Summary
Carl Dorman is a pragmatic technology and operations leader with 13 years of experience building software-driven logistics and business solutions from the ground up. As Director at Cleetus McFarland Ent. and owner of FranklyOpen, he blends hands-on engineering with business consulting to deliver custom software, hardware kiosks, and process optimizations. His decade-plus at CPI Group saw him grow into senior leadership—designing inventory and WMS systems, automating warehouse operations with PLCs and conveyors, and migrating infrastructure to cost-saving Linux platforms. He excels at translating operational pain points into scalable technical roadmaps, instituting QA/unit testing, and establishing metrics-driven teams. A community-oriented volunteer, he has led a makerspace board and managed nonprofit finance and operations, reflecting strong administrative and cross-functional skills. Based in Tampa, Florida, he pairs an entrepreneurial mindset with practical systems engineering to drive measurable growth and efficiency.
13 years of coding experience
19 years of employment as a software developer
Business, Business at University of South Florida