No one walks alone, and when one is walking the journey of life, just where do you begin to thank those that joined you, walked beside you, and helped you along the way? So, perhaps this book and its pages will be seen as "thanks" to all of you who have helped make my life what is today.

Much of what I have learned over the years came as the result of being a son to my caring father and mother, and brother to Alankar. They have their own ways of inspiring me, and have subconsciously contributed a tremendous amount to the content of this book.

I would like to thank Richa, without whom nothing is possible.

I also have to thank Prashant, Ankur, RamaKrishna, Vijay, and Nitin with whom I have worked on several projects on SOA and BPM.

I also have to thank Rukshana and Jovita from the Packt Publication team for their belief in me and for giving their time to polish the manuscript.

Last, but not the least, I would like to thank the Almighty.