David Harvey
About David Harvey
David Harvey is the Director of Security and Smart Automation at TELUS, with over a decade of experience in various roles within the company, including product management and strategy planning.
Current Role at TELUS
David Harvey currently serves as the Director of Security and Smart Automation at TELUS. In this role, he oversees the development and implementation of security and smart automation strategies, ensuring robust protection and streamlined operations. His leadership contributes to advancing TELUS's technological capabilities in a competitive market.
Previous Roles at TELUS
David Harvey has held several significant positions at TELUS over his more than a decade-long tenure. Starting as a Business Analyst II from 2010 to 2012, he quickly transitioned to various product management roles. He served as Product Manager from 2012 to 2013 and again from 2013 to 2015 in the Toronto area, followed by a position as Senior Product Manager from 2015 to 2017 in Vancouver. Later, he was promoted to Manager of Strategy Planning and Competitive Intelligence, a role he held from 2017 to 2021 in Toronto.
Education and Academic Background
David Harvey earned a Bachelor of Arts with Honors (BAH) in Economics from Queen's University, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, he attended Upper Canada College (UCC) prior to his university education. His academic background in economics laid a strong foundation for his analytical and strategic skills, which he has effectively applied throughout his career in the telecommunications industry.
Career Beginnings and Early Experience
David Harvey began his professional journey shortly after graduating from Queen's University. His early career included a role at Rogers Communications Inc. as a Procurement Analyst from 2009 to 2010. He then transitioned to TELUS in 2010, starting as a Business Analyst II. This initial experience at Rogers coupled with his roles in TELUS solidified his expertise in the telecommunications sector.
Strategic Planning and Competitive Intelligence Expertise
David Harvey has a robust background in strategic planning and competitive intelligence, particularly highlighted during his tenure as Manager of Strategy Planning and Competitive Intelligence at TELUS from 2017 to 2021. In this role, he was responsible for developing strategies to navigate the competitive landscape, ensuring TELUS remained a leader in the telecommunications industry. His work involved analyzing market trends and competitor movements to inform business decisions.