Randy King
About Randy King
Randy King is the Director of Technology Strategy at TELUS in Vancouver, with a background in various strategic and managerial roles across multiple companies.
Company
Randy King currently serves as the Director of Technology Strategy at TELUS in Vancouver. He has built a long-standing career at TELUS, holding various strategic and management roles over the past several years. His current role involves leading technological advancements and strategic initiatives to drive company growth and operational efficiencies.
Title
Randy King holds the title of Director, Technology Strategy, at TELUS. In this capacity, he is responsible for developing and executing technology strategies that support the company's business objectives. His work focuses on enhancing operational effectiveness and innovating within the technological landscape of the organization.
Education and Expertise
Randy King has a strong educational background, holding a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mathematics from Emory University. His expertise spans across business strategy, project management, and technology implementation. He has also developed specialized training curriculum within TELUS, including a 'Mini-MBA' program and an Agile/DevOps methodology course.
Career Background
Randy King has a diverse career background with experience in various leadership roles across multiple industries. Prior to his current role at TELUS, he worked as PMO Manager for Strategy & Development, Customer Experience at TELUS from 2013 to 2017, and as Team Manager for Business Transformation from 2008 to 2013. He also served as VP of Operations at DwellSmart and Director of Client Services at GPNW Consulting. Additionally, he held positions as Project Manager and Account Manager at LHS, and as a Manager at Accenture. His extensive experience spans project management, client services, and business transformation.
Professional Achievements
Randy King has achieved several notable accomplishments throughout his career. At TELUS, he led a significant reorganization initiative that consolidated 1200 employees into his business unit, resulting in $40 million in operational savings over five years. He also developed and implemented a 'Mini-MBA' curriculum that trained 530 leaders in various business disciplines. In addition, he created and rolled out an Agile/DevOps methodology course and oversees the Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) program at TELUS. His leadership has resulted in a 100% engagement score for his high-performing team.