Bob McGuire

Experience

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  Light Communications Corporation

  Jan 1983 - Jan 1985

  Engineer

  Designed defroster element for point-to-point infrared communications system. Project managed the implementation of point-to-point microwave and infrared communications systems.

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  Timeplex, Inc.

  Jan 1985 - Jan 1988

  System Engineer

  Design Wide Area Networks using T-1 links and TDM technology. Design private packet-switched networks and statistical multiplexed networks (precursors to today's routed IP networks.)

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  Ascom Timeplex

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1998

  Responsible for the overall corporate marketing and product management function. Managed a team of dozen professionals who streamlined product lines and improved marketing positioning to facilitate the company's return to profitability in 1997, leading to a partnership with an outside majority investor in 1998. Responsible for streamlining product line, reprioritizing product development priorities, communicating new focus to key customers and sales organization, represented company to Far East & European Distributors. As part of a corporate restructuring, I established a third tier support organization for the pre-sales system engineering organization. Transferred and hired individuals to staff the organization; ran the organization to support North American sales. Organization was targeted to expand to support worldwide sales. Established career advancement and development process for pre-sales system engineers in the US sales organization. Trained new-hire sales staff. Worked with major customers to communicate product direction and future feature content. Provided on-site oversight for Federal Reserve Network implementation. Responsible for product planning and lifecycle product management of LINK+ product line including LINK100+ and LINK ISDN Gateway Server. Managed product introduction of FrameServer, company's first frame relay access product.

  • Vice President of Product Management & Marketing

    Jan 1997 - Jan 1998

  • Assistant Vice President, Product Management

    Jan 1996 - Jan 1997

  • Director, Sales & Systems Support

    Jan 1994 - Jan 1996

  • Technical Director, US Sales

    Jan 1993 - Jan 1994

  • Product Manager

    Jan 1991 - Jan 1993
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  Control Resources Corporation

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

  Vice-President, Technical Services

  Responsible for product management, technical sales support, product demonstrations, early adopter management. Also supported corporate marketing efforts with regard to sales collateral, sales aids (presentations), and corporate website.

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  System Management ARTS (SMARTS)

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  Director of Product Marketing

  Write product descriptions and sales guides. Create and maintain price lists. Develop sales presentations. Train salesforce on product enhancements and new products.

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  DBM Group LLC

  Jan 2002 - Oct 2010

  Co-Owner

  As a seasoned business and technology manager, I was involved in building technology and interior design. I was responsible for business management, project management, and coordination of implementations. This business involves both retail and to-the-trade businesses, working with medium- to high-end customers and a variety of business partners. As part of the business, we addressed the emerging "green" building movement, through LEED accreditation.

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  Pinnacle Wireless, A Division of ESS, Inc.

  Oct 2010 - Sept 2014

  Project Manager, Systems Integration

  I was a project manager for for a Digital Mobile Radio system integration project for a major electric & gas utility in Massachusetts. Coordinate work between self-performing staff, both in-market and remote, as well as with sub-contractors. Provide training and support for new products and features as well as maintenance coordination for existing, installed systems.I was also involved in supporting the wireless systems requirements for major NYC construction projects in real estate development and transportation. Additionally, I oversaw the installation of Distributed Antenna Systems for major wireless operators in buildings. Show less

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  HighPoint

  Sept 2014 - now

  As the Manager of the PMO, I am responsible for leading the PM team to create and enable increasing levels of consistency, clarity, standardization and success in project execution. A large part of that is establishing, documenting, and enforcing HighPoint's Project Delivery processes and standards so that all components related to the completion of a project are carried out in the most efficient and effective manner while upholding and promoting HighPoint's reputation. In addition, I also provide an escalation point for the assigned project manager, engineers and/or clients if needed during the project lifecycle. Show less

  • PMO Manager

    Feb 2019 - now

  • Project Manager

    Sept 2014 - Feb 2019