Ivo Maljevic, PhD
About Ivo Maljevic, PhD
Ivo Maljevic, PhD, is a Principal Technology Architect at TELUS and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Toronto, with extensive experience in telecommunications engineering and spectrum strategy.
Company
Ivo Maljevic, PhD, currently holds the position of Principal Technology Architect at TELUS in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. With a primary focus on system and link layer modeling, performance analysis, and RF analysis, he has played an integral role in developing technical solutions for deployment scenarios such as FDD/TDD, link budget calculation, capacity analysis, and interference management. He also addresses various RF-related issues, including product intermodulation identification and coexistence among communication systems.
Academic Title
Alongside his industry role, Ivo Maljevic serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Toronto. With over 10 years of teaching experience, he has covered both graduate and undergraduate courses, sharing his extensive knowledge in telecommunications engineering and wireless communication systems with students.
Professional Background
Ivo Maljevic has an extensive background in telecommunications engineering. He worked for TELUS as a Senior Design Specialist for 11 years before advancing to his current role. Additionally, he served as a Senior System Engineer at SOMA Networks for five years, where he refined his expertise in system engineering and communications technology. His experience spans regulatory bodies like ISED, RABC, and FCC, which govern spectrum management and communication regulations, and he actively contributes to 3GPP RAN4 and RANP standardization processes.
Educational Background
Ivo Maljevic holds a Doctor of Philosophy - PhD in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from the University of Toronto, where he studied from 1999 to 2004. He also achieved a Master of Science in Telecommunications Engineering from the University of Belgrade and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Montenegro. His robust academic background underpins his extensive expertise in telecommunications and engineering.
Industry Contributions and Recognition
As a Senior Member of the IEEE, Ivo Maljevic is recognized for his significant professional achievements in electrical and electronics engineering. He has authored over 20 refereed conference/journal papers, industry white papers, and tutorials, and has presented to various audiences both internally and externally. His work includes contributions to spectrum strategy, including carrier aggregation strategy and addressing spectrum-related challenges. He possesses in-depth knowledge of 3GPP-based IoT/mMTC technologies such as NB-IoT, eMTC, and RedCap.