Robert (Kent) Collins, the founder of Shiloh Consulting, is currently a database solutions architect at BNSF Railway. He is an IBM Champion (2010–2018) and a frequent speaker at the DB2Night Show, IDUG North America, and IBM Insight conferences. Kent has worked continually with Db2 since its introduction to the market in 1984, amassing a wealth of knowledge and experience. He graduated from University of Texas in Dallas with majors in mathematics and computer science.