Ian Dowdall
About Ian Dowdall
Ian Dowdall is a Senior Business Analyst at TELUS in Burnaby, with extensive experience in business analysis and data visualization.
Senior Business Analyst at TELUS
Ian Dowdall currently holds the position of Senior Business Analyst at TELUS in Burnaby. His role involves the analysis and visualization of business process data flows. He is responsible for providing dynamic, timely, and accurate self-serve reporting. Ian manages the communication and delivery of initiatives through detailed business case presentations and resource management planning. He utilizes both Waterfall and Agile methodologies for software development life cycles.
Previous Experience at LGM Financial Services Inc.
From 2016 to 2019, Ian Dowdall worked as a Senior Business Analyst at LGM Financial Services Inc. in the Vancouver, Canada Area. In this role, he specialized in extracting and transforming data using functional SQL scripts. His responsibilities included creating detailed reports and analyzing business processes to improve operational efficiency.
Career Progression at TELUS Communications
Ian Dowdall has had a substantial career at TELUS Communications. He initially served as Systems Quality Analyst II from 2004 to 2008, followed by a role as Performance Analyst II from 2008 to 2010. He then became a Senior Business Analyst from 2010 to 2012 and later a Business Systems Analyst II from 2012 to 2015. In each role, he consistently focused on improving business processes and ensuring data accuracy.
Early Career and Education
Ian Dowdall began his career at O2 (Telefónica UK) as a Performance Analyst from 2001 to 2003 in Hilmorton, United Kingdom. He studied Telecommunications and Electrical Engineering at Coventry Technical College in the United Kingdom, achieving 60 Degree Credits via a BTEC Higher National Certificate in Engineering. Additionally, he completed a British Telecommunications Apprenticeship in Telecommunications Engineering over a span of three years at Career Training.
Expertise in Software Development Methodologies
Ian Dowdall possesses expertise in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies for software development life cycles. His proficiency in these methodologies allows him to adapt to various project requirements and deliver effective business solutions. He is skilled in the extraction and transformation of data using functional SQL scripts, which supports his analytical and reporting tasks.