Peter Ifelaja
About Peter Ifelaja
Peter Ifelaja is a Project Manager at TELUS in Toronto, Canada, with over 16 years of experience in the telecommunication industry and extensive expertise in network engineering and project management.
Company
Peter Ifelaja is currently employed at TELUS in Toronto, Canada area working as a Project Manager. TELUS is well-known for its telecommunications and technology solutions across various sectors. Peter’s role at TELUS involves overseeing project execution with a key focus on achieving project objectives within set timelines.
Title
Peter Ifelaja holds the title of Project Manager at TELUS. He is responsible for managing telecoms infrastructure projects, applying his extensive knowledge and experience in network engineering, operation, and maintenance. Peter’s adeptness at leading teams is evident from his position and the responsibilities it encompasses.
Education and Expertise
Peter Ifelaja graduated from the University of Ibadan with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Physics, attending from 1995 to 2000. With over 16 years of experience in telecommunications, he brings a robust skill set in radio access network technologies (GSM, UMTS, LTE), transport technologies (microwave, optical networks, satellite communications), and comprehensive knowledge of various networking protocols (TCP/IP, SS7, SONET, SDN, NFV, etc.). Additionally, Peter has more than 10 years of experience in people management.
Background
Peter Ifelaja has had a distinguished career trajectory in telecommunications. Before TELUS, he served at Globacom in various capacities: Network Operations Manager (2012 - 2018), Network Specialist (2007 - 2012), and Wireless Network Engineer (2003 - 2007), all based in Abuja, Nigeria. He also worked at Vodacom Business Nigeria as an Operations Engineer from 2002 to 2003. His career progression highlights his growth and versatility in network engineering and operations.
Expertise in Telecommunications
Peter Ifelaja possesses an in-depth understanding of telecoms infrastructure project management and network engineering principles. His expertise includes radio access network technologies (GSM, UMTS, LTE), transport technologies (microwave, optical networks, satellite communications), and a hands-on working knowledge of several networking protocols (TCP/IP, SS7, and others). His technical capabilities are complemented by strong troubleshooting, strategic planning, and effective communication skills. Peter actively collaborates with senior-level executives and cross-functional teams to drive productive operations and achieve business goals.