SDN/NFV technology trends and academic research in Canada

The IEEE Ottawa, IEEE Ottawa Joint Chapter of Communications Society, Consumer Electronics Society, and Broadcast Technology Society (ComSoc/CESoc/BTS), IEEE Ottawa Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS), IEEE Ottawa Power and Energy Society (PES), IEEE Ottawa Joint Chapter of Reliability Society and Power Electronics Society (RS/PELS), IEEE Ottawa Educational Activities (EA), and Algonquin College Student Branch (ACSB) in conjunction with School of Advanced Technology, Algonquin College are inviting all interested IEEE members and other engineers, technologists, and students to an educational seminar on

SDN/NFV technology trends and academic research in Canada
by
Chris Bachalo, CTO Juniper Networks Canada

 

DATE: Thursday November 26, 2015

TIME: Refreshments, Registration and Networking: 06:00 p.m.; Seminar: 06:30 p.m. – 07:30 p.m.

PLACE: Algonquin College, 1385 Woodroffe Ave., School of Advanced Technology, T-Building,

Ciena-Optophotonics Lab (Room T129)

PARKING: No fee after 5:00 p.m. at the Visitors’ Parking Lots 8 & 9. Please respect restricted areas.

Admission: Free. Registration required. To ensure a seat, please register by e-mail contacting: Wahab Almuhtadi Almuhtadi@ieee.org

Abstract
Traditional network designs are failing service providers as recurring and new revenue streams fail to keep pace with escalating operational costs. In today’s marketplace, dependence on purpose-built hardware and use of manual systems interfaces lead to complex hardware stacks, over-provisioning, and lengthy service cycles. We will examine market trends that are leading to the adoption of SDN and NFV technologies in both the service provider and large enterprise markets. We will also review some of the academic research initiatives in Canada that are investigating use cases attempting to leverage the full potential of these new technologies.

Speaker’s Bio

Chris Bachalo is currently the Chief Technical Officer for Juniper Networks Canada. Mr Bachalo has accumulated 25 years of experience in the Canadian telecom industry. He joined Juniper in 2010 from Alcatel-Lucent (and former Newbridge Networks) where he was VP of Systems Engineering for 17 years. Chris is focused on building telecommunications solutions for Canadian service providers and large enterprise. He is also heavily engaged in Canadian academic research and has participated in multiple technology advisory boards including: University of Toronto Masters of Engineering in Telecommunications Advisory Board, NodeLogic Networks Technical Advisory Board and currently serves on Algonquin College Photonics and Laser Technology Advisory Board, BRIC/University of Regina (Bridging Research and Interoperability Center) Industry Advisory Board, SAVI/University of Toronto/York University (Smart Applications on Virtual Infrastructure) Industry Advisory Board, CENGN (Center of Excellence for Next Generation Networking) Industry Advisory Board, Invest Ottawa ICT Industry Sector Advisor, BCNet Industry Advisor, Nuvollo Networks industry advisor and is cofounder/technology advisor/co-author of primary patent for Enermotion Inc, a Canadian cleantech company. Chris has a BASc in Electrical Engineering from the University of Windsor and studied at the University of Toronto toward an MEng in Electrical Engineering.

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