Charles Abondo
About Charles Abondo
Charles Abondo serves as the Vice President of Product Engineering at B-Yond, bringing extensive experience in product management and engineering from various leadership roles in telecommunications and technology. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and has a proven track record of innovation, including multiple patents and expertise in next-generation technologies.
Work at B-Yond
Charles Abondo serves as the Vice President of Product Engineering at B-Yond, a role he has held since 2022. His position is based in the Silicon Valley, Bay Area, United States. In this capacity, he oversees product engineering initiatives, leveraging his extensive background in technology and engineering to drive innovation and development within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Charles Abondo holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Polytechnique Montreal, which he completed between 2002 and 2005. He also earned a Master’s degree in Micro-electronics from Université de Limoges from 1994 to 1998. Additionally, he has a Master of Science in Computer Science Engineering from Polytechnique Montreal, achieved from 2000 to 2001, and a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the same institution from 1999 to 2000. His educational background is complemented by certifications such as Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from Villanova University and Professional Scrum Master I from Scrum Organization.
Professional Background
Charles Abondo has held various leadership roles throughout his career. He worked at Canadian National (CN) in multiple capacities, including Director of Data & Analytics and Director of Customer Solutions and AI Engineering. Prior to his tenure at CN, he was a Partner and Co-Founder at i-Test from 2008 to 2016. His experience also includes positions at Ericsson as a Consultant and at TATA Communications Ltd. in various managerial roles. He has served as an Adjunct Professor at École Polytechnique de Montréal, contributing to the academic community while maintaining a strong professional presence in the industry.
Achievements and Contributions
Charles Abondo has a proven track record of innovation, holding seven patents that reflect his contributions to companies such as Tata Communications, Blueslice Networks, and Ericsson. His expertise spans microservices, API, IoT, big data, and next-generation technologies. He has demonstrated leadership in product, service, and solution design and development, showcasing his ability to lead multi-functional teams across diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Skills and Leadership Style
Charles Abondo is recognized for his dynamic and hands-on approach to innovation, combined with a macro vision. He possesses strong skills in coaching and invigorating talent to achieve optimal results. His experience in business process optimization, performance monitoring, and quality improvement has contributed to revenue margin expansion in his previous roles. His leadership style emphasizes collaboration and the effective management of multi-functional teams.