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SCOTT ROBERTS

Systems Integration | Home Automation | Technical Sales
Oakland, CA  |  (925) 818-5388  |  scott@scottr.net  |  scottr.net

Professional Summary

Systems integration specialist with 20+ years bridging residential construction, home automation, and technical education. Deep expertise in Lutron, Savant, and enterprise networking—designing and specifying integration packages up to $200K for luxury residential projects.

Proven ability to translate complex technical systems for architects, clients, and builders, ensuring stakeholders understand not just what they're getting but why it matters. California B-License contractor with hands-on understanding of how integration systems fit into real construction workflows. Active practitioner of AI-assisted development with deep understanding of LLM capabilities and constraints.

Technical Skills

Integration Platforms Lutron (Homeworks, RadioRA, shades), Savant, Sonos, distributed AV
Networking Layer 1-3 infrastructure, managed switches, routers, access points, mesh, IoT, VLAN
Emerging Technology Voice control systems, AI-driven home automation, natural language interfaces
Documentation Architecture decision records, system design documentation, async collaboration

Professional Experience

Independent Systems Consultant April 2023 – Present
Self-Employed | Bay Area, CA
  • Lead technical design for 5,000 sq ft residential-to-retreat center conversion
  • Consult with architects, builders, and clients on complex integration requirements
  • Translate technical specifications into language stakeholders can evaluate and approve
Technical Integration Consultant September 2019 – February 2021
Automated Environments, Inc. | Berkeley, CA
  • Technical liaison between architects, clients, GCs, and integration engineering team
  • Developed specifications for integration packages up to $200K (networking, lighting, AV, security)
  • Conducted system design consultations ensuring alignment between expectations and capabilities
  • Systems: Lutron, Savant, Sonos, ICRealtime, Cisco, Ubiquiti
Carpenter / Project Coordinator August 2016 – October 2019
East Bay Municipal Utility District | Oakland, CA
  • Coordinated building and infrastructure projects across $1B+ municipal utility operations
  • Represented team in capital project planning meetings; assisted with FTE and budget forecasting
Fractional Project Manager January 2013 – August 2016
Guiding Process, Inc. | Bay Area, CA
  • Managed $1M+ residential remodeling projects for high-end general contractors
  • Coordinated subs, schedules, budgets; translated progress into clear client updates
Owner / Qualifying Contractor January 2009 – December 2012
Company 128 | Bay Area, CA
  • Founded design-build company specializing in high-end custom residential work
  • California B-License as corporate qualifier (2009); managed full project lifecycle

Education

Somatic Coaching Certification | Strozzi Institute | 2022
B.S. Information Science & Technology (In Progress) | UW-Milwaukee | 2019 – Present
California Contractors License | B-General Building | 2009

Strengths

First-principles problem solving  •  Technical translation  •  Documentation discipline  •  AI fluency

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