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Rick Porter

Initiator · DISC type Di
Founding Director at Leg Up Software
📍 Greater Melbourne Area, Australia

Rick is a Melbourne-based SAP IT automation and security specialist with over 20 years of experience. As the Founding Director of Leg Up Software, he helps SAP teams streamline operations and achieve better outcomes. He holds a Masters of Business from RMIT University and is described by peers as insightful, creative, and an out-of-the-box thinker.

Outside of his tech career, Rick is deeply committed to his community, serving as the Board Chair for Donvale Christian College. This role involves high-level governance and nurturing the vision of the parent-owned school, reflecting a strong interest in educational leadership.

Unique fact: He chairs the board of a parent-owned Christian college, blending professional governance skills with a commitment to community-led education.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Founding Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Melbourne Area, Australia
Personality Overview

How Rick shows up

Conviction Driven
Friendly Challenger
Confident

They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.

Priorities

Topics Rick cares about

SAP Automation
As the founder of Leg Up Software, his core focus is providing software to automate everyday SAP tasks like system copies and incident ticketing.
SAP DevOps
He has authored articles on applying DevOps, Agile, and Continuous Delivery principles to help SAP teams increase their velocity and maintain quality.
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Career

Work history

9-2020
Founding Director
Leg Up Software
9-2001 - 8-2020
Vice President Marketing and Business Development
Revelation Software Concepts Pty Ltd
5-2001 - 5-2017
Board Chair
Donvale Christian College
9-2000 - 9-2001
Marketing Channel Strategy Consultant
I F Consulting Inc
5-1999 - 8-2000
National Business Development Manager - Maintenance
Haden Engineering Pty Ltd
In the press

Media appearances

Rick Porter – Founding Director of Leg Up Software featured in Olin Business Magazine 2020. Featured in Olin Business Magazine
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Class Notes – Rick Porter, Founding Director of Leg Up Software. Featured in Colby Magazine
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Education
Certified Practising Marketer
Australian Marketing Institute
1998 - 1998
Masters of Business
RMIT University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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