William Powell
About William Powell
William Powell is a Senior Design Specialist at TELUS in Edmonton with over 14 years of experience at the company. He has a diverse background, including roles in the Canadian Armed Forces, Edmonton Police Service, and the City of Fort Saskatchewan.
Company
William Powell is currently employed at TELUS, a leading telecommunications company in Canada. With over 14 years at the organization, he serves in the role of Senior Design Specialist, a position he has held since July 2009. TELUS provides a range of telecommunications products and services, including internet, mobile phone services, and television.
Title
William Powell holds the title of Senior Design Specialist at TELUS. His role involves overseeing design-related tasks and initiatives within the company, ensuring high standards and innovative approaches to meet the organization’s goals. He has been associated with this title and company for over 14 years.
Education and Expertise
William Powell pursued his education at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) where he studied Geomatics Engineering. He attained an Associate's degree in this field, completing the program between 1999 and 2001. His technical expertise in geomatics has been foundational to his career, encompassing roles such as GIS Developer/Analyst and Lead SQL DBA.
Professional Background
William Powell has a diverse professional background. From 1991 to 2012, he served in the Canadian Armed Forces as an Intelligence Operator, a lengthy tenure of 21 years. He then transitioned to civilian roles, including a five-year stint from 2002 to 2007 as a GIS Developer/Analyst at the City of Fort Saskatchewan. Following this, he worked for one year as the Lead SQL Database Administrator at the Edmonton Police Service from 2007 to 2008.
Experience at TELUS
William Powell began his tenure at TELUS in July 2009. Over the past 14 years, he has contributed significantly to the company, leveraging his extensive background in design and technology. As Senior Design Specialist, he brings years of experience from his previous roles in government and defense sectors to drive innovation and efficiency in TELUS’s design projects.