Mal Raddalgoda MBA B.Eng.
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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About
I am a global subject matter expert and C-level business development leader for the Internet of Things (IoT) and Connected Car/Software Defined Vehicles. I have 35 years in telecommunications industry with 25 years of IOT business experience working with wireless carriers, global OEMs and strategic enterprise accounts. I started my IOT career with QNX Software (now Blackberry) selling the first embedded software contracts to automotive OEMs to put software in consumer vehicles.
I spent the last 9 years with Ericsson IOT Accelerator working with major MNOs and global OEMs deploying a wide variety of complex IOT solutions for global deployments.
I am an executive BD leader with extensive IoT, connected car, wireless, 5G, cloud, edge computing and telecom business experience with the people skills needed to galvanize cross-functional teams to consistently deliver significant impact on revenues. I thrive in both fast-paced start-ups & global multinationals where entrepreneurial drive, creativity and task ownership are recognized and rewarded.
#iot #iotplatforms #iotconnectivity #iotanalytics #iotservices #iotsolutions #iotinnovation #5G #AI/ML #connectedvehicles #connectedcars #softwaredefinedvehicles #cloudcomputing #edgecomputing #digitaltransformation
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Looking forward to meeting you at McLeod Software User Conference 2024 and chatting about how our #fleetmanagement solutions can empower your…
Looking forward to meeting you at McLeod Software User Conference 2024 and chatting about how our #fleetmanagement solutions can empower your…
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Experience
Education
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Activities and Societies: VP of Student Social Events, Graduate Business Association (GBA) for the MBA Program, Team Member of the Concordia University International Business Case Competition Team, Intramural Basketball
Graduated with a Masters Business Administration from Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto in 1992. In 1992, Canadian Business Magazine rated the Rotman MBA the #1 MBA program in Canada.
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Activities and Societies: IEEE of University of Ottawa, Vice-President Engineering Career Fair Organizer 1987. Student Member of AISEC.
Graduated with Bachelors in Engineering (B.Eng.) in 1987. Electrical Engineering Department, Computer Engineering Specialty
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Activities and Societies: Student Council President, Boy Athletic Association Vice-President, Science Club Vice-President, Science Fair Winner,Football Team, Basketball Team, Rugby Team
Best high school ever - Go Rams!!
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Industry Judge
Students in Engineering and Technology
- 1 month
Children
I was an Industry Judge for the Sustainable Home innovation Competition at SET2019 Conference at the University of Ottawa. A great personal experience engaging with enthusiastic high school students around developing innovative home designs of the future.
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CN Cycle - Cyclist/Fundraiser
CHEO -- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
- Present 8 years 5 months
Health
I'm participating in the CN Cycle for CHEO to ensure that CHEO remains a leader in creating better treatment options and finding new cures so that more kids survive cancer. I'm committed to raising awareness and funds for cancer research, care and support. I need your help to do my part. A donation from you would get me closer to my goal, and help CHEO continue their life-saving work. Please donate…
I'm participating in the CN Cycle for CHEO to ensure that CHEO remains a leader in creating better treatment options and finding new cures so that more kids survive cancer. I'm committed to raising awareness and funds for cancer research, care and support. I need your help to do my part. A donation from you would get me closer to my goal, and help CHEO continue their life-saving work. Please donate today!
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Business Mentor - The Entrepreneurial Adventure Program
The Learning Partnership (Canada)
- Present 9 years 11 months
Economic Empowerment
I am delivering an in-class program to Ottawa public school students about starting their own businesses. The purpose of the program is to teach business principles, leadership, team building and economic empowerment skills to Canadian youth by generating money for a worthy charity.
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Business Mentor & Volunteer Trainer - Economics of Success Program
Junior Achievement of Canada
- Present 23 years 1 month
Economic Empowerment
Junior Achievements' "Economics of Success" (EoS) program is a 1-day interactive program delivered to Grade 8 students in public schools. The program is delivered by volunteers from the business community. The purpose of the program is to educate children about the real costs of living and how education effects job prospects, income and our ability to achieve the lifestyle we want for ourselves.
I began as a EOS volunteer for JAEO in 2001 for several years then became a trainer of ESIS…Junior Achievements' "Economics of Success" (EoS) program is a 1-day interactive program delivered to Grade 8 students in public schools. The program is delivered by volunteers from the business community. The purpose of the program is to educate children about the real costs of living and how education effects job prospects, income and our ability to achieve the lifestyle we want for ourselves.
I began as a EOS volunteer for JAEO in 2001 for several years then became a trainer of ESIS volunteers 2005-2008. I recently re-joined Junior Achievement of Ottawa in 2014 as a EoS Volunteer after returning to Ottawa. -
Youth Soccer Coach (U13G, U19B)
West Ottawa Soccer Club
- 13 years 5 months
Children
I have been a volunteer youth soccer coach from U5 to U19B with West Ottawa Soccer Club & Kanata Soccer Club
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Youth Basketball Coach
Kanata Youth Basketball Association
- 3 years 6 months
Children
I was a volunteer basketball coach for KYBA from 2004-2007. I coached the house league championship team in 2004-2005 and 2005-2006.
Projects
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A Global First - BVLOS Drone Flight over Cellular 4G LTE with Indro Robotics & Cradlepoint
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Renfrew Country Emergency Services (Ontario, Canada) revolutionizes emergency response for rural cardiac patients by delivery of AED's via 4G LTE-connected drones flying Beyond-Visual-Line-Of-Sight up to 80 miles. This life-saving trial is a global first.
https://cradlepoint.com/press-release/cellular-connected-drones-deliver-lifesaving-emergency-defibrillators-following-groundbreaking/
#EricssonIOT #Indrorobotics #Cradlepoint #LTE #drone #uav #publicsafety #emergencyservices…Renfrew Country Emergency Services (Ontario, Canada) revolutionizes emergency response for rural cardiac patients by delivery of AED's via 4G LTE-connected drones flying Beyond-Visual-Line-Of-Sight up to 80 miles. This life-saving trial is a global first.
https://cradlepoint.com/press-release/cellular-connected-drones-deliver-lifesaving-emergency-defibrillators-following-groundbreaking/
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Augmented Reality for Firefighters over 5G with Qwake Technologies & Verizon at MWC 2019
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Enabling firefighters to see through smoke, navigate & communicate using a 5G-Connected AR visor that streams live video to a Incident Commander for instant situational awareness without requiring push-to-talk. This proof-of-concept is now being industrialized in partnership with Qwake Technologies, Verizon & Ericsson.
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ENCQOR 5G Innovation Network
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ENCQOR in $400 Million Innovation Program to drive 5G & IoT innovation and jobs in Canada.
- Provide an open ecosystem where industries can leverage ICT competence and innovation
- Enable the emergence of disruptive applications and services based on 5G capabilities
- Enable 1,000 Canadian Small and Medium Businesses to have a strategic advantage in developing solutions enabled through access to a pre-commercial 5G network
- Advance Research and Development initiatives through…ENCQOR in $400 Million Innovation Program to drive 5G & IoT innovation and jobs in Canada.
- Provide an open ecosystem where industries can leverage ICT competence and innovation
- Enable the emergence of disruptive applications and services based on 5G capabilities
- Enable 1,000 Canadian Small and Medium Businesses to have a strategic advantage in developing solutions enabled through access to a pre-commercial 5G network
- Advance Research and Development initiatives through POCs/Prototyping with Academia and Small and Medium Businesses
Honors & Awards
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Ericsson Impact Award
Ericsson - Technology and Emerging Business (BTEB)
The Impact Award celebrates Ericsson employees or teams who have had a stellar impact on Ericsson’s business success.These winners have often gone the extra mile of what is expected and have made outstanding contributions to advance our strategic priorities. The 30 BTEB winners will also receive a cash reward.
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Nortel Networks Post Graduate Bursary
Nortel Networks
I was one of 5 global recipients of a $20,000 Bursary from Nortel Networks to purse my graduate studies. I use the Nortel Networks Post Graduate Bursary to purse my MBA at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto
Languages
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English
Full professional proficiency
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French
Limited working proficiency
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