Balsam Reda
About Balsam Reda
Balsam Reda is a Technology Specialist at TELUS, having participated in the Graduate Technology Leadership Program and previously interned at Pratt & Whitney and Ville de Montréal.
Current Role at TELUS
Balsam Reda is currently working at TELUS as a Technology Specialist under the Graduate Technology Leadership Program. In this role, Balsam has completed three distinct rotations: RAN Development & New Service Introduction, Reliability Data Engineering & Analytics, and National RAN Planning and GIS. This program has allowed Balsam to diversify experience across various technical areas within TELUS.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining TELUS, Balsam Reda accumulated substantial industry experience through internships. Balsam worked at Pratt & Whitney as an Engineering Intern from 2016 to 2017 and again in 2019, contributing for a total of one year and eleven months. Additionally, Balsam had a brief internship at Ville de Montréal as an Engineering Intern in 2018, providing valuable professional exposure for three months.
Education and Qualifications
Balsam Reda studied at Polytechnique Montréal, achieving a Baccalauréat en génie électrique from 2015 to 2020. Prior to this, Balsam completed SCIENCES PURES ET APPLIQUÉES at College Ahuntsic from 2012 to 2014. This educational background laid a strong foundation in electrical engineering and applied sciences, equipping Balsam with the required technical knowledge and skills.
Experience in Engineering and Analytics
During the tenure at TELUS, Balsam Reda gained significant experience in Reliability Data Engineering & Analytics. This involved focusing on data-driven insights aimed at improving system reliability. Balsam's rotations also included working on National RAN Planning and GIS, contributing to strategic planning and the utilization of geographic information systems for network development.
Participation in Graduate Technology Leadership Program
Balsam Reda is part of the Graduate Technology Leadership Program at TELUS, which includes multiple rotations in diverse technical fields. These rotations in RAN Development & New Service Introduction, Reliability Data Engineering & Analytics, and National RAN Planning and GIS have provided Balsam with comprehensive exposure to various facets of telecommunications technology and strategic planning.