Gurtej Sandhu, P.Eng, Pmp
About Gurtej Sandhu, P.Eng, Pmp
Gurtej Sandhu is a Senior Manager at CIBC with extensive experience in product management and technology solutions, having previously worked at TD, SecureKey Technologies, and BlackBerry.
Senior Manager at CIBC
Since 2017, Gurtej Sandhu has been serving as a Senior Manager at CIBC in the Toronto, Canada Area. In this role, he has been utilizing his extensive experience and expertise in product management and strategic planning to drive the company's initiatives forward.
Chief Product Owner at TD
From 2014 to 2017, Gurtej Sandhu was the Chief Product Owner at TD, specifically working on the UGO Mobile Wallet. During his tenure, he launched the UGO Wallet application across multiple platforms. This application facilitated NFC Mobile Payments and provided digital solutions for loyalty and gift cards.
Product Owner at SecureKey Technologies Inc
Gurtej Sandhu worked at SecureKey Technologies Inc from 2013 to 2014 as a Scrum Master/Product Owner. He contributed significantly to the company's Digital Identity and Authentication cloud service. His efforts led to a reduction in annual operational costs by $500,000 through the elimination of product waste. Additionally, he delivered key enhancements that enabled secure login to government agency websites using banking credentials.
Product Manager at BlackBerry
Gurtej Sandhu spent a substantial part of his career at BlackBerry, where he held multiple roles. From 2010 to 2013, he was a Product Manager/Platform Specialist in Mississauga, Ontario. Prior to that, from 2007 to 2010, he worked as a Technical Partnership Manager in Waterloo, Ontario. During his tenure, he launched the first third-party Mobile Device Management (MDM) and VoIP/OTT application, expanding the mobile app ecosystem to over 100 applications.
Educational Background
Gurtej Sandhu studied Engineering at Carleton University from 2002 to 2007, where he achieved a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. His educational background laid a strong foundation for his career in technology and product management.