Mike Plested
About Mike Plested
Mike Plested is a Senior Business Analyst at TELUS with over 20 years of experience in various sectors, specializing in system security design and testing, IT service enhancement, and troubleshooting.
Current Role at TELUS
Mike Plested serves as a Senior Business Analyst at TELUS in the Calgary, Canada area. His role involves requirements planning, partner negotiation, and the development and enhancement of various products and services. He utilizes his extensive background to provide sound business judgment and pragmatic problem-solving skills that contribute to TELUS's goals.
Previous Roles in Information Technology and Security
Before his current role, Mike Plested held various senior positions in the information technology and security sectors. He worked as a Senior Implementation Manager at MD Physician Services from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, he was a Senior Program Manager at Symantec for nearly a year from 2009 to 2010 and again at Symantec Hosted Services, also from 2009 to 2010. His roles at Symantec included another stint as a Technical Product Manager from 2007 to 2008. These positions involved responsibilities like system security design, testing, and service enhancement.
Experience in Program and Project Management
Mike Plested's background in program and project management is extensive. He was a Senior Software Project Manager at Martin Newby Consulting in 2009 for four months. Earlier, he worked as a Product Manager at TELUS from 2000 to 2007. His project management roles focused on strategic development, standards development, and fostering effective partnerships.
Educational Background
Mike Plested studied Network Management at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) and obtained a Bachelor of Applied Technology from 1998 to 2000. He also attended the University of Calgary. His educational qualifications have provided him with a strong foundation in network management and system security.
Specializations and Expertise
Mike Plested specializes in system security design and testing, information technology service enhancement, and troubleshooting. He has expertise in technical consulting related to mergers and acquisitions, and he contributes significantly to strategic and standards development. Additionally, he has developed and delivered various training programs and is known for effectively presenting to diverse audiences.