Reported to CEO. Responsible for overall strategy of the group and alignment across business units. Oversaw technology roadmap including product, support systems, front to back office. Technology included network engineering, all IT functions and cyber security. Led product and business model innovation. ▪ Participated in the due diligence, negotiations and modelling of several acquisitions. ▪ Developed Cogeco's wireless strategy, inclusive of lobbying and spectrum acquisition.▪ Initiated program to centralize procurement functions leading to substantial recurring savings.▪ Led digital transformation to optimize OPEX and drive customer NPS/net acquisitions.▪ Completed network upgrades to DOCSIS 3.1 enabling 1G service across the majority of systems.▪ Implemented cyber security governance model.▪ Spearheaded strategy and led the development of Android IPTV solution to the Canadian market.▪ Implemented collaboration tools, ERP with Finance and HCM, and data analytics.▪ Created a shared services IT organization to run legacy operations while pivoting to enterprise-wide cloud based common solutions.

Network performance monitoring solution vendor. Reporting to CEO. Global lead for R&D and product development activities including the CTO Office and engineering teams, approximately 150 employees. Restructured R&D organization to support strategic plan doubling the team in size while lowering the cost per headcount through sourcing partners by 40%.

Alcatel-Lucent was a leading telecommunications provider and manufacturer. It was acquired by Nokia in 2015. Dual role as functional leader for wireless R&D activities across Canada (300 HC) and global leader for Radio Network Controller (700), $50M overall budget. Managed site entry/exit strategy, outsourcing contract, and staff movement to achieve 45% budget reduction in legacy technology over 2 years.

General management position with overall multi-functional accountability (Product management, R&D, marketing, supplier partnership) for product strategy, delivery and achievement of business objectives (sales volumes and margins). Responsible for 1,000+ global delivery team.

R&D team lead (>700) across China, India, Naperville, and Ottawa with responsibility for budget and all aspects of product delivery. Achieved quality improvements over 3 years measured by 50% reduction in field trial time, 60% in field defects, and 65% in corrective loads. Received AT&T Award of Excellence for radio access network equipment swap.

Progressive positions in R&D & Product Line. Nortel Technology Award of Excellence ‘05.

Product line management function - product requirements definition to delivery - Nortel Technology Award of Excellence 2005.

Embedded software design for SONET OC3-12 add-drop multiplexer in start up environment.

Software Engineer for point of sale solution in start-up environment.