Allan Metts

Current

Software & Nearshoring Consultant at Arcato Global LLC

Past

Vice President - Technology & Operations at AirSage
Freelance Writer at Electronic Musician Magazine
Software & Operations Consultant at TransUnion

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

Technology executive with a hands-on style -- and a proven track record in the design and implementation of complex, high-performing, distributed systems. Experienced in establishing international business operations, reliable IT infrastructure, and feature-rich Internet applications. Industry knowledge includes telecommunications, financial services, and intelligent transportation systems.

Allan Metts’s Specialties:

Software team formation and leadership, Agile development, deploying low-cost corporate data center operations using Linux, S3, and EC2, GPS positioning, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and designing complex software applications with web-based front ends. Programming language proficiencies include C++, Java, Python, JavaScript, JQuery, and Django.

Allan Metts’s Experience

Software & Nearshoring Consultant

Arcato Global LLC

(Information Technology and Services industry)

February 2008 — Present (1 year 6 months)

Arcato Global unites proven, hands-on, US-based technology leadership with an experienced and well-educated talent pool in Chile. This powerful combination enables us to...

* Design and implement complex, distributed software solutions on a wide variety of platforms and languages

* Migrate US-based projects to Agile methodologies

* “Near-shore” software development, IT, and other operations to cost-effective resources in the same time zone as the US

* Establish client-owned facilities in Chile (when appropriate), helping them to enjoy compelling foreign investment incentives
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.
Software & Operations Consultant

TransUnion

(Privately Held; Financial Services industry)

October 2008 — December 2008 (3 months)

• Successfully implemented significant enhancements to TransUnion’s Automated Decisioning System, which enables businesses to determine the creditworthiness of their customers and sales prospects.

• Created a key subsystem that interfaced with an Oracle database and other components, involved high-speed XML and XSLT processing, and was written entirely in platform-independent C++.

• Delivered early on an aggressive timeline, with a high-quality implementation.
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