Mike Smith

About Mike Smith

What is WhiteSpace? – We’re a team of building technology experts who navigate budgets, design, schedules and teams to deliver future-proof, operational and cost-efficient buildings for today’s competitive market. We’re the missing T in “T-MEP” – Owners and developers know that MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) design is important for planning, decision-making, budgeting and, ultimately, performance. Technology often falls in the “whitespace”. In today\'s competitive market, you simply can’t forget about it and everything it impacts. We are experts in building technology. This means, you don\'t have to be. Our services range from technology Master Planning for megadevelopments like Water Street Tampa and Arizona State University’s Novus Innovation Corridor to New Development and OPEX/CAPEX projects where we confidently guide owners and developers through the “whitespace” of technology design, construction administration and commissioning to secure an asset ready for the future and poised to make its mark. We have a strong national footprint, with expertise in regional markets. Some of our clients include: Brookfield Partners, Catellus, Kairoi Residential, Lang Partners, Skanska, Starwood Residential/ Highmark Residential and Strategic Property Partners. We collaborate with some of the best in the business. Our professional partners include: Gigamonster, Apple, ATT, Google, Commscope, Johnson Controls, Ruckus and Verizon. Connectivity is the name of our game. Our areas of focus include (but is not limited to): Internet of Things (IoT), Small Cell & DAS, Security, Smart Parking, Smart Waste, Building Management Systems, Data & Analytics, Rooftop Antennas, Cybersecurity, WiFi, Networks, Voice/Data/Video, Door Locks, CCTV Our clients and partners have good things to say about WhiteSpace: “WhiteSpace delivers secure, future-proof and innovative network technologies that position our clients for long-term success and marketability.” Bill Dodd, Gigamonster “WhiteSpace does an exceptional job of ensuring that every component of the complex and ever-changing systems needed to operate Brookfield Properties large-scale development projects are thoughtfully coordinated and properly implemented.” Frank Frallicciardi, Brookfield Properties Developing a project and want to confirm you’re including the basic technology requirements, setting a new standard or proactively preparing for the future? Email me to have a chat at m•••••@whitespacebt.com

Experience

1. President & CEO

   Whitespace, Building Technology Advisors

   Dec 2015 — Present · Cleveland/Akron, OH, US

   Recognized as a technology leader amongst peers and other industry leaders, Mike Smith has honed his more than 15 years of experience to focus on a niche in technology, operations, infrastructure, innovation and energy saving solutions specifically as it relates to the real estate industry.Smith is an expert in new and innovative industry technologies and has a clear understanding of how to leverage these technologies such as Internet of Things (IoT) and Intelligent Building technologies. He is a sought-after industry speaker and has been featured at the following conferences:• NMHC OpTech• Broadband Communities• Realcomm• iBConSmith is a passionate and creative technology problem-solver who leverages the power of relationships to solve complex issues and form long-lasting collaborative partnerships. With careful listening and attention to detail, he doesn’t miss an opportunity to make something better than he found it. Smith is a builder of “Go-to-Market” roadmap strategies for Enterprise Architecture that delivers results, increase an organization’s bottom-line and helps the company gain a competitive industry advantage.During his career, Smith has demonstrated an ability to work in a self-directed environment while balancing multiple competing priorities on tight deadlines in high-pressure environments. He is an influential leader and builder of cohesive, motivated and results-oriented teams. Smith is a strong team player and can work across organizational levels to consistently achieve results.Smith has gained deep experience in end-to-end process management, including stakeholder engagement, change management and organizational transformation from his various leadership roles.

Education

• Kent State University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2011 — 2013

• Kent State University

  Bachelor's degree, General Studies; Information Systems

  1994 — 1999

Skills

• Telecommunications
• Leadership
• Real Estate Development
• Vendor Management
• Security
• Marketing
• Disaster Recovery
• Negotiation
• Leases
• Management
• Team Building
• New Business Development
• Budgets
• Commercial Real Estate
• Energy Management
• Strategy
• Strategic Planning
• Business Development
• Property Management
• Technology
• Property
• Networking
• Project Management
• Project Planning
• Budgeting
• Contract Negotiation
• Real Estate