Alexandre Cote
About Alexandre Cote
Alexandre Cote serves as the Vice President at MMIST, where he manages strategic partnerships and oversees product deployment in over 25 countries. He has a background in software development and engineering, with previous roles at Cisco and CAE, and holds degrees in Electrical Engineering and Management.
Current Role at MMIST
Alexandre Cote serves as Vice President at MMIST, a position he has held since 2013. In this role, he manages strategic partnerships and acts as the internal advocate for customers. He plays a crucial role in setting the strategic direction of the company, aligning it with customer needs and business goals. Cote oversees the deployment of MMIST's products across more than 25 countries, which include applications in commercial, humanitarian, military, and space sectors.
Previous Experience at MMIST
Before becoming Vice President, Alexandre Cote worked at MMIST in various capacities. He served as an Embedded Software Development Engineer for the Sherpa Unmanned Precision Aerial Delivery System from 2006 to 2007. Following that, he held the position of Product Manager for the Sherpa Precision Aerial Delivery System and Launchpads Mission Management System from 2007 to 2013. His experience at MMIST has contributed to his extensive knowledge in precision aerial delivery systems.
Professional Background in Engineering
Alexandre Cote has a solid engineering background, having worked at Cisco as a Development Test Engineer for the C12000 Gigabit Switch Router from 2005 to 2006 and as an Embedded Software Development Engineer from 2001 to 2005. Additionally, he worked at CAE as a Software Development Engineer in Simulation Systems Engineering Platforms from 1999 to 2001. This experience has equipped him with a strong foundation in software development and testing.
Educational Qualifications
Cote's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from McGill University, where he studied from 1997 to 2001. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Management from Carleton University, completing his studies from 2003 to 2006. Additionally, he attended Dawson College for Applied Science from 1995 to 1997 and Aero Loisirs Flight School for Management in Aviation from 1997 to 2002.
Flight Instruction Experience
In 2003, Alexandre Cote worked as a Class IV Flight Instructor at Ottawa Aviation Services for a period of six months. This role allowed him to gain practical experience in aviation and flight training, complementing his academic background in management and aviation.