Jorge Isidro
About Jorge Isidro
Jorge Isidro is a Network Planning Manager II at TELUS in Burnaby, British Columbia, with over fifteen years of experience in telecommunications.
Current Role at TELUS
Jorge Isidro holds the position of Network Planning Manager II at TELUS, located in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. At TELUS, Jorge plays a pivotal role in managing small to medium-scale projects that deftly combine business, sales, and technical capabilities. A key responsibility includes stewarding PureFibre community builds as part of a substantial $100M capital program. He also develops innovative business cases and strategies to drive advancements within the TELUS network. Additionally, Jorge influences various partner business units to adopt PureFibre solutions, with an aim to reduce or eliminate reliance on legacy copper technologies.
Previous Experience at CounterPath and Rogers Communications
Before joining TELUS, Jorge Isidro worked as a Sales Engineer at CounterPath in the Vancouver, Canada Area for 11 months in 2017. Prior to that, he garnered significant experience at Rogers Communications, where he served as an Equipment Engineer from 2006 to 2016. During his ten-year tenure at Rogers in Burnaby, BC, Jorge gained in-depth knowledge and expertise in telecommunications and network-related technologies.
Early Professional Background
Jorge Isidro's early professional experience includes roles such as Electrical Drafter at Nemetz (S/A) & Associates in 2006 and Foundry/Process Engineer at Cypress Manufacturing Ltd. in Cavite, Philippines, in 2005. Both positions spanned 11 months each. These early roles provided Jorge with a foundational understanding of engineering principles and practices which he later applied extensively in his telecommunications career.
Educational Background and Expertise
Jorge Isidro graduated from Mapúa University with a BS in Electronics and Communications, studying there from 2000 to 2004. His education provided him with a strong technical foundation that supported his professional journey in the telecommunications industry. Jorge possesses over fifteen years of experience, covering a range of technologies including PSTN, GSM, HSPA/UMTS, LTE, and Unified Communications. His expertise extends to transmission design and IP-based RAN and Core networks.
Contributions to TELUS
At TELUS, Jorge Isidro leads several process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing planning processes and boosting stakeholder involvement. He also takes charge of providing tools, job aids, and training sessions to help new team members integrate seamlessly into the company. These contributions are crucial for maintaining operational efficiency and ensuring that TELUS remains at the forefront of the telecommunications industry.