Dean Soucy
About Dean Soucy
Dean Soucy serves as the Senior Vice President of Engineering at Clever Devices, where he leads teams of varying sizes and manages substantial budgets. He has a strong background in hardware design, embedded systems, and network security, with previous leadership roles at Acision, Brother International, and Terabeam Wireless.
Work at Clever Devices
Dean Soucy has served as the Senior Vice President of Engineering at Clever Devices since 2009. In this role, he leads and develops engineering teams that range in size from 3 to 460 members. His leadership encompasses both local and offshore engineering teams located in Europe and Asia. He is responsible for overseeing the engineering department's strategic direction and ensuring the successful execution of various projects.
Previous Experience in Engineering Management
Prior to his current position, Dean Soucy held several significant roles in engineering management. He worked at Acision as Vice President of Engineering from 2006 to 2009. Before that, he was the Director of Product Development at Brother International from 1995 to 1998. His experience also includes serving as VP of Engineering and Chief Engineer at Terabeam Wireless, Inc. from 1998 to 2006, and as Engineering Manager at Zenith Data Systems from 1991 to 1995.
Education and Expertise
Dean Soucy earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Florida Atlantic University, where he studied from 1985 to 1988. He possesses expertise in hardware design, particularly in embedded systems, networking technologies, and wireless communications. His knowledge extends to regulatory and safety compliance, making him well-versed in the technical requirements of engineering projects.
Fiscal Accountability and Project Management
In his role as SVP of Engineering, Dean Soucy has fiscal accountability for managing annual budgets that can reach up to $50 million. This includes overseeing resource allocation, project funding, and capital expenditures. He has extensive experience managing multiple priorities, often handling over 50 simultaneous projects, which requires effective planning and resource management.
Technical Skills and Methodologies
Dean Soucy is skilled in various technical areas, including communication protocols and network security. He has specific knowledge of wireless networks such as 802.11 WiFi, 802.15.1 Bluetooth, and 802.16 WiMAX. Additionally, he utilizes process and planning methodologies, including LEAN Six Sigma, ISO-9000, and Total Quality Management (TQM), to enhance operational efficiency and project outcomes.