Allen Underdown
About Allen Underdown
Allen Underdown is a Professional Services Solutions Consultant at Sangoma with extensive experience in telecommunications and engineering.
Professional Background
Allen Underdown is currently working at Sangoma as a Professional Services Solutions Consultant (since 2021). He previously worked at Star2Star Communications, LLC in different roles including Professional Services Engineer (2017–2022) and Sales Engineer (2015–2017). His career spans various roles and companies such as President at Praecom Consulting (2009–2015) and Ace Network Services (2008–2009), Channel Sales Engineer at Avaya (2008), Solutions Engineer/Design Engineer at Cross Telecom Corporation (2006–2008), and Senior Systems Engineer at STL Inc (2002–2005).
Education and Certifications
Allen Underdown studied at St. Louis Community College where he achieved an Associate of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering Technology (AAS EET) from 1982 to 1986. He holds multiple certifications including Avaya Certified Expert, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Sales Expert, Proxim Certified Broadband Engineer, Proxim Certified WiFi Engineer, Extreme Networks Associate - Pre Sales, and TIA Convergence Technologies Professional. Additionally, he holds an Amateur Radio Extra Class License.
Professional Associations
Allen is an active member of several professional organizations. He is part of the APCO Emerging Technologies Committee, demonstrating his involvement in the advancement of public safety communications. Additionally, he is a member of the Society of Telecommunications Consultants, which underscores his engagement with industry professionals.
Career Highlights
Allen's career began as a Data Communications Technician at Edward Jones Co (1987–1989), followed by various roles including Senior Technician at Enterprise Rent A Car (1989–1992), Technical Support Engineer at Consolidated Communications Inc. (1992–1996), Network Engineer at Monsanto Co (1996–1998), and Manager of Engineering Services at WAN Technologies Inc (1998–2000). He also worked independently as a Staff Consultant for Spectrum Resources Inc. from 1990 to 2006.
Roles and Responsibilities at Sangoma
In his role at Sangoma as a Professional Services Solutions Consultant, Allen Underdown maintains relationships with territory partners and works on special projects. His responsibilities focus on delivering professional services solutions effectively and collaborating with partners to achieve optimal results.