Tiago Xavier
About Tiago Xavier
Tiago Xavier is a Product Team Lead at TELUS in Toronto, Canada, with extensive experience in telecommunications and project management.
Current Role at TELUS
Tiago Xavier is currently working as a Product Team Lead at TELUS in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this role, he owns product strategy across multiple products and oversees aspects such as the product roadmap, digital value chain integration, business plans, product investments, and MSRP pricing. He also leads growth and sustainment product initiatives at TELUS, preparing and defending capital pitches for product development in front of senior management.
Previous Experience in the Telecommunications Industry
Before his current role, Tiago Xavier held multiple positions within the telecommunications industry. At TELUS, he served as Category Manager from 2018 to 2021 in the Toronto, Canada Area. His earlier roles included working as a Senior Consultant at DIRECTV Latin America in the Brasília Area, Brazil, and as a Product Manager at TELEBRAS, also in Brasília. He has experience working at Oi S.A as both Project Manager for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil IT Project and as Sales Engineer Lead in Brasilia, DF. Additionally, he started his career as a Telecommunications Engineer at Vivo in Brasília.
Educational Background
Tiago Xavier pursued advanced education in both engineering and business. He studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Universidade de Brasília, where he earned his Electrical Engineering degree. Furthering his education, he attended the University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management, achieving a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from 2020 to 2023. This diverse educational background supports his expertise in both technical and managerial aspects of the telecommunications industry.
Project Leadership
Tiago Xavier has led several significant projects during his career, showcasing his capability in managing large-scale and high-stakes initiatives. Notably, he led the IT project for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil while working at Oi S.A. His strong track record in overseeing complex projects involves people, processes, technology, and organizational change, demonstrating his comprehensive understanding of project management.