Allan Metts

Allan Metts

Hands-on Software Executive, Nearshoring Expert

Greater Atlanta Area

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
Education
  • Georgia State University
  • Georgia Institute of Technology
Connections
263 connections
Industry
Information Technology and Services
Websites

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 2008Present (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 2003February 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)

    19912008 (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 2008December 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 1998November 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)

    19951998 (3 years)


Allan Metts’s Education

  • Georgia State University

    Masters , Business Administration , 19881993

  • Georgia Institute of Technology

    19831987


Additional Information

Allan Metts’s Websites:

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

  •    Georgia Tech Business Network
  •    Georgia Tech Alumni Association
  •    SoftwareEngineering
  •    LBS/ GPS Technology
  •    Georgia State University - Graduate Business Association
  •    Consultants Network
  •    Technology Association of Georgia (TAG)
  •    Open Source
  •    ThoseinMedia
  •    Wireless Telecommunications
  •    Intec Alumni - former and current Intec Telecom Systems employees
  •    Music & Marketing
  •    TAG Enterprise 2.0 Society
  •    Wireless Internet Industry Executives (WIIE)...5,300+ members & growing!
  •    TAG Consulting
  •    ACE/TAO/CIAO users
  •    GPS/GIS Jobs
  •    Telecom Executives Business Network
  •    OSS/BSS Professionals
  •    Software Architect Network
  •    Mobile Software Development Group
  •    Google Android
  •    Georgia State University Networkers
  •    The Global Business Development Network
  •    FOSS Professionals
  •    Sales/Marketing VP's & Directors - Software & Technology
  •    Media Professionals Worldwide
  •    Music and Entertainment Professionals
  •    The Friends of / Amigos de Chile
  •    ITS - (Intelligent Transport Systems)
  •    Boost and Loki developers
  •    Telecom & Mobile VAS Professionals Worldwide
  •    MusicBiz
  •    C++ Professionals
  •    Consulting Services
  •    The International Outsourcing Forum
  •    Telco OSS/Mediation System Professionals
  •    ATDC Members, Alumni & Friends
  •    Atlanta CEO Council
  •    Atlanta Telecom Professionals (ATP)
  •    Tracking
  •    C++ Community Group
  •    Location-Based Services (LBS) Zone
  •    LBS: Technologies & Markets
  •    Linked.cl
  •    Georgia CxO Forum
  •    Traffic Engineering - innovating solutions
  •    CGAL Users
  •    Sales 2.0 Best Practices
  •    TheWhereBusiness

Allan Metts’s Honors:

Honors graduate - Georgia Tech


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