Paul Borel
About Paul Borel
Paul Borel is an experienced SDN/NFV Product Manager at Brillio, specializing in Verizon's Virtual Network Services portfolio. He has a strong background in product management and technical sales support, with previous roles at Taqua, Nortel Networks, and Ribbon Communications.
Current Role at Brillio
Paul Borel is currently employed as an SDN/NFV Product Manager within the Advanced Technology Group at Brillio. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the management of Verizon's Virtual Network Services portfolio. His responsibilities include overseeing the development cycle and managing cross-functional teams that encompass IT development, marketing, regulatory, security, and compliance organizations.
Previous Experience at Taqua
Before joining Brillio, Paul Borel worked at Taqua for 16 years, from 2000 to 2016. In his role as Director of Product Management, he was involved in technical sales support, product documentation, and training. His extensive experience at Taqua provided him with valuable insights into product management and customer support in the telecommunications industry.
Experience at Nortel Networks
Paul Borel served as a Senior Manager of Sales Engineering at Nortel Networks from 1986 to 1998. During his 12 years at Nortel, he gained significant experience in sales engineering, which contributed to his expertise in managing technical teams and supporting product initiatives in the telecommunications sector.
Achievements in SBCaaS
In his role at Brillio, Paul Borel has specialized in managing the Session Border Controller as a Service (SBCaaS) within Verizon's Virtual Network Services portfolio. He achieved notable growth in fiscal year 2020, increasing the number of revenue-generating SBC instances by 77% and sessions by 38%. Additionally, he successfully expanded the SBCaaS solution's customer base by 130% during the same period.
Educational Background
Paul Borel studied at Texas A&M University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in technical principles, which he applies in his current and previous roles in the telecommunications industry.