A business professional and entrepreneur with experience in programming, systems development, and publishing, John F. Abate earned both a bachelor of science and a master of science in business administration from Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey. John F. Abate's education supported his early work in technology and later his transition into business ownership.
Mr. Abate began his career as a programmer analyst at Prudential Property & Casualty Insurance before moving on to Johnson & Johnson and Baker & Taylor. He later advanced to senior roles with Continental Insurance, Lenox Inc., and Merrill Lynch, where he supervised teams and developed innovative systems to improve data access, reduce waste, and enhance client relations. These experiences provided him with a combination of technical and managerial skills in both mainframe and client-server environments.
Since 1988, Mr. Abate has served as the sole owner of ventures including Marketforcer, Wintracker, and Success Publishers. Through these companies, he has produced and distributed guides and software on topics such as horse race handicapping, lottery number analysis, and casino gaming strategies. In addition to his work, Mr. Abate has been an adjunct instructor at Brookdale College, participated in community roles such as church elder and scout leader, and pursued creative projects, including guitar design, for which he holds a U.S. patent.