
He is based in Brisbane, Australia where he lives with his wife Tammy (KB9YHU) and daughter Annie (WN9PIE). Mike is globally recognized technology leader with experience in several industries - mining, specialty retail, ecommerce, healthcare and telecommunications. In mid-2021, Mike acquired the remaining interest in the company and became the sole owner of HRD Software. Today, he sets the agenda product development. During 2017, Mike took an active role in managing portions of daily business operations of HRD Software with a focus is on Sales, Support, and Digital Marketing. Michael Carper (Mike) is the remaining one of three co-founders who founded HRD Software, LLC in 2012. Michael Carper, WA9PIE - Co-Founder, CEOĭr. HRD Software is now a family owned and operated business.ĭr. Mike became the sole owner of HRD Software, LLC. Lindy Southwell (KB9PIE) has managed the day-to-day operations of the company since 2018.Īs of August 1, 2021, HRD Software acquired the equity of Randy Gawtry.
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At the beginning of 2017, Randy and Mike took assumed control of the daily management of the company. Rick was the managing partner through the end of 2016. In late 2011, Mike (WA9PIE) talked Simon into selling the source code and all rights to Ham Radio Deluxe to Mike and two other partners – Randy Gawtry (K0CBH) and Rick Ruhl (W4PC). By 2010, there were over 100,000 registered users and Simon’s interests turned to other endeavors.

Simon continued to make great progress through great participation of volunteers. By 2005, there were over 20,000 registered users worldwide. Peter Halpin (PH1PH) and Simon Brown (HB9DRV) started developing Ham Radio Deluxe started in 2003.
