Philippe M. Perey
Technical Director
CAE Inc.
Despite the economic uncertainty of the past 12 months, significant changes continue to transform our industry in visualization and database technologies. This transformation includes consolidation of subsystem providers, new projection and graphics technologies, and increasing availability of high-density geographical datasets. These events combine with secular trends in communication and connectivity as well as changes in traditional warfare, weapons and surveillance that have had a significant impact on how we fight and how we train.
Together we will take a look at these technologies and events; and ultimately how they impact our businesses and products. It is these innovations that advance our collective goal to achieve truly immersive and connected smart environments.
The IMAGE 2009 conference promises to be another unique and exciting event, with a long list of technical papers and tutorials that capture perspectives and insights and where we can once again exchange at both the technical and personal level.
Philippe has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (1986) from the Technical University of Nova Scotia (TUNS) and joined CAE in 1986 to work on advanced Radar simulation.
In 1999, Philippe was named to the position of Manager, IG development, encompassing real-time software and hardware developments.
In 2000, he became Director of Engineering for Visual Systems, encompassing Database Tools and Production, and Image Generator Developments.
In 2005, he was named Director of Synthetic Environment Engineering, responsible for software developments in visual systems, common database technologies (CDB), computer generated forces, instructor/operator systems and sensors.
In 2008, Philippe was promoted to Technical Director and Industry Expert in Visualization, and is a member of CAE's CTO office. In this capacity, Philippe contributes in defining the strategic technology evolution of CAE's products as well as assisting the CTO in the execution of his functions.
Philippe is a member of the Quebec order of engineers, and is also a member of the Board of Directors of the IMAGE Society, a non-profit organization promoting exchange in developments in visual systems and associated technologies.
Philippe lives in Montreal, Canada with his wife and four children. His hobbies include skiing, playing squash, scuba diving, and investing as well as a passion for beekeeping.