Randa Zarifeh P.Eng, Pmp, M Phil
About Randa Zarifeh P.Eng, Pmp, M Phil
Randa Zarifeh P.Eng, PMP, M Phil is the Manager of Cybersecurity Research and Development DevOps at TELUS in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. She has extensive experience in project management and engineering roles across various companies, including Huawei and Redline Communications.
Current Role at TELUS
Randa Zarifeh currently holds the position of Manager, Cybersecurity Research and Development DevOps at TELUS in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. In this role, she oversees cybersecurity R&D initiatives, working to bolster TELUS’s cyber defenses through innovative solutions and practices. Her responsibilities include leading the development of new security technologies and processes, ensuring the organization remains at the forefront of cybersecurity.
Past Roles at TELUS
Before her current managerial role, Randa Zarifeh worked as a Senior Program Manager at TELUS from 2017 to 2019 in Scarborough, Ontario. Prior to that, she served as a Senior IT Project Manager from 2012 to 2017. Her earlier role at TELUS included working as an RF Engineer in 2007. Throughout these roles, she garnered experience in managing large-scale IT and telecommunications projects, contributing significantly to the company’s operations.
Experience at Huawei
Randa Zarifeh worked at Huawei as a Project Manager/JIC Program Manager from 2010 to 2012 in Markham, Ontario. In this role, she led key projects and coordinated with various stakeholders to ensure timely delivery and project success. She played a vital role in managing project scopes, schedules, and financials for the company.
Education and Certifications
Randa Zarifeh holds a Master of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering, Communications from the University of Hertfordshire, obtained between 2004 and 2007. She also completed her undergraduate studies in Electrical Engineering at Ryerson University, specializing in Wireless Communications, from 1995 to 2000. Additionally, she is a Certified Scrum Master from Scrum Alliance (2015) and a Project Management Professional (PMP) certified by PMI.
Expertise and Skills
Randa Zarifeh's expertise spans across cybersecurity, project management, and telecommunications. She has led the development and analysis of customer strategies, pain point analysis for tier 1 operators including TELUS, BELL, and Rogers, and completed financial analyses on a quarterly basis. Her experience includes organizing and managing strategic RFPs, assisting in marketing plan development, and defining success matrices for trials. Randa is skilled in providing detailed status updates and reporting to senior management.