I'm Rap Payne 👋

An independent consultant. I've been unemployed for over 20 years. 😉
Software developer, entrepreneur, author, and educator.
Not looking for full-time employment nor do I want to be on your company's board of directors, but thanks for thinking of me!
Started and sold several small software businesses.
Founded a software development company to create apps for devices that can be carried ... you know, "Agile Gadgets". Evidently I'm not the CEO type.
Wannabe athlete, 30 time marathoner, 10 bicycle centuries, and dozens of triathlons, including an and powerlifter.
Born in Taiwan, grew up in Europe, Hawaii and various places on the East and Gulf Coasts.
BS in Engineering from University of Texas 🤘 and an MBA in Finance from UT Arlington.
Currently live in Arlen, TX in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.
Drive a 25-year old and an all-electric Rivian R1S.
Father of five successful home- and college-educated kids. (Ask me how we did it.)
I know a thing or two about a thing or two and because I love to help people, I figured I'd create this blog. Enjoy!

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I don't post a lot but I'm @rapPayne on all the socials.