User:RobertPorterUSA

Robert Porter USA from Lakeland, Florida

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 Professional and Educational History 

Self employed in software industry with over 20 years expereince. I primarily deal with the design, development, and manufacturing of internet based data and records management software, collaborative business solutions, workflow software for various functions and processes, information technology in general, business process management and process (re-)engineering

Owner/principal of companies related to investment management, property investment and management, technology and products, digital records management, software development and deployment, and web content development and distribution Innovative personality and capabilities, task master, people person, thrives on the challenge and pressure of difficult projects and related tasks, solution builder for a variety of environments Typically, designated as the project manager, strategist, visionary, and 'idea guy' for partnerships related to his own companies and collaborative efforts with other technology professionals and companies; knows the value and application of "a good day's work"

Goals: Make an impact and affect positive change wherever I work and in whatever I do/accomplish

From 1976 to 1988 I worked in the steel construction and manufacturing industries to include shipyards, nuclear power plants, phosphate, fabrication manufacturers, waste fuel combustion plants, bridges, shipyards, sanitary plants, water plants, & elevated water tanks.

I worked many roles from plant operator to chemist to manager of three different construction and labor departments to engineering inspector for a civil engineering firm. At the end of this career, was NACE certified and worked for different civil engineering companies. In 1988, decided to go back to college and attended Polk Community College in Lakeland, FL (now Polk State College) and finish at University of South Florida. Initially, I wanted to be in the medical field but soon changed and entered the Civil Engineering Program to hopefully study hydrogen as an alternative 'fuel' source.

While attending college, worked as a student tutor in a variety of subjects with students at many different levels. Additionally, worked as an Engineering Tech at a local civil engineering firm specializing in source contamination detection and mitigation.

After graduating with honors with an Associated of Arts Degree (PCC), attended University of South Florida in the Civil Engineering Program.

While attending USF, discovered 'computer and software technologies' and became hopelessly 'infatuated'...so in 1993, invested life savings and mortgaged the house to own a computer technology company R&S Integrated and focused on a new technology: document imaging - scan in a page(s) of paper, write/publish the images to CD optical disc, and search throughout the documents from your desktop using a word or phrase search....As a result, in late 1993, was truly 'struck' by the power of this new technology and focused all energy and resources in providing these new technologies to local and state government agencies and private/commercial sectors.

Personal Aspects

I enjoy a good time with fun and engaging people, beautiful and smart women, conversational banter with laughs and intrigue, insightful conversations, good live music, a few glasses of wine, great Florida seafood and a nice medium rare rib eye...getting lost in the vibe listening and dancing to good live music, good ole rock and roll.....some jazz and then some blues....lost in the moment and the vibe.

I ‘work to live’ versus ‘live to work’. I take care of my physical body and mind through regular strenuous exercise and a good diet. I try to work out most every day in the gym using a very hard schedule with different machines, weight combinations and routines; as well, I use the stationary bike for regular aerobics....I almost always workout alone and get lost in the moment listening to all types of music and often meditate/pray while working out in the gym. I crave the serotonin and endorphins a good strong heavy workout provides. I respect my body and am in great shape. I crave 'things that get me 'lost in the moment'.

I am a busy hard working successful professional in the computer software industry. I primarily deal with the design, development, and manufacturing of internet based data and records management software, collaborative business solutions, and workflow software for various functions and processes.

I strive to prosper so I may help others in a big way someday. I live to give, but know in order to take care of or help others, I must help and take care of myself first. i am a firm believer in community service and 'giving back'.

I have a very strong addiction to 'People'. I crave meeting new people of diverse heritage and culture. I can make/do make friends with most everyone I meet, some people on the elevator, etc. and 'strangers' I meet in my travels. My Favorite Mantras

William Butler Yeats:

“Hearts are not to be had as a gift, hearts are to be earned.”

“The blessed spirits must be sought within the self which is common to all ”

“The intellect of man is forced to choose Perfection of the life, or of the work.”

“O body swayed to music, O brightening glance, How can we know the dancer from the dance?”

Robert Browning: A Man should reach for more than he can grasp

Maya Angelou: People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

Robert Porter: Life is but a cup filled from the vessels of life and faith, so hasten my friend and fill your cup as full as possible, as an empty life leaves an empty soul...