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Duke Smith

Duke Smith

Telecommunication Systems Engineer

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  • About me

    Rottweiler Systems, Inc. - delivering beyond the cloud technology solutions in both security and communications.

  • Education

    • Various

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      Numerous Telecommunications Studies

      Various PBX Certifications (Samsung, Avaya, Nortel, esi, ITT, Intertel, ROLM, Mitel, NEC), CompTia A+/Net+Microsoft Networking Essentials, Ameritrain Microsoft 2000 trained, MMTA Certified (Telecommunications, LAN/WAN, CTI and Networking)U.S. Army DCO Office Repairman – TSSI Security Clearance (1985)

    • School of hard knocks

      1977 - 2009
      Masters Difficult Social and Economic Times

  • Experience

    • VARIOUS TELECOMMUNICATION COMPANIES

      Jan 1985 - Jan 1998
      Telecommunication Systems Engineer

      Installed, serviced and maintained various PBX, Key systems and TDM voice communication systems of all sizes and associated hardware.Key Contributions:Designed and implemented numerous business telephone systems, associated calling facilities and early network technology.Recognized for outstanding quality of customer service with numerous customer-support awards and personal commendation from clients.

    • Centerpoint Digital Services, Inc.

      Jan 1988 - now
      President, CEO

      Centerpoint provides Business Class Services in installation, sales and support on communication systems, security systems, computer networks, computers and data protection services.Some of the systems we support are Samsung, Nortel and Avaya. We are Microsoft Partners and provide a host of network support services as well.

    • Covad Communications

      Jan 1998 - Jan 2000
      Senior Transmission Technician

      Supervised and managed system development teams charged with implementing 29 central office locations containing the web of ATM transport hub for DSL and T1 products for the Atlanta market. Supervised key personnel assigned to testing, installation and maintenance of a bug-free, fully functional commercial ATM backbone with field installation technicians. Built and mentored cohesive, qualified teams committed to meeting schedule and deployment requirements.Key Contributions:Authored procedures in implementation and deployment of various DSL products over diverse and disparate LEC environments. Participated in regular audits for LEC regulatory compliance during deployment.Managed creation of high-profile circuit processing and scheduling solution while supervising implementation teams.Developed Field Service Technician staff and assisted in deployment efforts.Successfully deployed hundreds of DSL circuits in company record time. Show less

    • Rottweiler Systems, Inc.

      Jan 2002 - now
      President, CEO

      Rottweiler Systems, Inc. provides the nations top level Web-Enabled security solutions into the market place. Rottweiler provides sales, installation and after sales support for CCTV surveillance camera systems, Intrusion Systems, Keyscan Card Access Systems and voice over IP business telephone systems. And yes, we have apps for all of them. :-)

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • 70 Certifications on Microsoft, Surveillance, Access and Communication Products

      Samsung Electronics, Microsoft, Keyscan, 2Gig, Networx and Honeywell