Morris Chen
About Morris Chen
Morris Chen is an AI Product Manager at TELUS in Toronto, Ontario, with a background in AI development, data science, and software engineering.
Current Role at TELUS
Morris Chen currently holds the position of AI Product Manager within the AI Accelerator at TELUS, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this role, he oversees the development and integration of AI technologies to enhance the company's product offerings. His responsibilities include managing project lifecycles from ideation to delivery, ensuring that AI solutions meet the strategic goals of the organization.
Previous Experience in Technology and AI
Before becoming an AI Product Manager, Morris worked as a Technology Specialist in TELUS's Graduate Technology Leadership Program (GTLP) from 2021 to 2023. He has also served as an AI Developer at RBC in 2020 for three months. His experience spans roles such as DevOps Engineer at TELUS and Data Scientist at RBC Capital Markets, giving him a well-rounded expertise in AI and technology.
Educational Background in Computer Science and Engineering
Morris Chen has a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2024 to 2025. He also holds a Bachelor's of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Engineering Science with a focus on Machine Intelligence from the University of Toronto, completed in 2021. Additionally, he completed the Talented Offerings for Programs in the Sciences (TOPS) program at Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute.
Early Career and Internships
Morris’s early career includes a variety of roles that contributed to his engineering and data science skills. He worked as a Research Intern at the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) in Taiwan for a year, a Lead Software Developer at Turnout, and a Front End Manager at HOVer. During his university years, he frequently participated in and won awards at hackathons.
Leadership Roles and Academic Involvement
Throughout his academic and early professional journey, Morris has consistently taken on leadership roles. He was a Contest Supervisor for the Marc Garneau Math Tournament and served as Team Captain for the MGCI Varsity Selects Soccer Team. These roles reflect his ability to manage teams and lead initiatives effectively.