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Craig Suitor

Telecommunications Product Architect
Ottawa,ON

Summary

Accomplished Product Architect with a proven track record at Ciena and Nortel, specializing in product lifecycle management and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Expert in developing roadmaps and architectures that resonate with customer needs, while adeptly managing product design and issue resolution. Demonstrates a customer-centric approach, ensuring product solutions are innovative and competitive.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Architect

Ciena
Ottawa, ON
03.2013 - 10.2023
  • Developed product roadmaps, architectures, and feature specifications for a wide range of products, including 6500, WaveRouter, ONID, and Coherent Pluggables.
  • Lead a team of architects focused on all aspects of the product architecture, including platform design, Circuit Pack design, software architecture, and technology selection.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to identify customer needs and develop product solutions that meet those requirements.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to project timelines and budgets.
  • Evaluated the feasibility of design requests from the PLM based on product capabilities and consistency.
  • Researched modern product trends and adapted designs to match.
  • Resolved complex technical issues related to product architecture or implementation.
  • Worked closely with engineers throughout the organization in order to provide guidance on best practices regarding product design principles.
  • Participated in client meetings in order to discuss current project status or answer questions about upcoming releases.

Product Architect

Nortel
Ottawa, Ontario
06.2001 - 03.2013
  • Developed product roadmaps, architectures and feature specifications for 6500.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to identify customer needs and develop product solutions that meet those requirements.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

Education

Electronic Technologist -

Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON
12-1986

Skills

  • Product lifecycle management
  • Product roadmapping
  • Design thinking
  • Competitive analysis
  • Requirements gathering
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Product issue resolution
  • Customer-centric approach

Accomplishments

  • Ciena Distinguished Engineer

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Product Architect

Ciena
03.2013 - 10.2023

Product Architect

Nortel
06.2001 - 03.2013

Electronic Technologist -

Algonquin College

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