Paul Astell
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Arnold Sheynman
I have had the pleasure to have Paul in my Systems Research team at RIM/BlackBerry Advanced Technology organization. During all years Paul displayed high level of competencies in building partnership and collaboration with multiple teams as well as strong project management skills, strong technical background, judgment, consensus building and decision-making. Paul provided an exceptional project management leadership on the Evolved EDGE program, Advanced Location Services project and others. He possesses such important qualities as high work ethics and setting high standards for himself and his team. I recommend Paul as a senior program manager with the highest level of confidence.
Daniel Badiere
I had the good fortune to work with Paul at RIM where he was a senior program manager. Paul is an extremely adept program manager with a strong technical background. He is quick to understand new concepts and to accurately assess problems. These skills combined with his personable nature earn him the respect of everyone with whom he works. A natural organizer who remains cool under pressure, Paul gets things done! I have repeatedly observed him breath new life into a program, propelling it to a focused and successful conclusion, often masterfully sparking critical dialog between technical groups. His admirable track record and solid reputation have lead to him being singled out to manage critical programs. I wholeheartedly recommend Paul as a senior program manager.
Arnold Sheynman
I have had the pleasure to have Paul in my Systems Research team at RIM/BlackBerry Advanced Technology organization. During all years Paul displayed high level of competencies in building partnership and collaboration with multiple teams as well as strong project management skills, strong technical background, judgment, consensus building and decision-making. Paul provided an exceptional project management leadership on the Evolved EDGE program, Advanced Location Services project and others. He possesses such important qualities as high work ethics and setting high standards for himself and his team. I recommend Paul as a senior program manager with the highest level of confidence.
Daniel Badiere
I had the good fortune to work with Paul at RIM where he was a senior program manager. Paul is an extremely adept program manager with a strong technical background. He is quick to understand new concepts and to accurately assess problems. These skills combined with his personable nature earn him the respect of everyone with whom he works. A natural organizer who remains cool under pressure, Paul gets things done! I have repeatedly observed him breath new life into a program, propelling it to a focused and successful conclusion, often masterfully sparking critical dialog between technical groups. His admirable track record and solid reputation have lead to him being singled out to manage critical programs. I wholeheartedly recommend Paul as a senior program manager.
Arnold Sheynman
I have had the pleasure to have Paul in my Systems Research team at RIM/BlackBerry Advanced Technology organization. During all years Paul displayed high level of competencies in building partnership and collaboration with multiple teams as well as strong project management skills, strong technical background, judgment, consensus building and decision-making. Paul provided an exceptional project management leadership on the Evolved EDGE program, Advanced Location Services project and others. He possesses such important qualities as high work ethics and setting high standards for himself and his team. I recommend Paul as a senior program manager with the highest level of confidence.
Daniel Badiere
I had the good fortune to work with Paul at RIM where he was a senior program manager. Paul is an extremely adept program manager with a strong technical background. He is quick to understand new concepts and to accurately assess problems. These skills combined with his personable nature earn him the respect of everyone with whom he works. A natural organizer who remains cool under pressure, Paul gets things done! I have repeatedly observed him breath new life into a program, propelling it to a focused and successful conclusion, often masterfully sparking critical dialog between technical groups. His admirable track record and solid reputation have lead to him being singled out to manage critical programs. I wholeheartedly recommend Paul as a senior program manager.
Arnold Sheynman
I have had the pleasure to have Paul in my Systems Research team at RIM/BlackBerry Advanced Technology organization. During all years Paul displayed high level of competencies in building partnership and collaboration with multiple teams as well as strong project management skills, strong technical background, judgment, consensus building and decision-making. Paul provided an exceptional project management leadership on the Evolved EDGE program, Advanced Location Services project and others. He possesses such important qualities as high work ethics and setting high standards for himself and his team. I recommend Paul as a senior program manager with the highest level of confidence.
Daniel Badiere
I had the good fortune to work with Paul at RIM where he was a senior program manager. Paul is an extremely adept program manager with a strong technical background. He is quick to understand new concepts and to accurately assess problems. These skills combined with his personable nature earn him the respect of everyone with whom he works. A natural organizer who remains cool under pressure, Paul gets things done! I have repeatedly observed him breath new life into a program, propelling it to a focused and successful conclusion, often masterfully sparking critical dialog between technical groups. His admirable track record and solid reputation have lead to him being singled out to manage critical programs. I wholeheartedly recommend Paul as a senior program manager.
Credentials
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PMP
Project Management InstituteNov, 2011- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Communications Research Centre
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Canada
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Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director, Outreach
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Oct 2020 - Present
Responsible for targeting strategic industry and academic collaborations to enhance the CRC’s impact in spectrum management techniques and technologies.
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Director, IM/IT
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Oct 2015 - Oct 2020
Responsible for transforming the CRC's Information Management practices as the Government embraces Open Data and Open Science. Also responsible for IT and driving the CRC's Cloud Computing adoption.
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Manager, Research Support Office
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May 2014 - Oct 2015
Managing a diverse group of functions, including a lean PMO, to support the researchers at the CRC.
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NPO PM Training
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Ottawa, Canada Area
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Co-President
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Apr 2013 - Present
www.npopmtraining.org is a Non Profit, volunteer run organization whose mission is to provide Project Management Training and support Coaching to Non Profits and Charities. It is currently based in Ottawa, Canada and is focused on organizations in the Ottawa Valley/Outaouais region. www.npopmtraining.org is a Non Profit, volunteer run organization whose mission is to provide Project Management Training and support Coaching to Non Profits and Charities. It is currently based in Ottawa, Canada and is focused on organizations in the Ottawa Valley/Outaouais region.
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BlackBerry
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Canada
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Program Manager
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May 2010 - Nov 2013
Project managed advanced technology projects and programs requiring high level technical expertise, collaborating with internal departments, end-customers, and external technology companies. - Tailored project management best practices for research projects, meeting unique project management needs and ensuring high quality outcomes.- Drove technology program for emerging Evolved EDGE standard, creating multiple patent applications and delivery of first Evolved EDGE smartphone.- Demonstrated performance of Evolved EDGE by running technology field trials in Asian cities, delivering excellent performance results for end-customers.- Project-managed WiGig research program, investigating low-cost 60GHz radios in cellular handsets, leading to discoveries on materials and manufacturing techniques, patent applications, and proof-of-concept (POC) demonstration.- Directed project teams in Canada, USA, and Germany, investigating tunable antenna optimization fundamentals, creating new methods for delivering best-in-class antenna performance in future smartphones.- Generated innovations for BlackBerry smartphones by leading next-generation cellular radio technology research and development program Show less
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Senior Systems Architect
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2007 - Jul 2010
Built private cellular network in Ottawa and Waterloo using Ericsson equipment, managed and operated via European cellular operator. Responsible for hiring support staff.- Reduced testing time and costs by using network, testing for European device compatibility. - Managed city planning permission, cable installation, leased line contracts, European operator interactions, final testing, and handoff. Went beyond job description, ensuring timely delivery of project.
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JSI
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Canada
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Software Development
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200 - 300 Employee
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Product Marketing Manager
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2005 - 2007
Product Management Marketing Program Management International account management Product Management Marketing Program Management International account management
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Nortel Networks
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Technical Architect, Optical Link Engineering Software
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2003 - 2004
Project-managed research and development of custom long-haul optical link engineering tool.- Decreased bid response from 2+ days to hours, increasing throughput and maintaining sales quote accuracy.- Defined and led study, collaborating with Bell Canada, for outdoor fiber temperature behaviour characterization, generating enhanced link budget techniques for extreme temperature locations.
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Senior Manager, Optical Link Budgets
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2000 - 2003
Created and managed new Next Generation Link Budget team, responsible for next-generation optical line system.- Managed custom 10Gbps Long-haul Optical link engineering group, downsizing 50% while increasing responsibility from North America to worldwide, facilitating $50M+ annual sales. Maintained customer responsiveness by reassigning resources, and collaborating with business team for managing custom budget request queue.- Led multi-functional, multi-site team, redesigning System Line-up and Test (SLAT) procedure for next generation optical platform. Reduced time by 50%, compared to legacy system, and created novel, industry-leading diagnostic capabilities in hardware and software.- Designed curriculum for Introduction to Optical Communications, collaborating with university professor, delivering 2-day short course for new-hires. Show less
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Senior Manager, Broadband Wireless Systems
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1999 - 2000
Oversaw Broadband Wireless product performance, including microwave and radio modem performance, data transport capability, copper interfaces, OAM&P, configurations, capacity, deployment, and manufacturing tests. Led delivery of system specifications, integration of Broadband Wireless product, and managed creation of System integration lab with $1.5M budget. Managed departmental budget of $3M.
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Senior Manager, Broadband Wireless RF Systems
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1998 - 1999
Managed team, specifying performance requirements of Microwave radio and radio modem of Broadband Wireless product. Provided performance screening specifications and test bed design for manufacturing line. Created and led Next-Generation architecture team, defining product architecture and key technologies.
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Various Engineering and Management positions in Wireless
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1990 - 1998
Manager, Broadband Wireless TDMA Modem Systems GroupManager, GSM Micro-basestation Systems GroupSenior Engineer, GSM Micro-basestation Systems GroupSenior Engineer, Omnipoint Basestation Systems GroupEngineer, DECT Systems Group
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Education
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OCDSB
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OCDSB
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OCDSB
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1982 - 1985
University of East Anglia
BSc, Electronic Systems Engineering -
1987 - 1988
University of Essex
MSc, Telecommunications
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