years of experience in developing software solutions. He is the founder and owner of Arana Software, a software consulting firm that provides expert solutions to businesses. Harris has received numerous awards, including being recognized as a Microsoft Regional Director, an ASPInsider, and a seven-time Microsoft MVP.

With a Bachelor's Degree in Technical Communications and Computer Science from Clarkson University, Harris has an extensive background in software development that dates back to 1995. Throughout his career, he has held various roles in companies such as Valassis, SRT Solutions, Latitude Consulting Group, Novations Learning Technologies, AXA Equitable, and BrandLogic.

Harris's passion for software development stems from his belief that the bottleneck to great software is a developer's time. His continuous quest is to find frameworks, modules, tools, and practices that make developers stronger, fitter, happier, and more productive. He aims for efficiency in implementation, focusing on imagining ideas, solving problems, and providing solutions.