by Damon Schopen | May 2, 2026 | Custom Software
Most software teams don't fail because of bad code.They fail because of a lack of direction.I still write code occasionally. But it's one of the least valuable things I can do for a growing business. The real value isn't building features. It's deciding what shouldn't...
by Damon Schopen | Apr 17, 2026 | Custom Software
After 20 years of building software, I’ve seen projects go incredibly well… and I’ve seen them stall out, drag on, or fail spectacularly. There are a lot of reasons software projects struggle, but one reason shows up again and again: Overplanning. That might sound...
by Damon Schopen | Jul 23, 2025 | Custom Software
Intro When your digital platform isn’t working quite right, it’s easy to assume a complete overhaul is the only option. But what if a thoughtful analysis could reveal that you don’t need to start from scratch? At Port Light Technology, we specialize in helping...
by Damon Schopen | Jan 11, 2017 | Custom Software
You get a call from a new potential client. You are so excited about the new prospect you spend an hour or two on the phone with the potential client. Then, you quickly negotiate a deal and pricing for the project. After you hang up the phone you get a strange...
by Damon Schopen | Aug 7, 2015 | Custom Software
We have all been there. A new software system is rolled out company wide. It doesn’t do exactly what your department needs, but it is the best fit company wide so you live with it. Thankfully, times are changing. More frequently companies are allowing individual...
