Allan Metts

Current

President & CEO at Arcato Global LLC

Past

Vice President - Technology & Operations at AirSage
Freelance Writer at Electronic Musician Magazine
Director - Product Development at Intec Telecom Systems

Director - Product Development at Shepherd Systems

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Education

Georgia State University
Georgia Institute of Technology

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Industry

Information Technology and Services

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Allan Metts’s Summary

Nationally-published technology leader, with strong skills in information assimilation, organizational leadership, and strategic planning. Allan also has a proven track record in the design and implementation of complex, high-performing, distributed systems using C++, Django, and other programming languages. Experienced in establishing international business operations, reliable data centers, and feature-rich software applications (for use both internally and on the internet), Allan has established Arcato Global as the corporate extension of his talents.

Allan Metts’s Specialties:

Establishing Latin American technology operations, deploying low-cost corporate data center operations using Linux, S3, and EC2, and designing complex software applications with web-based front ends. Programming language proficiencies include C++, Java, and Django.

Allan Metts’s Experience

President & CEO

Arcato Global LLC

(Information Technology and Services industry)

February 2008 — Present (11 months)

Arcato Global offers a solid menu of technology services for the small and medium-sized business. We specialize in...

* Enabling technology operations in Chile, tapping a highly-educated and motivated workforce that works in the same time zone as the US.

* Designing complex custom software solutions, either for internal or external use. We’re experienced with behind-the-scenes data crunching, and scalable, Internet-based front ends.

* Deploying open-source enterprise applications without the open-source headaches. Whether for customer relationship management (CRM), office productivity applications, or content management, we can deploy proven open-source alternatives to the pricey commercial applications at a fraction of the cost.

* Establishing low-cost data center operations using Linux-based servers, EC2, and S3 (established cloud computing solutions) -- avoiding the huge markups that IT equipment manufacturers and managed service providers levy on their customers.
Vice President - Technology & Operations

AirSage

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Software industry)

November 2003 — February 2008 (4 years 4 months)

Architected and directed the implementation of an innovative approach to producing real-time traffic information, which uses signaling information from CDMA and GSM cellular phones instead of traditional sensors. Resolved bureaucratic hurdles at large telecommunications firms and
government transportation agencies to get the system operational.

Established C++ and web development centers in Montreal, Canada and Valparaiso, Chile -- which secured highly-skilled technical talent with lower costs and higher employee retention rates. Transformed the organization from a “startup” software shop into an operational entity with
redundant data centers, effective technology deployments, and a nationwide presence.
Freelance Writer

Electronic Musician Magazine

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Publishing industry)

1991 — 2008 (17 years)

For nearly two decades, Allan's contributions have appeared in the pages of Electronic Musician and Mix magazines. Allan writes product reviews and features on music hardware and software, and has witnessed the evolution of music technology from cumbersome hardware and DOS-based computer software... to today's all-in-one production studios that run entirely within a single laptop.
Director - Product Development

Intec Telecom Systems

(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Telecommunications industry)

November 1998 — November 2003 (5 years 1 month)

Directed the development of an entirely new service activation platform for the telecommunications industry. Successfully introduced OOA&D, C++, Java, CORBA, and Oracle to a straight-C/UNIX development shop. Established the product’s feature set, staffed the development team, architected the technical solution, and established configuration management, documentation, and source code control systems. Also managed the product’s development, reviewed sales proposals, and participated in presentations to clients.
Director - Product Development

Shepherd Systems

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

1995 — 1998 (3 years)

Allan Metts’s Education

Georgia State University

Masters, Business Administration, 1988 — 1993
Georgia Institute of Technology

1983 — 1987

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Allan Metts’s Interests:

Technology leadership, software development projects, international travel, Linux, nature, cycling, tennis.

Allan Metts’s Groups:

Technology Association of Georgia, Georgia Tech Executive Network, Atlanta Telecom Professionals, Atlanta Python Programmers, Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts, Atlanta Bicycle Campaign, Georgia Canoeing Association, Southern Bicycle League, United States Tennis Association