About the Author
Benjamin Baka works as a software developer and has over 10 years, experience in
programming. He is a graduate of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
and a member of the Linux Accra User Group. Notable in his language toolset are C, C++,
Java, Python, and Ruby. He has a huge interest in algorithms and finds them a good
intellectual exercise.
He is a technology strategist and software engineer at mPedigree Network, weaving
together a dizzying array of technologies in combating counterfeiting activities,
empowering consumers in Ghana, Nigeria, and Kenya to name a few.
In his spare time, he enjoys playing the bass guitar and listening to silence. You can find
him on his blog.
Many thanks to the team at Packt who have played a major part in bringing this book to
light. I would also like to thank David Julian, the reviewer on this book, for all the
assistance he extended through diverse means in preparing this book.
I am forever indebted to Lorenzo E. Danielson and Guido Sohne for their immense help in
ways I can never repay.