Alvaro Ipanaque, MBA, Pmp
About Alvaro Ipanaque, MBA, Pmp
Alvaro Ipanaque is a Senior Strategy Manager at TELUS in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, with extensive experience in business improvement and optimization across various sectors.
Title
Alvaro Ipanaque currently holds the position of Senior Strategy Manager at TELUS. His role involves strategic planning and implementation, contributing to the company's growth in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Company
Alvaro Ipanaque works at TELUS, a leading telecommunications company in Canada. His position involves developing and executing strategic initiatives that align with the company's goals.
Education and Expertise
Alvaro Ipanaque holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Smith School of Business at Queen's University, where he studied Business Strategy. He also earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in International Business/Trade/Commerce from Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas. His expertise includes business strategy, advanced analytics tools, and leading transformation projects with significant bottom-line impact.
Previous Roles
Before joining TELUS, Alvaro Ipanaque gained extensive experience in various roles. He worked as a Performance Improvement Consultant (Volunteer) at Immigrant Services Calgary for 10 months. He also served as Business Improvement Manager and Business Optimization Manager at Nutrien, and as Specialist Black Belt Lean Six Sigma and Specialist Talent Management & HR Analytics at Agrium. These roles involved continuous improvement, business development, and organizational effectiveness.
Professional Skills
Alvaro Ipanaque is known for his proficiency in advanced analytics tools such as Power Query, Power BI, Alteryx, Supply Chain Guru, and Tableau. He also has strong influencing skills, creative problem-solving abilities, and a talent for building collaborative relationships. Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, he excels at leading cross-functional teams and engaging stakeholders effectively.