About Me

Hi there! My name is Robert Occhialini. I’ve been updating this site sporadically since November 16th, 1997, making it one of the earliest blogs on the web.

I’m a father to two boys and live in Decatur, GA. I love Decatur. I grew up in Connecticut, but have made peace with living in the South.

I’ve been a Mac guy since 1987 and worked as a writer and editor on some of the earliest Mac sites on the web because of my love for that platform.

Yankees. Atlanta United. Lakers. Falcons. (Whalers)

What I Do

I’m currently the CTO of PJL, a new professional sports league.

Before that, I spent five years as CTO of the World Surf League, leading the teams responsible for digital products and enterprise technology. When I started in early 2021, I didn’t know much about surfing. I learned fast.

Prior to WSL, I worked on esports and ELEAGUE for Turner Sports as a digital products and technology executive. I’d been a gamer all my life, and it just made sense to work in esports given my background and the industry’s rise in popularity.

Before that, I was VP of Digital Products at NBA Digital, working on the NBA apps and NBA League Pass across the web, iOS, Android, and connected TV devices.

You can read more about my professional background on my LinkedIn profile.

Photography

I also post a lot of pictures to Flickr and Instagram. I’ve loved photography my whole life and was the kid with his own set of keys to the darkroom in junior high.

About This Site

You won’t see any ads on this site. I may, from time to time, include referral links to items or apps I recommend.

This site is just something I like doing, and I am not looking to turn it into anything more.

The opinions I express here are mine alone and don’t represent those of my employer, past or present.