People: DragonWave Inc (DRWI.O)

Mr. Erik Boch is Vice President - Engineering, Chief Technology Officer of DragonWave Inc. Prior to co-founding DragonWave in February 2000, Erik Boch held senior engineering or technical management positions at a number of communications and aerospace companies, namely Litton Systems Canada Ltd., ComDev International Ltd., Lockheed Martin Corporation and Newbridge (since acquired by Alcatel Canada, Inc.). While at Newbridge, Erik was Assistant Vice President of the Wireless Systems Group. Erik has been involved in various aspects of microwave and millimetre wave subsystem and system design for more than 22 years. Erik led the R&D team at Newbridge that introduced the first ATM-based fixed wireless access system in company's industry. He has been published in networking publications, including Telephony, Microwave Journal, Wireless Review, Internet Telephony and America’s Network. Erik holds several approved radio frequency (‘‘RF’’) design patents and patents pending. He holds a bachelor and a master’s degree in electrical engineering from Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and is a registered professional engineer.