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Shant Khatcherian

Beirut

Summary

Chief Technical Officer, prepared for impactful leadership in technology-driven environments. Extensive experience in orchestrating complex projects and driving technological advancements. Known for fostering collaborative team dynamics and adapting to evolving industry needs. Proficient in strategic planning and innovative problem-solving.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder & Chief Technical Officer

Kerrigan Technologies
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • With a group of remotely working engineers, I produced a multitude of custom hardware and software solutions for international clients such as Gunnebo Nordic, PowerX, ASDA, RedFruit, and more

Chief Technical Officer

SkyPro UAV
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • I led the development of unmanned vehicle avionics, propulsion, radio communications, and advanced AI-based payload technology, thus allowing the company achieve contracts with military and civilian agencies in multiple countries worth over 5 million USD

Chief Technical Officer

ProcomWave
01.2008 - 01.2015
  • At this Dubai-based system integrator I delivered large scale enterprise and industrial solutions such as wireless broadband, transmission, network security, voice over IP systems, and servers and data storage
  • Partnering with vendors such as Fujitsu, Bridgewave, Allied Telesis, Cisco, 4RF, Navini, our volume peaked at over 20 million AED per year

Chief Technical Officer

Alloyant Wireless Technologies
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • I made a diverse team of developers deliver the product consisting of radio hardware, firmware, MAC protocol, and management software
  • The technology was acquired by a competitor for a substantial sum (both of which I cannot disclose)

Chief Technical Officer

Northwest Communications
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • I led the implementation of a state-wide multi-vendor Fixed Wireless Access network in rural Nigeria with data and voice services, covering 30,000 subscribers
  • I was instrumental in being the first in Africa to introduce cutting edge Non-Line of Sight technology from AT&T

Developer

Freelance
01.2002 - 12.2003
  • Conceived and developed firewall software based on BSD OS with a graphical user interface and an online automatic update service, both rare innovations at the time.
  • Sold the product rights and source code to a Malaysian network security company the year after for 100,000 USD.

Education

B.Sc. - Information Technology

Collegium Technicum

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) -

Formatech

RF and Microwave Radio Engineering Course -

Stratex Networks

Class-5 Switching Course -

Lucent

Electrical Grounding and Protection Course -

Erico

VoIP Advanced Course -

Vegastream

Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Vision
  • Machine Learning
  • Electronics and Hardware Design
  • RF and Power
  • Unmanned Vehicle Propulsion, Avionics, Payload
  • C, C
  • Python
  • Basic, NET
  • Xojo, Shell
  • Linux, BSD

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
French
Advanced
C1
Arabic
Advanced
C1
Russian
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Founder & Chief Technical Officer

Kerrigan Technologies
01.2020 - 01.2023

Chief Technical Officer

SkyPro UAV
01.2016 - 01.2020

Chief Technical Officer

ProcomWave
01.2008 - 01.2015

Chief Technical Officer

Alloyant Wireless Technologies
01.2006 - 01.2008

Chief Technical Officer

Northwest Communications
01.2003 - 01.2005

Developer

Freelance
01.2002 - 12.2003

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) -

Formatech

RF and Microwave Radio Engineering Course -

Stratex Networks

Class-5 Switching Course -

Lucent

Electrical Grounding and Protection Course -

Erico

VoIP Advanced Course -

Vegastream

B.Sc. - Information Technology

Collegium Technicum
Shant Khatcherian