• Project RILE

    Project RILE began through the University of West Florida and the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition and is my primary research project. Our primary goal is to develop an educational platform based on robot technology to allow students from anywhere in the world to perform physics experiments. This project is currently still in  early development, but has been proven successful during testing at local middle schools. For more information, click on the link below.

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  • Local Landscapes.

    While much of my photography focuses on my clients and projects, I enjoy capturing local landmarks and scenes. This photo was taken early one morning right next to Navarre Bridge from the mainland. To view more of my local landscape photography, visit the portfolio below.

    To The Gallery!

  • Whiteside Photography

    Whiteside Photography has been growing since its conception in early 2011. Having done numerous shoots for weddings, portrait sessions and creative shoots, I am able to provide quality photography services at a fair price. You can check out more of my studio and professional work, as well as jump to my business website via the link below.

    Let’s Go!

Engineering Major

After being fascinated by all things electronic while growing up, I explored the engineering field throughout my two years at the University of West Florida. There, I knew that I would major in a technical field, particularly in Computer/Electrical Engineering. Now, I plan to continue my studies at the University of Florida beginning in Fall 2012.

Photographer

Since I got my first camera in 3rd grade, I’ve always been interested in photography. Being unable to draw a straight line, photography provided me a creative outlet to express myself. Since then, it has expanded into a serious hobby and finally into a profiting business. However, I still enjoy photographing my environment and using it as a means of expression.

Researcher

Following my love of science and technology, I began my first true research project at the University of West Florida through the Physics Dept. While I am still involved with that project, RILE, I have also spent time as an Engineering Aid at the Research Lab on Eglin Air Force Base.

Alex Whiteside

Aside from my academic and photographic interests, I enjoy biking, kayaking and walking. I volunteer with various organizations, including B.E.S.T. Robotics, where I mentor middle school students in the design and fabrication of robots, and Florida Youth in Government. I like to expand my horizons and try new things.

Recent Work

Copyright 2012 – Alex Whiteside : alex.whiteside1@gmail.com : alex@whitesidephoto.us : 850 217-2971

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Previous Projects and Experiences

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Education

  • Graduated from Navarre High School, Class of 2012
  • 2 Years of Undergraduate Study at the University of West Florida
  • Currently Studying Computer and Electrical Engineering at the University of Florida

Volunteer Connections

  • Mentoring of Holley Navarre Middle School Students for B.E.S.T. Robotics Competition. For over 4 years I taught middle school students basic engineering principles and programming skills to help them design and build a robot for competition.
  • Am Serving as a Graduate Advisor for the Florida Youth in Government Program
  • Helped Navarre Middle School with Science Fair Mentoring and Judging
  • Worked for the local Chamber of Commerce during Concerts in the Park
  • Donated Photographic Services to Navarre High School groups and organizations

Work Experience

  • Fall 2008 – Spring 2012 : Veterinary Technician at Wynn Haven Animal Hospital
  • Spring 2011 – Spring 2013: Owner and Photographer at Whiteside Photography
  • Spring 2012 – Present: Researcher and Developer at the University of West Florida: Course Development, Applied Sciences
  • Summer 2012: Engineering Aide at the United States Air Force
  • Summer 2013: Technical Analyst At American Express Technologies
  • December 2014 – June 2015: Chief Technology Officer at Trovy TV
  • Summer 2015: Developer Intern at Ultimate Software
  • January 2013 – Present: Chief Technology Officer at RILE Inc.
  • August 2014 – Present: Chief Technology Officer at Discovery Spot
  • June 2015 – Present: Chief Technology Officer at Birch Finance

Participatory  Connections

  • 2009 – 2012: Florida Youth in Government
    • Chapter President
    • Associate Justice For Judicial Program
    • Chief Justice For Judicial Program
    • Graduate Advisor
  • 2009 – 2012: Relay For Life
  • 2008 – 2012: Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society – High School
  • 2012 – 2014: College Youth in Government
    • University of Florida Chapter Vice President
    • National Officer – Associate Justice
    • National Office – Attorney General

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Research & Publications

Entrepreneurship

  • 2011: Incorporated Whiteside Photography as Sole Proprietor
  • 2012: Founder and Chief Technology Officer of RILE Inc.
  • 2015: Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Trovy TV
  • 2015: Pivoted RILE to form Discovery Spot
  • 2015: Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Birch Finance

Competent Programming Languages And Relevant Technologies

  • C/C++
  • iOS/Objective-C
  • Java: Swing, Java FX, J2EE, Android
  • JavaScript / JQuery
  • PHP
  • MySQL
  • HTML (5) /CSS (3)
  • Spring (J2EE) + MVC
  • MatLab
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • AutoDesk Inventor
  • Altium
  • LaTeX

Travel Experiences

  • Summer 2008 – 2010: Toronto, Canada
  • Summer 2011: Paris and other Cities, France
  • Fall 2012: Vienna, Austria | Bratislava, Slovakia | Prague, Czech Republic
  • Summer 2013: Weston, FL
  • Winter 2013: India: Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, New Delhi, Agra | Dubai, UAE
  • Summer 2014: Tampere, Helsinki, Finland | London, UK | Stockholm, Sweden | Oslo, Norway
  • Spring 2015: San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • Winter 2015: India: Usual places | Kathmandu, Nepal
  • 2016: Australia: Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne | Japan: Tokyo, Hiroshima, Kyoto | Seoul, South Korea

Hobbies

  • Biking
  • Photography
  • Coffee
  • Traveling
  • Being an Engineering Student
  • Web Design
  • RILE
  • Birch

Making a Difference in Everything I Do. That’s the Mantra.

Who Am I

I am a 22 year old student at the University of Florida studying Computer Engineering. I like to involve myself in as many projects and groups as possible and have a need to be productive. When not working on a project, I am probably out for a run,  taking photographs, or catching up on some much needed sleep. For a more interesting, and up to date, story of me, check out the Facebook.

In a Nutshell

  • Serial Entrepreneur: Whiteside Photography, RILE Inc, Birch (among many failed)
  • Work history at the US Air Force, AMEX and Ultimate Software
  • Mentor robotics clubs and Florida YIG for middle and highschoolers across florida
  • Enjoy traveling anywhere – hater of timezones.
  • Drink lots of coffee

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