Tom Doiron

Contributing Analyst Principal Analyst, Intelligent Networking practice, ACG Research Tim Doiron is Principal Analyst, Intelligent Networking practice, at ACG Research. Doiron’s work is focused on network innovations and transformations in the areas of packet optical transport, data center inter-connect (DCI), transport/multi-layer SDN, and fixed-line network function virtualization (NFV). Prior to joining ACG Research, Doiron was Vice President, Product Management at Coriant. Doiron has more than 25 years of telecommunications industry experience. In addition to previous General Manager, product planning and product management posts at Tellabs, Doiron has held a variety of leadership positions in software development, product management, business development and marketing at ARRIS, Cadant, Ericsson and Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems. Doiron began his career working on fighter jets as an engineer in the avionics labs at McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing). He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from Southern Illinois University, a Master of Science in electrical engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and a Master of Business Administration from Webster University. Doiron also holds seven patents and is a member of IEEE, OSA and the Business Marketing Association (BMA). Tim is also an active member of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Industrial Advisory Board at Southern Illinois University.