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Daniel Drouet

Co-Founder and Vice-president at Ajah

Montréal, Québec, Canada

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Work experience

(2011 to present)
Mentor, Founder Fuel

(June 2009 to present)
Co-Founder, Ajah

(January 2009 to June 2012)
Consultant, Anges Quebec
The largest Angel investor network in Quebec. I've been involved with helping them identify the best investment opportunities, coaching entrepreneurs on how to pitch and helping the angels close deals rapidly.

(March 2007 to December 2010)
Co-Founder, Partner, Montreal Start Up
Montreal Start Up is a Venture Investor which provides seed level financing to innovative companies in the Internet, wireless and media spaces.

(December 2008 to October 2009)
Board Member, Controllez Vous Inc.
The company behind Status.Net

(October 2003 to March 2009)
President, Ile sans fil
Île Sans Fil is a non-profit community group devoted to providing free wireless Internet access in public spaces throughout Montreal, Canada.

(May 2004 to February 2007)
Network Architect, International Institute of Telecommunications
Provide consulting and training to large enterprises and service providers across North America, Africa and the Middle-East. Expertise includes strategic planning, transitioning to IP based networks and Wireless Networking.

Evaluate and integrate new telecom and network equipment in a laboratory environment.

Work with researchers to develop new applications for 3G wireless networks.

Track emerging trends and technologies in the telecom sector.

(May 2000 to May 2004)
Customer Systems Engineer, Bell Canada
Translated enterprise business requirements into technical solutions.

Briefed customers on emerging technologies and provided direction for their network evolution.

Gained a solid understanding of the financial and operational issues faced by large enterprises and service providers.

Produced and presented detailed network design documents and business case analyses.

(May 1998 to August 1999)
Test Engineer, JDS-Uniphase
Wrote, tested and documented software to automate testing of optical amplifiers.

Commissioned and maintained complex test stations in a fast paced manufacturing environment. Re-designed the interface of these stations to facilitate the introduction of new product lines and improve efficiency.

Analyzed and optimized manufacturing process resulting in increased yields and significant cost reductions.

Ensured test procedures and documentation remained ISO 9001 compliant.

Education

(1995 to 2000)
Bachelor at McGill University
Specialization in Telecommunications.

(1987 to 1990)
Bachelor at McGill University
Specialization in International Development.