Remove dependency on a particular logging framework

[brunoborges]

## Problem Statement
The component directly invokes Log4J and brings the dependency of the logging framework, conflicting or imposing difficult user configuration with other logging frameworks.

## Proposed Solution
Use a logging façade framework (such as SLF4J) and let consuming users define which logging framework they actually want to use.

[ryancrawcour]

good request. makes sense.