Francois Bessette

Francois Bessette is a Technical Leader at Cisco Systems, where they have worked since 2000, focusing on the development of real-time embedded software, particularly for high-end routers. They hold a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Sherbrooke, completed in 1984. Prior to Cisco, Francois held several roles, including DSP Senior Design Engineer at Newbridge Networks, where they designed telecommunication software and attended T1 standards meetings, and Manager of DSP Software Development at Castleton Network Systems, where they led a team and contributed to VoIP technology advancements. Throughout their career, Francois has demonstrated strong communication, initiative, and dependability, while continuously enhancing product quality in various technical domains.