Marc Symonds
About Marc Symonds
Current Positions at TELUS and Bell Canada
Marc Symonds holds concurrent positions at TELUS and Bell Canada. At TELUS, he serves as a Senior Business Analyst in Ottawa, Ontario, focusing on delivering analytical solutions to business problems. Simultaneously, he works at Bell Canada as a Business Intelligence and Process Management Analyst, where he is part of the Testing Centre of Excellence (TCOE) / DevOPS and Quality Assurance (DOQ) Group. His role at Bell Canada entails leveraging business intelligence tools and managing processes to enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Employment History
Over the years, Marc Symonds has built a diverse professional background. In 2015, he briefly worked as an IT Data Management Specialist at Canada Post and served as a Cloud Business Analyst Consultant at KasTech for eight months. Before this, he was a Business Analyst & Systems Programmer at Shared Services Canada - Service Asset and Configuration Management (SACM) for two years. He also gained experience as an Economist at the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) and as a Junior Analyst at Environment Canada - Pollution Inventory and Reporting (PRI). His varied roles have provided him with an expansive skill set in business analysis, data management, and systems programming.
Educational Background
Marc Symonds pursued higher education at the University of Ottawa, where he completed a Joint Honours Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Economics from 2006 to 2011. Prior to this, he attended Cegep - Heritage College and earned a Natural Science Diploma of College Studies (DEC), studying from 2004 to 2006. His strong educational background in mathematics, economics, and natural sciences has laid the foundation for his analytical and problem-solving skills in his professional roles.
Federal Government Projects
Throughout his career, Marc Symonds has engaged in various projects with the Federal Government of Canada. These projects involved collaboration with departments such as Industry Canada, Passport Canada, and Environment Canada. His work in these projects has provided him with significant experience in public sector operations and policy implementation, further diversifying his expertise in business analysis and systems programming.
Language Proficiency and Security Clearance
Marc Symonds is fluent in English and possesses a working knowledge of French. In addition, he holds a valid Secret Security Clearance, which qualifies him to work on sensitive and confidential projects, further enhancing his suitability for roles involving high-security information and governmental work.