Rick Wesselman P.Eng
About Rick Wesselman P.Eng
Rick Wesselman is a Solutions Engineering Leader at Ribbon Communications in Canada, a position he has held since 2017. He has extensive experience in engineering and sales, having previously worked at Nortel and GENBAND in various roles over a span of nearly three decades.
Work at Ribbon
Rick Wesselman has served as the Solutions Engineering Leader for Canada at Ribbon Communications since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing engineering solutions and ensuring that client needs are met effectively. His tenure at Ribbon has lasted for seven years, during which he has contributed to various projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing communication technologies.
Previous Experience at Nortel
Prior to his current role, Rick Wesselman worked at Nortel for 14 years, from 1997 to 2011. He held the position of Senior Sales Engineer, where he was involved in sales strategies and technical support for Nortel's products. His extensive experience at Nortel included various roles that contributed to his expertise in the telecommunications sector.
Experience at GENBAND
Rick Wesselman was employed at GENBAND from 2010 to 2017, where he held the position of Senior Solutions Engineer for seven years. He later took on the role of Solutions Engineering Leader for Canada at GENBAND for a brief period in 2017. His work at GENBAND focused on delivering engineering solutions and supporting client engagements.
Educational Background
Rick Wesselman completed his studies at the University of Waterloo, earning a Bachelor of Applied Science in Systems Design Engineering from 1981 to 1986. He also attended the University of Toronto, where he studied Network Engineering for 11 months in 1991. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles relevant to his career.
Early Career at Nortel
Rick Wesselman's early career at Nortel spanned from 1985 to 1997, where he held various positions including Commissioning Engineering, New Product Program Management, and Business Development. This experience laid the groundwork for his later roles in sales and solutions engineering, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of the telecommunications industry.