Stephane Paquet

Stephane Paquet is a seasoned technology professional with extensive experience in software architecture and engineering, currently serving as Senior Director and Chief Architect at Ciena since August 2015. Throughout a diverse career, Stephane has held multiple leadership roles, including Senior Director Cloud Software Engineering, where responsibilities include enabling cloud strategies across Azure, AWS, and Salesforce. Prior experience encompasses positions at Cyan, Inc., where expertise in Test Engineering and application development was honed, and roles in various volunteer capacities, such as at Credo High School, enhancing IT capabilities for community organizations. Stephane's formative experience includes significant contributions to Bell Canada, ONI Systems, and multiple companies focusing on software integration and architecture. Educational background includes advanced training at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a BSc in Computer Engineering from Université Laval.