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Montreal, Qc, Ca

Montreal, Quebec, Ca

Oversaw mid/long term network architecture, technology development and deployment including wireless (LTE-A, 5G/IoT, WiFi), DOCSIS, fiber optic, transport, core network, telephony, internet access, and services platforms. Led Innovation through continuous technology assessment. Products strategy: products definition, evolution and life-cycle management; Translated technology and product roadmaps in 5-Year budget plans. Led Engineering unit transformation.

Oversaw wireless planning, site acquisition, real estate management, deployment, spectrum acquisition and technology evolution. End-to-end Life cycle management of HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A, WiFi; Planning and deployment of VoLTE, VoWiFi, Enterprise WiFi and RCS; Spectrum acquisition strategy and auction leader.

Montreal, Qc, Ca

Built bridges between enterprises and the investment sector. Developed the firm’s original concept, professional services and business analysis tools. Recruited partners and senior consultants. Promoted the firm to enterprises and financial institutions, prepared services agreements and managed assigned consultants on a range of projects.

Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Ca

Spearheaded SR Telecom & Co’s global operations. Coordinated business planning and implemented the business transformation plan to streamline operations to the business plan; prepared commercial and development agreements with sister organizations; identified potential synergies to optimize value for the holding. Led preparation of financial and technical material for SR Telecom’s re-financing activities.

Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Ca

Led the Marketing/PLM division, innovative go-to-market strategies for ILEC, CLEC/WISP, wireless carriers and enterprise customers; Managed the Sales and Marketing process, sales/marketing material preparation, new product offerings’ introduction to customers, tender proposals preparation, and pricing.

Montréal, Qc, Ca

Led iBwave’s Operations: marketing and communications, product management, professional services, IS/IT, and customer support. Oversaw products strategy: products definition, evolution and commercialization; professional services strategy: services definition and alignment with products portfolio;

Alpharetta, Ga, Us

Led Solutions Development Group/Marketing to improve gross profit margin of Engineering Services by developing innovative solutions and service offerings for wireless carriers and enterprise customers. Supported Sales process, managed assigned consultants and maintained P&L responsibilities for the Group. Led Bell Canada’s Centre of Excellence for Enterprise (WiFi). Customers: Sprint/Nextel, Verizon Wireless, Cingular, AT&T, Bell Mobility, Motorola, IBM, American Tower, T-Mobile, Bell Canada, Onstar, Nortel.

Consulting mandates supporting start-ups: cellular networks and telephone operators Key Projects: TIW – UMTS Spectrum Auction Support, Brussels, Belgium | TIW – GSM Deployment Start-up, Prague, Czech Republic | Bell Canada International – WLL Startup, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; GSM Re-engineering, Taipei, Taiwan; CDMA Due Diligence, Seoul, South Korea; WLL Start-up, Monterey, Mexico; WLL and GSM start-up, Hyderabad, India