Michael Kirchhoff

Current

• CEO & Convergence Engineer at Alliant DataTel, Inc.

Past

• Consultant & Enhanced Services Field Engineer at Callware Technologies, Inc.

Education

• University of Northern Iowa

Recommended

6 people have recommended Michael

Connections

47 connections

Industry

Telecommunications

Websites

• My Company
• My Blog
• Zultys

Michael Kirchhoff’s Summary

Technically-sophisticated and business-savvy management professional with a pioneering career reflecting strong leadership qualifications coupled with “hands-on” IT and telephony expertise. Diversified experiences in sales and marketing, customer service, technology implementation and other general business administrating activities for many private and one public company. Well-developed skills in organization, streamlining projects, training, identifying/resolving problems, spotting trends and team building.

My email address is ******* michaelk@goalliant.net *********

Michael Kirchhoff’s Specialties:

Telephony Engineer (CTI) / Telecom Professional / VoIP and SIP enabled communication systems / Business Communication Solutions / Senior Network & Telecom Analyst / Project Management / Team Leadership

Michael Kirchhoff’s Experience

• CEO & Convergence Engineer

  Alliant DataTel, Inc.

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

  September 1996 — Present (12 years 4 months)

  Telephony Engineer (TDM & VoIP)
  
  At Alliant DataTel, he is the senior telecommunications engineer, responsible for the design and implementation of enterprise telecommunications applications for single and multi-site customers.
  
  Currently and predominately using VoIP/SIP platforms like Zultys, Cisco & Allworx. Travel and IT (in that order) are his passions. You will frequently find him jetting off to Central & South America to deploy client projects.
  
  Sales and convergence engineer for these clients:
  
  Credigy Solutions
  http://www.credigy.net
  Atlanta, GA & São Paulo, Brazil
  Contact: Adrian Levinson
  
  Graying Industries
  http://www.graylingindustries.com
  Atlanta, GA and Juarez, Mexico
  Contact: Francisco Amaya
  
  Tekla Corporation
  http://www.tekla.com
  Atlanta, GA
  Contact: Pekka Saaskilahti
  
  Southeastern Automotive Warehouse
  http://www.sawpartsplus.com
  Atlanta, GA
  Contact: Duane Weiskircher

• Consultant & Enhanced Services Field Engineer

  Callware Technologies, Inc.

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Telecommunications industry)

  December 1999 — May 2000 (6 months)

  • Traveled extensively supporting Callware's dealer channel through field engineering services reporting directly back to corporate headquarters.
  • Analyzed and recommended NT or NetWare, or an advanced solution of unified messaging of voice mail, fax, and email products to Callware dealer end-user customers.
  • Performed Microsoft Exchange Server configuration; with Internet mail service, mailbox administration and backup strategies for disaster recovery.
  • Additional responsibilities of this position included: resolving technical & integration issues in a win to win fashion while building a rapport with the Callware dealer and it's customers.
  • Participated in sales and marketing activities through proposal support and speaking at demand generation events such as executive briefings/conferences/seminars.
  • Led software product demonstrations and provided training for dealer account executives.
  • Published best practices through white papers/columns/magazine articles.

Michael Kirchhoff’s Education

• University of Northern Iowa

  BA, Science, 1969 — 1973

  Graduated with Honors.

  Activities and Societies:

  Dean's List, University Head Resident, Beta Beta Beta (TriBeta)

Additional Information

Michael Kirchhoff’s Websites:

• My Company
• My Blog
• Zultys

Michael Kirchhoff’s Interests:

Traveling, technology, Internet

Michael Kirchhoff’s Groups:

Atlanta Telecom Professionals

•    CrossConnects North America: Telecom & Telephony Sales Professionals Group
•    Microsoft Response Point
•    Zultys

Michael Kirchhoff’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• career opportunities
• consulting offers
• new ventures
• job inquiries
• expertise requests
• business deals
• reference requests
• getting back in touch