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NICK CHALKIADAKIS

NICK CHALKIADAKIS

B.ENG, MBA
St-Laurent,QC

Summary

Experienced executive with a proven track record of over 25 years in the aerospace industry, specializing in the development, supply, and sales of avionic products and services for the global commercial and defense segments.


Recognized for effectively leading complex business units, setting their strategic direction, and making high-level decisions to ensure their overall success. Skilled in managing diverse functional teams within these units.


Now actively seeking a dynamic leadership role that offers a challenging opportunity to leverage expertise and drive organizational success.

Work History

Director

CMC Electronics, Navigation
01.2019 - Current
  • Responsible for the profitability and growth of the Navigations Systems Business Unit through the pursuit of profitable new business, value creation and improved productivity o Deployed the value drivers and metrics within the business unit organization for monthly management and tracking o Streamlined activities and team organization for better performance o Drive the sales team to meet BU sales objectives, customer/market data and new business opportunities
  • Completed FY19 and FY20 with significantly better performance than plan

Senior Product Manager

CMC Electronics, FMS & Navigation System Solutions
01.2012 - Current
  • Product Management responsibilities for Flight Management Systems (FMS) and
  • Navigations solutions
  • Responsibilities include: o Responsible for P&L and required R&D o Oversee Program Management execution, to ensure it remains in line with the program and the business unit yearly objectives o Development and implementation of the product strategy for FMS and oversight of all related pursuits from RFI to contract award o Generate FMS and Navigation System Solutions business plan, roadmap and marketing activities for its commercial exploitation
  • Proven yearly results exceeding annual objectives.

Product/Program Manager

CMC Electronics, Flight Management Systems
01.2006 - 01.2012
  • Reporting directly to the General Manager of Navigation Systems: Program manager of multiple programs for FMS development and certification
  • Responsible for the planning, resources management and budget of all lifecycle phases of the program, including development, production and support
  • Managing customers and programs internationally Define Product requirements and roadmap, manage the funding sources and set product priorities between the various programs
  • Working closely with Marketing on new pursuits and future business opportunities.

SoftwareProjectEngineer CMC Electronics
01.2002 - 01.2006
  • Worked on a Flight Management System Software Project Engineer of multi-site and multi-year development programs Responsible for project planning and control (Primavera), including scheduling (WBS), costs, software plans, and resources Monitor development, identify risks and budget overruns Prepare and provide all deliverables for software development and release Interview, hire, train and supervise engineers Define features and software releases with customer and/or certification authorities Provide bids and estimates for RFPs

Senior Software Engineer

Movaz Networks –DWDM Optical Networks
01.2001 - 01.2002
  • Worked on the Ray Product Line, developing DWDM Optical products Worked in a fast-paced startup environment, with a strong emphasis on Time-to-Market (TTM) and being at the leading edge of technology Worked closely with the Atlanta R&D group, to develop new products:
  • Full software life-cycle development, from conception to implementation, testing and deployment
  • Coordinated development activities across multiple sites.

Software Engineer

Nortel Networks
01.2000 - 01.2001
  • Worked on the Universal Edge 9000, a high-speed access platform used to provide DSL for high speed
  • Internet access Worked within cross-functional, multi-site teams to develop the following new features: Responsible for all stages of product R&D, including requirements definition, design, implementation, testing and documentation Worked jointly with customers to resolve issues related to beta and final releases.

Software Engineer

CMC Electronics
01.1997 - 01.2000
  • Worked on a GPS-based Flight Management System, installed on several major airlines Responsible for the requirements definition, design, implementation, testing and documentation, as required for flight certification, for the following software components Defined product features jointly with pilots/customers and prepared demos for major clients Led a team of engineers for new product feature development and testing
  • Coordinated and executed the Verification Process

Education

B.ENG -

McGill University

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - undefined

McGill University
2003

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical

1996

Skills

Leadership

Business Strategy

Product/Program Management

General Management

Timeline

Director

CMC Electronics, Navigation
01.2019 - Current

Senior Product Manager

CMC Electronics, FMS & Navigation System Solutions
01.2012 - Current

Product/Program Manager

CMC Electronics, Flight Management Systems
01.2006 - 01.2012

SoftwareProjectEngineer CMC Electronics
01.2002 - 01.2006

Senior Software Engineer

Movaz Networks –DWDM Optical Networks
01.2001 - 01.2002

Software Engineer

Nortel Networks
01.2000 - 01.2001

Software Engineer

CMC Electronics
01.1997 - 01.2000

B.ENG -

McGill University

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - undefined

McGill University

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical

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