Paul Sarena

+1 619 330 5644
paul@sarena.org

Professional Experience

CEO for iTools (2008-present)

Sabbatical (2006-2007)

Business Development & Product Management, Connected Home Platform for DivX (2005-2006)

Sr. Business and Platform Architect for DivX (2003-2005)

Business development and system architecture for video on demand (VOD) systems for service providers (telcos, MSOs & media portals) for PC and consumer electronics (CE) devices.

CTO of Compium (2002-2003)

Built web and backend infrastructure for an outsourced technical support and online data backup service. Responsible for all facets of system design and development.

CEO of iTools (1995-1998, 2000-Present)

Created a popular Internet service providing tools for information retrieval and manipulation. Responsible for all facets of design, development, administration and growth of business.

Manager, Research & Development for INTERVU (1999)

Lead and participated in the research and development of new technologies and business opportunities utilizing INTERVU's massively distributed network

Product Manager for INTERVU (1998-1999)

Managed development process of new streaming media products and services utilizing INTERVU's distributed network of live and on-demand video servers

Sr. Project Manager for INTERVU (1998)

Responsible for all Rich Media customer support functions and development of V-Banners (streaming video ad banners)

Lead Software Engineer for Berkeley Systems Inc. (1995-1997)

Computer Systems Analyst for TIP Networks (1994-1995)

President of Computer Wares (1990-1994)

Education

Computer Science, System Architecture

Concordia University, Montreal, QC. (1995-1996)

Programmer-Analyst

Herzing Institute, Montreal, QC. (1993-1994)
Obtained C.E.C. with highest grade average of graduating class

Pure & Applied Science

John Abbott College, Ste-Anne de Bellevue, QC. (1991-1992)

Bilingual High School (English, French)

Pierrefonds Comprehensive H.S., Pierrefonds, QC. (1986-1991)
High School Diploma with Honors / Departmental Award for Excellence in Art

Technical Skills

Development Skills

Programming & Scripting Languages

Network Protocols

Document Standards

Operating Systems (Developing for, administering & using)

Applications & Server Software