James R. Porter

James R. Porter was a leading market analyst and consultant in the semiconductor and storage industries. As founder and managing director of Porter Capital Partners, he provided strategic market analysis, forecasting, and competitive assessments to technology companies, investors, and industry groups.

Porter was widely known for his long-running industry reports and conferences on semiconductor memory markets, including DRAM and NAND flash. His research helped companies anticipate technology transitions, supply cycles, and pricing dynamics in one of the most competitive sectors of the global electronics industry.

He worked closely with semiconductor manufacturers, equipment vendors, and investors, providing guidance on market positioning, technology roadmaps, and long-term planning. His disciplined, data-driven analysis earned him a reputation for accuracy and clarity.

Porter’s work helped companies navigate rapid changes in memory and storage technologies and remains a valued source of insight in the long-term history of the semiconductor industry.