Shazad Ahmad
About Shazad Ahmad
Shazad Ahmad is a Customer Solutions Architect at TELUS in Toronto, Canada, with extensive experience in the telecommunications and IT industries.
Customer Solutions Architect at TELUS
Shazad Ahmad is currently working as a Customer Solutions Architect at TELUS in Toronto, Canada. He started his role in January 2015. Ahmad focuses on aligning customer business requirements with industry-leading solutions in Unified Communications, Cloud Services, Managed Network Services, Security Services, and IoT. His role involves collaborating with colleagues to enhance communication around best practices, lessons learned, and upcoming solutions.
Previous Experience at Verizon Enterprise Solutions
Before joining TELUS, Shazad Ahmad spent eight years at Verizon Enterprise Solutions as a Sr. Solutions Architect, from 2006 to 2014. Based in Toronto, Canada, he was responsible for developing and implementing architectural solutions and strategies tailored to client needs.
Network Solutions Specialist at MCI-Worldcom
From 2001 to 2005, Shazad Ahmad worked at MCI-Worldcom as a Network Solutions Specialist/Technical Consultant. In this role, he worked on diverse projects and provided technical consulting to enhance network solutions for clients. His technical expertise played a crucial role in addressing complex network requirements.
Education and Certifications
Shazad Ahmad holds a BSc. in Math/Computer Science from the University of Toronto, earned between 1990 and 1996. He also obtained a Certificate in Telecommunications Management from Ryerson University from 1999 to 2001. Over the years, Ahmad has pursued continuous education, earning multiple certifications from institutions like Global Knowledge and Executive Crash Course. Notable certifications include Cybersecurity Analyst+ (CySA+), Cloud Solutions Architect, Project Management Professional (PMP) Preparation Course, and various Cisco-related qualifications.
Industry Involvement and Continuous Learning
Shazad Ahmad has been actively involved in designing and developing solutions for the Financial and Retail industries in Canada. He engages in continuous learning through internal and partner training sessions to stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies. Ahmad's commitment to professional development ensures that he remains at the forefront of technological advancements.