Sami Gounder
About Sami Gounder
Sami Gounder is a Sr Customer Solutions Architect at TELUS in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, with over 20 years of experience in telecommunications.
Current Role at TELUS
Sami Gounder holds the position of Sr Customer Solutions Architect at TELUS in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. In this role, he specializes in Global Partner Management, leveraging his extensive experience in telecommunications to provide advanced customer solutions. His work is instrumental in facilitating collaboration and ensuring the integration of cutting-edge technologies in client projects.
Previous Positions at TELUS
Before his current role, Sami Gounder served in various capacities at TELUS, contributing significantly over the span of more than 20 years. He worked as a Backbone Transport Planner from 2013 to 2018 and as an Engineering Technologist from 2001 to 2013, both in Calgary, Alberta. These roles involved planning and executing network transport solutions and integrating complex engineering technologies to support TELUS's telecommunications infrastructure.
Experience at Nortel Networks
Sami Gounder worked at Nortel Networks as a Technology Specialist from 2000 to 2001 in Calgary, Alberta. During his tenure, he gained valuable experience with telecommunications technology, which laid a strong foundation for his subsequent roles at TELUS. His responsibilities at Nortel involved working with advanced networking solutions and technology integration.
Early Career and Role at Department of National Defence
Sami Gounder's career in telecommunications began with his role as a Radio Operator at the Department of National Defence from 1998 to 2000 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. This role provided him with initial exposure to the field of telecommunications, offering practical experience in radio communication and operations within a rigorous defense environment.
Education at NAIT
Sami Gounder pursued his education in Telecommunications Technology/Technician at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) from 1998 to 2000. This formal education equipped him with the technical skills and theoretical knowledge required for a successful career in telecommunications. His academic background is a cornerstone of his expertise in the field.