Jarad Wilson
About Jarad Wilson
Jarad Wilson is the DevOps Manager for Regulatory Mandated Services at TELUS in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with extensive experience in network services and emergency management projects.
Company
Jarad Wilson currently works at TELUS, a telecommunications and information technology company based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His roles at TELUS have progressed over the years, reflecting a deepening expertise and growing responsibility within the company.
Title
Jarad Wilson holds the position of Dev Ops Manager in Regulatory Mandated Services at TELUS. His responsibilities include overseeing critical projects and initiatives that ensure regulatory compliance and enhanced service delivery.
Education and Expertise
Jarad Wilson studied at DeVry University, where he obtained a BSc in Computer Information Systems. This educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in computer technologies and information systems management, which has been instrumental in his numerous roles within the telecommunications industry.
Professional Background
Jarad Wilson's professional journey includes significant roles at TELUS and Bell Mobility. He has held multiple positions at TELUS, starting as a Senior Switch Specialist in Markham, Ontario, from 2000 to 2006, moving to Network Specialist III, then Operations Service Assurance Manager – Wireless, followed by DevOps Manager – Technology Strategy, Network Services & Applications, and currently, DevOps Manager in Regulatory Mandated Services. He also served as a Switch Technician and Software Deployment Analyst at Bell Mobility in Etobicoke.
Projects and Initiatives
Jarad Wilson played a pivotal role as the Product Owner of the Next Gen 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) project, which aims to launch in March 2021. He identified opportunities to build and host NG9-1-1 services for Emergency Management Organizations. He also oversaw the migration of the Mobile Location Center (MLC) platform to a cloud environment, automating critical processes using CI/CD. He represented Telus on the CRTC working group for the national implementation of the Wireless Public Alerting (WPA) system and collaborated with various stakeholders to define technical standards.
Team Leadership and Management
Jarad Wilson has demonstrated strong leadership and management skills in his current and past roles. He managed a $5M budget and a 3-year strategic plan while overseeing a team of 10 direct reports and 5 contractors. He has produced and presented monthly executive summaries and quarterly budget forecasts, showcasing his ability to communicate and manage at an executive level.