Igor Avlijas
About Igor Avlijas
Igor Avlijas is a Senior Product Manager at TELUS, specializing in Connected Worker solutions. He has extensive experience in product management, data analytics, and digital transformation across various industries.
Current Role at TELUS
Igor Avlijas is currently serving as the Senior Product Manager for Connected Worker at TELUS. In this role, he focuses on developing innovative solutions aimed at enhancing the productivity and safety of workers through connectivity solutions. His responsibilities include overseeing product life cycles, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring the delivery of customer-centric products that meet business objectives.
Previous Positions at Blackline Safety
Before joining TELUS, Igor Avlijas held multiple roles at Blackline Safety over several years. He served as Senior Data Product Manager and Data Analytics Team Lead from 2022 to 2023, and prior to that, he was Product Manager for Data and Analytics from 2021 to 2022. He also worked as a Product Advisor for Data and Analytics from 2020 to 2021. These roles involved leading data-driven product initiatives and integrating analytics to optimize safety solutions. His tenure at Blackline Safety was marked by a strong focus on leveraging data to drive product innovation and customer insights.
Experience in Digital Transformation at RSM
Igor Avlijas worked at RSM as a Director and Senior Manager in Digital Transformation Advisory and ServiceNow. Although his tenure was brief, lasting four months in each role in 2019 and 2020 respectively, he was instrumental in guiding digital transformation initiatives. He specialized in implementing ServiceNow solutions to improve business processes and enhance operational efficiency for clients in various industries.
Educational Background
Igor Avlijas has a robust educational foundation supporting his professional expertise. He studied at McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management, completing an Advanced Management Course (mini-MBA) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA). Additionally, he achieved a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Studies and Telecommunications from the University of Calgary. He also pursued a Minor in Business: Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Development at the Haskayne School of Business.
Early Career and Entrepreneurship
Igor Avlijas began his professional journey with diverse roles that built his expertise in various fields. He worked at Bantrel in multiple capacities, ranging from Jr. Field Engineer to Process Improvement Engineer. He later transitioned to entrepreneurial endeavors, founding myFave and serving as Business Development Director at TransPod Inc. His early career also included a role as a student painting business owner with College Pro, which highlighted his entrepreneurial spirit and leadership skills.