Paul earned his BSEE from Northeastern University and his MBA from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He has over 20 years of experience in project engineering for electrical systems and field supervision responsibilities on projects involving power generation, power distribution, lighting, lighting control, grounding, fire detection, security alarm, telephone, lightning protection, surveillance, and card access systems. He is knowledgeable in sustainable building design and construction practices, and is an accredited professional in the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). Paul is registered as a professional engineer in 24 states and is certified with the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying.

An Adjunct Professor at Boston University, Paul teaches courses in electrical systems.