Port Tampa Bay
Paul Pope has over 19 years of work experience, starting as an instructor for Remington College-Largo Campus in 2002. In 2003, they became a Senior Systems Engineer for WestCoast Consulting until 2007 when they joined DataBalance (now iVenture Solutions) as a Senior Systems Engineer until 2011. Paul then became an IT Manager for Port Tampa Bay in 2011, where they currently work.
Paul Pope earned a Bachelor of Science in Professional Management from Nova Southeastern University in 1995. Paul later furthered their education by obtaining a Master of Science in Information Technology with a focus on Information Technology Management from Southern New Hampshire University between 2016 and 2019. Additionally, they have obtained several certifications including a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer from Microsoft in 2003, Certified Government Chief Information Officer (CGCIO) from Florida State University in 2020, and a Maritime Port Executive from the International Association of Maritime and Port Executives in 2021. Paul also obtained a Certified Public Technology Manager (CPTM) certification from Florida State University, although it is unclear when they obtained it.
Port Tampa Bay
Port Tampa Bay is West Central Florida's single largest economic engine and primary gateway for waterborne commerce throughout Central Florida and beyond. Handling more than 37 million tons of cargo in the fiscal year ended Sept. 30, 2016 – nearly 40 percent of all cargo moving in and out of the state of Florida by tonnage. This includes every imaginable commodity, including vehicles and oversized project cargos, from all corners of the world. Top trade partners include India, Mexico, Brazil, Trinidad, Canada, Russia, Australia, Japan, Argentina and Turkey. At the same time, the Port of Tampa has emerged among the top eight U.S. cruise ports, smoothly handling nearly 1 million passengers a year. Learn more about the port's tenants, customers and maritime community in this year's directory: https://www.porttb.com/media