Hugo Arevalo
About Hugo Arevalo
Hugo Arevalo is the Program Management Office Manager at TELUS in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, with over 20 years of experience in strategy, program and project management, and operations.
Current Role at TELUS
Hugo Arevalo presently serves as the Program Management Office Manager at TELUS in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. In this role, he oversees significant program initiatives, focusing on driving critical business programs and establishing a culture of continuous improvement.
Professional Experience at TELUS
Hugo Arevalo's career at TELUS spans several key positions, beginning as a Project Manager from 2000 to 2003. He then served as Senior Project Manager from 2003 to 2009, followed by roles as Program Manager from 2009 to 2012, and Senior Program Manager from 2012 to 2017. He first held the title of Program Management Office Manager from 2017 to 2019, before assuming his current role. Throughout his tenure, he has led critical projects, managed large teams, and contributed to the transformation of key applications within the customer market segment.
Previous Roles Before TELUS
Before joining TELUS, Hugo Arevalo worked at Information Services Management BC (ISMBC) as a Project Manager from 2000 to 2001. He also served as Network Operations Manager at Telefonica from 1996 to 2000. These roles helped him build a solid foundation in project and network management, which he has leveraged throughout his career at TELUS.
Educational Background
Hugo Arevalo holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Victoria, obtained between 2015 and 2017. He also earned a Master’s in Project Management of Engineering Projects from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in 1999. Additionally, he achieved a BASc Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Universidad Nacional de Colombia in 1994. His educational background grounds his expertise in both business and engineering disciplines.
Expertise and Focus Areas
With over 20 years of experience in strategy, program and project management, process management, operations, vendor management, and financial planning, Hugo Arevalo applies his extensive knowledge in telecommunications and other industries. He excels in negotiating medium to major deals, managing large accounts, and leading transformative initiatives like the shift to DevOps and cloudification. His ability to guide teams through challenging scenarios and achieve set goals underscores his leadership capabilities.