Spectrum Signal Processing Appoints Mario Palumbo as VP of Engineering Burnaby British Columbia/January 26, 2004/Satnews/ Spectrum Signal Processing Inc. (NASDAQ:SSPI)(TSX:SSY) today announced that Mario Palumbo has been appointed as Vice President of Engineering. Dr. Palumbo has experience directing multidisciplinary engineering teams in the architecture, design and delivery of complex signal processing solutions for both the defense and telecommunications industries.Palumbo joined Spectrum in 1998 upon the acquisition of Alex Computer Systems and was most recently Spectrum's Director of Engineering responsible for its Voice over Packet product line. He will lead the development of Spectrum's software reconfigurable products as well as drive the realization of strategic product direction within the company. A native of New York State, Dr. Palumbo holds a PhD in Physics from Purdue University. "Mario, who is responsible for the execution of our development projects, possesses a rare blend of outstanding technical skills and leadership ability. Mario's role is complemented by that of Spectrum's Chief Technology Officer, Lee Pucker, who guides our technology strategy and roadmap. Lee is a recognized expert in software defined radio (SDR) and a director of the SDR Forum. Together, Mario and Lee will provide us with outstanding senior technological leadership," said Pascal Spothelfer, Spectrum's President and CEO.
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