Polina Bayvel

Critic
DISC Type : C

Royal Society Research Professor at UCL Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Polina Bayvel is a Professor of Optical Communications & Networks at University College London, where she heads the Optical Networks Group she founded in 1994. Her research focuses on maximizing the speed and capacity of optical fibre communication systems, underpinning the internet and digital infrastructure. She earned her PhD from UCL.

Personality Overview

Negotiator

Critic

Objective Thinker

They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often.  Unless the value is proven by data, they are unlikely to value fancy features. It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms.

Topics They Care About

Optical Network Capacity
Her core research focuses on the fundamental limits of optical fibre transmission and developing techniques to maximize data capacity and speed in global communication networks.
Intelligent Optical Infrastructure
She leads the multi-university TRANSNET Programme, aiming to create an adaptive, intelligent optical network that can dynamically allocate capacity where and when it is needed.
Mentoring Researchers
She is a dedicated supervisor focused on inspiring and developing the careers of younger researchers, many of whom have become academic and industrial leaders themselves.

Media Appearances

Professor Polina Bayvel, UCL Electronic and Electrical Engineering. Featured in YouTube

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Work History

10-2024
Royal Society Research Professor at UCL Electronic and Electrical Engineering
10-2002
2002 –date : Professor of Optical Communications & Networks; Head, Optical Networks Group at UCL (University College London)
12-1993 - 11-2003
RS URF/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Reader at UCL (University College London)
1-2000 - 1-2004
Technical Advisor/Consultant at Optical Capital Group
9-1990 - 11-1993
Principal Systems Engineer at STC/BNR Europe/Northern Telecom/Nortel

Education

1986 - 1989
PhD from UCL (University College London)

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Insights For Selling To Polina

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be formal and objective, they will appreciate it more
  • Tell them what ROI they can expect
  • If you can, show them industry reports or analyst comments instead of sharing anecdotal stories

DONT's

  • Do not use very emotional or colorful language
  • Avoid pushing them too much to involve other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘others just love’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Polina is

  • Proof of ROI, low pricing and objective proof points are the important factors for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Polina

  • They do not mind saying no if they believe that it is the right decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Polina move?

  • Their decision-making is neither very fast nor very slow, they are somewhere in between.
  • Can Polina take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if their analysis shows that it would be worth it.

You And Polina

Personality Compatibility


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