Steve Jones
About Steve Jones
Steve Jones is an IT Project Manager at TELUS in Vancouver, Canada, with extensive experience in IT consulting and learning specialization.
Current Position at TELUS
Steve Jones currently works at TELUS as an IT Project Manager. Based in Vancouver, Canada, he is responsible for managing projects that involve application interoperability over SD-WAN infrastructure. He specifically manages project implementations for products such as Cisco Viptela, Cisco Meraki, and VMware Velocloud. Additionally, he oversees the lab infrastructure, ensuring power, racks, and networking support for SD-WAN solutions.
Previous Roles at TELUS
Before his current role, Steve Jones worked at TELUS as a Senior Learning Specialist from 2011 to 2019. During his eight years in this position, he contributed to the learning and development initiatives within the organization, focusing on enhancing the skills of the workforce in IT-related areas.
Experience and Career Background
Steve Jones has an extensive background in IT consulting and project management. He worked as an IT Consultant at Whiteshield Technology Solutions Inc. for a decade from 2001 to 2011 in Vancouver. There, he honed his skills in infrastructure management, including power, networking, and server room racks. His proficiency extends to PowerShell, enterprise-scale Windows Server and Desktop management, and mobile device management using Intune and Configuration Manager.
Educational Background
Steve Jones pursued higher education at The University of British Columbia. He completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing from 2005 to 2007 and earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology from 1984 to 1989. This combination of marketing and psychology provides him with a diverse perspective beneficial in his IT projects and roles.
Certifications and Skills
Steve Jones is a Microsoft Certified Trainer with twenty years of experience, having passed forty-five Microsoft exams. Although he holds sixteen expired Microsoft MCSA or MCSE certifications, he remains certified as a Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT) and holds an ITIL 3 Foundation certification. His expertise includes skills in PowerShell, enterprise-scale Windows Server and Desktop management, and mobile device management using Intune and Configuration Manager.