Michael S. O’Brien Jr., RCDD
VicePresident | Co-Founder | Principal Consultant

With nearly three decades of experience in telecommunications infrastructure, Michael S. O’Brien Jr. co-founded Dearadh Telecommunications Consultants to help clients solve complex network challenges through thorough, standards-based design. A BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) since 2016, Mike has contributed to over 500 projects globally, spanning enterprise, healthcare, financial, military, and manufacturing sectors.

Before launching Dearadh, Mike spent 28 years with Panduit Corporation, advancing through roles in manufacturing, product development, and professional services, ultimately serving as a Solutions Architect. There, he became known for his deep technical insight, meticulous documentation, and ability to deliver physical infrastructure assessments and designs that support business-critical systems in data centers, industrial facilities, and enterprise environments.

His project portfolio includes work for top-tier clients such as United States Steel, Fresenius Kabi, Government Publishing Office (GPO), The Kraft Heinz Company, Hertz, and Western Union. Mike's practical, hands-on approach and cross-disciplinary experience make him a trusted advisor in aligning network infrastructure design with operational and strategic goals.

As a co-founder of Dearadh, Mike brings a relentless focus on quality, collaboration, and performance to every engagement. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, restoring automobiles, boating, and fishing, while staying connected to the trades through hands-on hobbies. His grounded approach, technical craftsmanship, and measured leadership style reflect the same values that define Dearadh’s work—reliability, precision, and long-term vision.

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