Calian’s Advanced Technologies division is a global supplier of highly technical solutions, services and products to the Aerospace & Defence, Satellite, Wired & Terrestrial Wireless, Test & Measurement, AgTech and Nuclear industries.
We provide infrastructure for satellite ground systems including antennas, antenna/RF systems, and network management and gateways solutions for controlling and monitoring satellite network resources, equipment and services. Our engineering, nuclear and technical solutions teams are some of the most highly sought experts in their fields.
Advanced Technologies also designs and manufactures Calian and OEM branded communication products for wired and wireless applications and power management and control products for military vehicle applications. Additionally, we provide 3rd party build-to-print electronics/electromechanical engineering, manufacturing/test and product lifecycle management services for customers in commercial and defence/security markets.
Our customers are leaders in their industries who depend on Calian's expertise in delivering practical solutions on time and on budget. Key clients include Canadian Department of National Defence, Inmarsat, Intelsat, European Space Agency, Space Systems Loral, Boeing, Hughes, Lockheed Martin, Sirius XM Satellite Radio, Cobham SATCOM. Learn more about our Solutions:
After more than 30 years as part of Calian Group as the division formerly known as Calian SED and SED Systems, we've recently refreshed our brand to reflect updated organizational and marketing strategies. As of October 1, 2020, we are now Calian, Advanced Technologies.
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Patrick joined SED (now Advanced Technologies) in 1985 after completing an honors degree in Computer Science at the University of Saskatchewan. SED became a part of Calian in 1990. Throughout his extensive career within the organization, it was the variety of technical challenges, the commitment to our customers, and the opportunity for travel world-wide, that spurred him to grow in his career. Through progressive roles in the organization Patrick’s responsibilities grew until he became president of Advanced Technologies in 2012.
Patrick joined SED (now Advanced Technologies) in 1985 after completing an honors degree in Computer Science at the University of Saskatchewan. SED became a part of Calian in 1990. Throughout his extensive career within the organization, it was the variety of technical challenges, the commitment to our customers, and the opportunity for travel world-wide, that spurred him to grow in his career. Starting as a software developer on Canada’s Search and Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking program, he quickly realized importance of the work we do in this organization and of its potential for growth. Through progressive roles in the organization Patrick’s responsibilities grew until he became president of Advanced Technologies in 2012.
“We make a difference for our customers every day,” says Patrick Thera, “this drives our commitment to excellence, our innovation and the support that we demonstrate as a team.”
Headquartered in Saskatoon, SK, Patrick has grown an amazing multi-discipline team of engineers, technologists and production staff, in offices across Canada and Europe, capable of taking on the most difficult technical challenges.
Terry Rohrke
Aerospace & Defence
Terry has more than 36 years of experience at Calian, Advanced Technologies (formerly Calian SED) in various technical and managerial roles. These include production engineering, project and satellite operations management, and business development. Terry is responsible for developing lasting and growing relationships with major prime contractors, DND and SMEs on defence and aerospace programs where Calian’s engineering and manufacturing services can be provided. Terry is also responsible for the successful execution of the programs within the business unit.
Terry has more than 36 years of experience at Calian, Advanced Technologies (formerly Calian SED) in various technical and managerial roles. These include production engineering, project and satellite operations management, and business development. Terry is responsible for developing lasting and growing relationships with major prime contractors, DND and SMEs on defence and aerospace programs where Calian’s engineering and manufacturing services can be provided. Terry is also responsible for the successful execution of the programs within the business unit.
Darryl Kacher
Engineering Solutions & Services
Darryl is Vice President of Engineering and has over 25 years of experience with the company, working most recently on high performance RF ground stations in support of our customer’s leading-edge satellite systems. He is amazed on a daily basis by the world-class capabilities that his entire team brings to the table.
Darryl is Vice President of Engineering and has over 25 years of experience with the company, working most recently on high performance RF ground stations in support of our customer’s leading-edge satellite systems. He is amazed on a daily basis by the world-class capabilities that his entire team brings to the table.
Dan Baril
Satellite
Dan Baril has over 30 years of experience and has held a variety of technical and management roles with Calian, Advanced Technologies (formerly Calian SED). Dan is responsible for business development and project execution within Calian’s Gateway and Planning Systems’ business sector. Dan holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Saskatchewan.
Dan Baril has over 30 years of experience and has held a variety of technical and management roles with Calian, Advanced Technologies (formerly Calian SED). Dan is responsible for business development and project execution within Calian’s Gateway and Planning Systems’ business sector. Dan holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Saskatchewan.
Darren Schlageter
Satellite
Darren has over 25 years of experience in various positions of increasing responsibility in engineering, project, and management roles with Calian, Advanced Technologies (formerly Calian SED). He is responsible for identifying new opportunities, building customer relations and ensuring good project execution and meeting critical schedules. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan.
Darren has over 25 years of experience in various positions of increasing responsibility in engineering, project, and management roles with Calian, Advanced Technologies (formerly Calian SED). He is responsible for identifying new opportunities, building customer relations and ensuring good project execution and meeting critical schedules. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan.
Gord Youngson
Engineering Solutions & Services
Gord is an experienced Engineer, Manager, Director, with a demonstrated history of capturing and delivering operational and training programs in the Defence, Security, Healthcare and Critical Systems domains, demonstrating strong leadership, customer focus, team building, and organizational skills. Gord supports the development of the Engineering and Technical Services Business Line with a focus on the continued evolution of the capability/offering to the critical systems domain.
Gord is an experienced Engineer, Manager, Director, with a demonstrated history of capturing and delivering operational and training programs in the Defence, Security, Healthcare and Critical Systems domains, demonstrating strong leadership, customer focus, team building, and organizational skills. Gord supports the development of the Engineering and Technical Services Business Line with a focus on the continued evolution of the capability/offering to the critical systems domain.
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