Scot MacTaggart, Chief Innovation Officer at DES, a smart buildings technology integrator.

Scot MacTaggart

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Work

Chief Innovation Officer, Dagostino Electronic Services
Smart building systems integrator, combining IT, networking, cybersecurity, building controls and physical security into intelligent and intuitive environments.Owner, Crusher Deluxe
A hub for creators, innovators and inventors in Western Pennsylvania to share their work, from artists and musicians to developers and entrepreneurs.Host and Owner, Pitchwerks
Education and entertainment about innovation & startups, especially focused on how difficult it can be to explain - and get support for - new ideas.Mentor / Advisor to Early Stage Founders
Support of local startups and early stage companies seeking to develop their sales, marketing, and early stage operations.

Affiliations & Groups

Media Mentions

Causes & Issues

  • American Red Cross, an incredible resource, from smoke detector giveaways, blood drives and CPR classes to crisis relief for major storms and house fires.

  • Clean Air Task Force, legal, technical and strategic efforts have earned CATF the reputation of "the world's most effective climate change nonprofit".

  • Less Plastic, UK-based, publishers of the book Plastic Game Changer, pointing out the troublesome irony of indestructible disposables.

  • United Spinal Association, working to improve the quality of life for individuals who use wheelchairs, including those with spinal cord injuries.

  • Venture for America, helping cities like Pittsburgh to attract top talent to work at startups and innovation leaders.

  • Women In Tech Pittsburgh, doing more than their fair share - including funding training programs - so everyone feels welcome building the future.

Dagostino Electronic Services

  • Structured Cable, everything needed to transmit data and low voltage power. Brands: CommScope, Corning, Hubbell and Superior Essex.

  • IT & Networking, a complete range IT products and services. Brands: Alcatel-Lucent, Aruba, Barracuda, Dell, Fortinet, Juniper, Microsoft, Okta.

  • Physical Security, advanced video surveillance, door access control, burglar alarms and monitoring. Genetec, Milestone, Axis, Hanwha Techwin, DSX.

  • Building & Lighting Controls, the future of smart, sustainable buildings with WELL and RESET certifications. Brands: KODE Labs, Lutron, Philips Signify.

  • Audio-Visual / Multimedia, video and audio technologies for events, webinars, and exhibits. Brands: AMX, Biamp, Crestron, Extron, JBL, Philips, Planar, Poly.

  • Voice & Connectivity, phone systems, and various communications services. Internet, fiber optic, MPLS, SD-WAN. Alcatel-Lucent, Crown Castle, DQE, NEC.

Pittsburgh AI Works

  • Data, Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence: Professional services, matched primarily with IBM Data & AI products. Pittsburgh AI Works helps businesses in harnessing the power of business data and automations.

  • Cloud Computing: Professional services, matched with appropriate products from Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure and IBM Cloud. As the cloud gets more complicated, Pittsburgh AI Works can be a helpful guide to what's next.

  • Sensors & Data Creation: Professional services, sensors and connectivity products. Internet of Things (IoT) devices observe and measure the real world. Pittsburgh AI Works has experience with a wide range of useful IoT sensors.

  • INFOpgh: Seminars. Practical executive briefings for mid-market businesses looking to learn practical ways that larger businesses and other early adopters have integrated data and AI to compete in the marketplace.