Robert Turnbull
About Robert Turnbull
Robert Turnbull serves as the Director of Engineering for Desktop Devices at Poly, a position he has held since 2020. He previously worked at Avaya and Nortel Networks, focusing on IP phone design and development.
Current Role at Poly
Robert Turnbull serves as the Director of Engineering for Desktop Devices at Poly, a position he has held since 2020. He is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. In this role, he oversees engineering initiatives related to desktop devices, focusing on product development and innovation within the company.
Previous Experience at Avaya
Before joining Poly, Robert Turnbull worked at Avaya as the IP Phone Design & Development Manager from 2010 to 2020. During his decade-long tenure in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, he was responsible for leading design and development projects for IP phone technology, contributing to advancements in communication devices.
Experience at Nortel Networks
Robert Turnbull was employed at Nortel Networks as an IP Phone Hardware Designer from 2002 to 2009. His role in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, involved designing hardware for IP phones, which played a significant part in the evolution of telecommunication devices during that period.
Educational Background
Robert Turnbull holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) degree in Electrical Engineering from The University of British Columbia, where he studied from 1980 to 1984. He also attended the British Columbia Institute of Technology from 1975 to 1977, focusing on Electronics and Communications.