Darryl D. d’Aquin
Darryl D. d’Aquin
Business Accomplishments: In 1991, Darryl d’Aquin founded CommTech Industries, a data and communications system consulting, integration and management firm based in New Orleans. With over 60 engineers and professionals, CommTech has implemented and managed systems throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Russia, Singapore, Indonesia and Australia. These projects have included large scale systems designs for entire cities, international data systems, offshore communications, corporate data backbones, security and encryption, online data services, educational systems, banking solutions and electronic commerce. CommTech has partnerships with Microsoft, Cisco Systems, Oracle, Sun Microsystems, Lucent, Novell, Qwest Communications and Apple. In 1993, Mr. d'Aquin also founded CommNet Data Systems, a New Orleans-based Internet services company. CommNet grew to provide Internet and online data services for many of New Orleans' prominent businesses. It was later sold to a regional telephone company.
Community Involvement: Mr. d’Aquin supports several community, charitable and professional organizations individually and through CommTech. CommTech is the official web site sponsor for noma.org., the New Orleans Museum of Art’s web site, and the company hosts the web site for the New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity. CommTech also offers a scholarship through the University of New Orleans College of Engineering, and Mr. d’Aquin serves on the University of New Orleans Electrical Engineering Advisory Board as well as the College of Engineering Advisory Board. Additionally, Mr. d’Aquin serves on the New Orleans Metrovision task force and the Louisiana Department of Economic Development Technology Cluster. Mr. d'Aquin supports the Audubon Institute, New Orleans Chamber of Commerce, Louisiana Technology Council, New Orleans City Park, the University of New Orleans Alumni Foundation, Manresa House of Retreats and other Catholic organizations within the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
Achievements and Awards: Mr. d’Aquin was elected to the Board of Directors and is Vice President of the Krewe of Endymion, is on the Board of Directors of The Idea Village and received the National Society of Professional Engineers "Outstanding Engineering Achievement" award. He was recognized by New Orleans CityBusiness as one of the city’s “Top 40 Under 40,” establishing him as a member of the Power Generation. He has presented papers at the Offshore Technology Conference, UNO’s Business Series Seminars, Tech Mentor Seminar and Loyola's Continuing Legal Education Seminar. In addition, Mr. d’Aquin is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and the Professional Engineering Society.
College attended: Mr. d’Aquin earned a Bachelor of Sciences with honors in Electrical Engineering from the University of New Orleans.
Information Technology Growth: Local, Regional and the State
An in depth look at how local, regional and state-wide efforts in Louisiana's IT Industry resulted in economic growth. Through regional and state economic development organizations, Louisiana IT companies are able to collaborate and attract growth opportunities that might otherwise have not been possible. Coordinated regional and state industry cluster groups facilitated common growth issues and the initiatives necessary to grow each particular industry. Additionally, cross cluster discussions allow industries to identify opportunities to grow their respective industries through common needs and the application of current technologies that can create a competitive advantage for companies in our region and state.