Robert Pettigrew

Robert Pettigrew has a diverse work experience spanning over 30 years. Robert currently holds the position of Vice President of Product Management at Aware360, a company that specializes in providing workplace safety solutions. In this role, Robert is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to ensure the safety of individuals in high-risk environments.

Prior to joining Aware360, Robert worked at SMART Technologies as the Director of Product Management. Robert led a team of product managers and was responsible for the overall strategy, execution, and success of SMART's portfolio of products and services. Robert also played a key role in establishing and driving the roadmap for products and services in the education and corporate markets.

Before SMART Technologies, Robert held the position of Director of Product Marketing at Artesyn Embedded Technologies. Robert managed the embedded computing business for the telecommunications infrastructure market and led a team of product marketing managers. Robert played a significant role in creating a market-leading AdvancedTCA computing portfolio.

Earlier in their career, Robert served as the Director of Technical Sales at Emerson Network Power Embedded Computing, where they led a global team of technical sales engineers. Robert was responsible for driving business development and design-in activity for telecommunications platform sales with major strategic accounts.

Robert gained valuable experience at Motorola Embedded Communications Computing, where they held various technical sales positions, including Systems Engineer and Area Engineering Manager. Robert also served as the worldwide Technical Sales Manager, responsible for managing technical sales operations in different regions.

Additionally, Robert has worked at Computing Devices Canada, Hughes Aircraft of Canada, SED Systems, and MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates in various roles, including Lead Software Engineer, Project Leader, Software Engineer, and Research Analyst.

Throughout their career, Robert Pettigrew has consistently demonstrated strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and a passion for driving product success. Their experience spans multiple industries and showcases their ability to adapt and excel in diverse environments.

Robert Pettigrew attended the University of Saskatchewan from 1982 to 1986, where they obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) degree in Engineering Physics. After that, they pursued further education at Simon Fraser University from 1988 to 1990, completing a Master of Applied Science (M.A.Sc) degree in Engineering Science. Additionally, Robert holds certifications as a Professional Engineer in both Alberta and Ontario, but the institution and specific dates of obtaining these certifications are not provided.