Experience

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  Optigo Networks

  • Canada
  • Computer Networking Products
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Chief Executive Officer

    • Jan 2023 - Present

    Duties include the responsibility for all elements of the business, collaborating with and guiding the leadership team, expanding product offerings, and growing revenues.

  • Board Director

    • Apr 2020 - Present

    Member of the board of directors.

  • Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel

    • May 2021 - Jan 2023

    Responsibilities included management of all corporate functions (including finance, legal compliance, licensing, securities, dispute resolution, controls and processes, and human resources).

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  Avigilon

  • Vancouver, Canada Area

  • Chief Legal Officer, Senior Vice President, and Corporate Secretary

    • Oct 2013 - Dec 2018
    • Vancouver, Canada Area

    Key executive at TSX-listed surveillance leader operating in over 100 countries. Founded and ran Avigilon’s legal department with global oversight over litigation, mergers and acquisitions, patents and trademarks, contracts, employment matters, commercial leases, international trade, tax structuring, public disclosure, and incentive securities.Part of management team that rapidly grew and scaled the business in a highly competitive industry, more than tripling annual revenue and profit from 2013 to 2017 (to US$408m revenue and US$81.3m adjusted EBITDA).Designed and oversaw Avigilon’s corporate sale process, culminating in its acquisition by Motorola Solutions in March 2018 for over US$1b via a plan of arrangement.Supported the board of directors, including advice, logistics, records, engaging external experts, compliance, education, and researching and integrating technology solutions.Grew Avigilon’s patent portfolio from single digits to over 750 patents worldwide, including the covert purchase of over 100 patents from five corporations. Designed, launched, and led Avigilon’s outbound patent licensing program, changing the legal department from a cost center to a revenue generator.Completed the C$42m acquisition of a 135,000 square foot office tower in downtown Vancouver, then spearheaded its C$107.5m sale and leaseback to Avigilon 18 months later, unlocking significant profit.Negotiated and closed aggregate capital raises of over ~C$450m through prospectus (C$169m) and debt (US$240m) financings.Oversaw, structured, and closed business acquisitions including ObjectVideo, Inc. (US$80.3m) and VideoIQ, Inc. (US$32m).Managed and successfully resolved a number of inbound and outbound intellectual property litigations.Joined in October 2013 as Corporate Counsel, promoted to VP of Legal and Corporate Secretary in January 2014, and to Chief Legal Officer in March 2015.

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  Columbus Group

  • Vancouver, Canada Area

  • Fractional General Counsel

    • Jul 2008 - Oct 2013
    • Vancouver, Canada Area

    Senior executive and general counsel for a group of publicly-traded natural resource companies that included Columbus Gold Corporation, Columbus Silver Corporation, and Empire Mining Corporation.Representative work included negotiating and completing a regular flow of natural resource deals, private placement and prospectus financings, property options, asset acquisitions and dispositions, shareholder meetings, employment matters, board management, and regulatory compliance and disclosure.

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  DuMoulin Black LLP

  • Vancouver, Canada Area

  • Associate Legal Counsel

    • Feb 2006 - Jul 2008
    • Vancouver, Canada Area

    Associate practicing corporate and securities law at boutique law firm in Vancouver, BC.

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  Davis LLP

  • Vancouver, Canada Area

  • Associate Legal Counsel

    • Feb 2004 - Feb 2006
    • Vancouver, Canada Area

    Associate practicing corporate and intellectual property law at a national Canadian law firm.

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  Testa, Hurwitz & Thibeault, LLP

  • Greater Boston Area

  • Associate Legal Counsel

    • Sep 2001 - Jan 2003
    • Greater Boston Area

    Associate practicing corporate and intellectual property law at a busy downtown Boston law firm.