Richard Martino
Education

Overview

From the perspective of technology: Richard Martino started college as a physics major because physics is the basis of all other sciences and engineering and he could easily learn those other disciplines when the need arose. Then, because physics requires so much math, he also received a degree in math. He minored in computer science because, in his words, “computers are fun.”

From the perspective of leadership: He joined Toastmasters in 1978 in order to improve his communication and leadership skills, and was a continuous active member for 25 years, founding five new Toastmaster clubs. Noting that effective leaders are first effective communicators and teachers, he also jumped at teaching opportunities in industry and academia. Finally, he voraciously reads any book or web site on psychology, personality and leadership.

Self-Initiated Studies

• Self initiated study of psychology, personality & leadership works, 1978 - present

Toastmasters

• Distinguished Toastmaster, Communication & Leadership, Toastmasters International, 1978 - 2003
  • Instrumental in founding five new Toastmaster clubs
  • Club President, Area Governor, Division Governor
  • Technical, Motivational & Humorous Speaker

Graduate Studies

• Graduate study in Engineering Management, University of South Florida, 1983-84
  • Business Analysis, Statistics, Operations Research

Undergratuate

• Bachelor of Science in Physics, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, minored in Computer Science, magna cum laude, 176 credit hours in four years, Pennsylvania State University, 1976
  • Thermodynamics, Solid State Physics, Quantum Mechanics, Nuclear Physics
  • Calculus, Differential Equations, Tensor Analysis, Fourier Transforms
  • Compiler Writing, Operating Systems, Algorithms, Numerical Analysis

Additional Information

• Skills, Traits, Business Philosophy, Distinguishing Factors
• Intelligence Versus Knowledge, Yet Another Computer Language
• Contact Information