Patrick Hunter
About Patrick Hunter
Patrick Hunter is a Senior Satellite Communications Specialist with over 20 years of experience in telecommunications, including expertise in broadcast and custom network engineering. He has held various roles at Telesat Canada and currently works for the Government of Canada, focusing on communications infrastructure upgrades.
Current Role at Government of Canada
Patrick Hunter has been serving as a Senior Satellite Communications Specialist at the Government of Canada since 2012. In this role, he focuses on satellite communications and has been involved in various projects related to communications infrastructure upgrades. His position is based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
Previous Experience at Telesat Canada
Patrick Hunter has a significant history with Telesat Canada, where he held multiple positions over a span of several years. He worked as a Senior Network Services Analyst from 1998 to 1999, a Senior Broadcast Engineering Associate from 1999 to 2002, and a Senior Engineering Associate from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, he served as Acting Director of Network Engineering for nine months in 2005-2006, and held various managerial roles, including Manager of Custom Network Engineering, Manager of Program Engineering, and Manager of Broadcast Engineering.
Education and Training
Patrick Hunter studied at Nova Scotia Community College from 1977 to 1979. This educational background provided him with foundational knowledge that supports his extensive career in telecommunications.
Telecommunications Expertise
With over 20 years of experience in telecommunications, Patrick Hunter possesses a diverse skill set that includes project management, customer service, broadcast engineering, and custom network engineering. His expertise extends to personnel management and communications infrastructure upgrades, reflecting his comprehensive understanding of the industry.