My name is Patrick Grote and I live in the great state of Missouri. For those who don't know, Missouri is in the middle of the United States. :-)

This site is designed to allow me to capture online information and pass along thoughts and opinions on matters related to technology, sports and anything else I am interested in.

One of the the things I struggled with was understanding the nature of blogging. To me it's a drag to see people talk about their personal lives. I am more interested in facts, opinions and things that can help me achieve my goals.

I work in the technical field managing technical and systems support. The position I hold is the best one I have ever had. It involves a mix of staying technical with management, so I am constantly challenged. I won't divulge the company I work for, as I believe that a line should exist there. My opinions are my own, but as you will see most of my efforts on this site are designed to increase the value I bring to the company.

The personal information is fairly brief. I am married to a wonderful woman. We'll be celebrating our 22nd year of marriage soon. My oldest daughter is a 18 year old young woman, while my second daughter is 2 months old. They are the lights of my life. Two dogs, two cats round out our family.

Professionally, I have held a wide range of positions; all of them have been technical in nature. Most of my experience has been in the corporate environment, but for five years I worked in Fortune 500 consulting.

I've authored several books in addition to editing others.

The opinions on this site are my own and should not be taken as my employer's.