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'''Rob Burgess''' was chairman and CEO of [[Macromedia]] until it was acquired by [[Adobe Systems]] for $3.4 billion in a transaction which closed on December 5, 2005[http://www.nytimes.com/2005/04/18/technology/18cnd-adobe.html?ex=1271476800&en=30c9d4c754217392&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss]. Under Burgess' tenure, starting in 1996, he led the company's transformation from a CD-ROM based multimedia company to a prominent market position in web authoring and development solutions. While he was chairman and CEO, the vector animation product [[Adobe Flash|Flash]] become a pervasive multimedia platform, available on 98% of browsers worldwide[http://www.adobe.com/products/player_census/flashplayer/]. Prior to joining Macromedia, Burgess worked extensively in the field of high-performance computer graphics, spending years in key executive posts at [[Silicon Graphics]], and as CEO of [[Alias Research]] |
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| fullname = Robert Burgess |
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| dateofbirth = {{birth date and age|1993|1|9}} |
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| cityofbirth = [[Banbury]] |
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| countryofbirth = [[England]] |
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| height = {{height|ft=6|in=1}} |
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| currentclub = [[Napton F.C.|Napton]] |
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| clubnumber = 4 |
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| position = [[Midfielder]] |
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| youthyears = 2001–2002<br />2002–2009 |
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| youthclubs = [[Southam United F.C.|Southam United FC]]<br />[[Napton F.C.|Napton FC]] |
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| pcupdate = 13:37, 1 February 2009 (UTC) |
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Burgess graduated from [[McMaster University]] with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 1979. |
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Rob Burgess, is a footballer currently playing for Mid Warwickshire team Napton FC. His position is centre midfield and wears squad number 4. |
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Burgess joined the club at the age of 10 after leaving Southam United after failing to gain regular first team appearances. He soon became a big hit with the local fans and became captain of the under 12's team in their first season at 11 a-side football. In his first season he made 14 starts, scoring 3 goals. He went on that season to win 'Players' Player of the year' at the presentation eveing. |
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Adobe Acquires Macromedia [http://www.nytimes.com/2005/04/18/technology/18cnd-adobe.html?ex=1271476800&en=30c9d4c754217392&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss] |
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<br />[http://www.adobe.com/products/player_census/flashplayer/ Flash Browser Adoption: Millward Brown Study Mar. 2008] |
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In the following 3 seasons Burgess continued to captian the Napton side, making over 50 appearances in the time, scoring just under 25 goals for the club. At the end of the 2006-2007 season Burgess won the Managers player of the Season following a number of man of the man-of-the-match performances towards the end of the season. That year Napton finished 3rd in the 3 Counties League behind Kineton and league champions Harbury. |
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[[Category:McMaster University alumni]] |
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In the 2007-2008 season Napton under 15's also entered the Mid Warwickshire League. After a positive start the loss of key players meant the squad was significantly weakened, resulting in a final league position of 12th. In this league Burgess made 16 starts scoring 4 goals. The sucess of this season however came in the Three Counties League, which Napton won, recording a defensive record along the way, only conceding 17 goals. Burgess also lifted the Supplimenty Cup at the tournament at the end of the season. At the presentation night he was awarded Players' player of the season, with Stephen Dewey claiming the Managers Player of the year. |
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Rob Burgess continues to play for Napton in the Mid Warwickshire League during the 2008-2009 season. So far he has started all 12 games scoring once. In Januray he started to train with the senior team but junior league matches have prevented him making any appearances to date. |
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In his free time Rob also likes to challenge himself by climbing mountains, often in the lake district. In may he shall be attempting the 3 peaks challenge with good friend and retired international footballer Stephen Dewey. |
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== References == |
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<ref>www.naptonfootballclub.co.uk/Under%2016's%20Squad.html</ref> |
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<ref>www.naptonfootballclub.co.uk/Under%2016's%20Reports.html</ref> |
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<ref>http://www.leamingtoncourier.co.uk/sport/Weekend-junior-football-results.4518241.jp</ref> |
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<ref>http://www.mwfl.org.uk/index.php/u16-Division-1</ref> |
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Revision as of 14:47, 8 February 2009
| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Robert Burgess | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Napton | ||
| Number | 4 | ||
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Rob Burgess, is a footballer currently playing for Mid Warwickshire team Napton FC. His position is centre midfield and wears squad number 4.
Burgess joined the club at the age of 10 after leaving Southam United after failing to gain regular first team appearances. He soon became a big hit with the local fans and became captain of the under 12's team in their first season at 11 a-side football. In his first season he made 14 starts, scoring 3 goals. He went on that season to win 'Players' Player of the year' at the presentation eveing.
In the following 3 seasons Burgess continued to captian the Napton side, making over 50 appearances in the time, scoring just under 25 goals for the club. At the end of the 2006-2007 season Burgess won the Managers player of the Season following a number of man of the man-of-the-match performances towards the end of the season. That year Napton finished 3rd in the 3 Counties League behind Kineton and league champions Harbury.
In the 2007-2008 season Napton under 15's also entered the Mid Warwickshire League. After a positive start the loss of key players meant the squad was significantly weakened, resulting in a final league position of 12th. In this league Burgess made 16 starts scoring 4 goals. The sucess of this season however came in the Three Counties League, which Napton won, recording a defensive record along the way, only conceding 17 goals. Burgess also lifted the Supplimenty Cup at the tournament at the end of the season. At the presentation night he was awarded Players' player of the season, with Stephen Dewey claiming the Managers Player of the year.
Rob Burgess continues to play for Napton in the Mid Warwickshire League during the 2008-2009 season. So far he has started all 12 games scoring once. In Januray he started to train with the senior team but junior league matches have prevented him making any appearances to date.
In his free time Rob also likes to challenge himself by climbing mountains, often in the lake district. In may he shall be attempting the 3 peaks challenge with good friend and retired international footballer Stephen Dewey.
References
- ^ www.naptonfootballclub.co.uk/Under%2016's%20Squad.html
- ^ www.naptonfootballclub.co.uk/Under%2016's%20Reports.html
- ^ http://www.leamingtoncourier.co.uk/sport/Weekend-junior-football-results.4518241.jp
- ^ http://www.mwfl.org.uk/index.php/u16-Division-1