Raymond Saoumah
About Raymond Saoumah
Raymond Saoumah is the VP of Wireless Networks & Services DevOps at TELUS, based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Current Role at TELUS
Raymond Saoumah presently serves as the Vice President of Wireless Networks & Services DevOps at TELUS. Based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, his responsibilities include overseeing the entire lifecycle of TELUS wireless networks. This encompasses planning, engineering, designing, implementing, and managing both capital and operational expenditures. Raymond also ensures optimal field operations and maintains service assurance, including the 5G networks across Canada.
Past Roles at TELUS
Raymond Saoumah has a long history with TELUS, having held numerous leadership roles since 1997. His positions have included VP, Mobile Broadband Networks Implementation, Operations and Client Support (2012-2018), National Director, Wireless Planning & Engineering (2010-2012), Executive Director (2009-2010), Area VP, Wireless Engineering & Operations East (2007-2009), Director, Wireless Engineering - Eastern region (2001-2007), and Wireless Engineering Manager (1997-2001). Throughout these roles, he focused on various aspects of network engineering and operations, contributing significantly to TELUS's advancements in mobile broadband.
Early Career at Motorola Canada
Before his tenure at TELUS, Raymond worked at Motorola Canada as a Wireless Staff Engineer from 1990 to 1997 in Montreal, Canada Area. In this role, he gained substantial experience in wireless engineering, laying a solid foundation for his future leadership positions in the telecommunications industry.
Educational Background
Raymond Saoumah holds an extensive educational background. He pursued a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Aerospace Engineering from Université de Montréal - École polytechnique de Montréal, from 1986 to 1989. He further enhanced his expertise with an Executive Leadership Program at Harvard Business School in 2017. He also participated in an Advanced Management Program at USC Marshall School of Business and attended the Executive Leadership Program at INSEAD Executive Education in 2008.
Expertise in 5G Network Development
Raymond Saoumah has a proven history of successfully leading the transformation of teams and networks. In his capacity as VP of Wireless Networks & Services DevOps, he plays a crucial role in planning, designing, and operating TELUS's 5G networks across Canada. His efforts contribute significantly to delivering state-of-the-art 5G services, which aim to innovate and benefit Canadian society.