Shazad Ahmad

Shazad Ahmad

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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I provide Technical Strategy guidance to help organizations transform their business for…

Articles by Shazad

  • "Once More Into The Breach, Dear Friends, Once More!"
    Jan 12, 2024

    "Once More Into The Breach, Dear Friends, Once More!"

    Many people have had a challenging year, and many continue to do so. However, for those fortunate enough to be enjoying…

  • 2021: Only What You Take With You
    Dec 31, 2020

    2021: Only What You Take With You

    There is a scene in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back that I really love. It’s the one with Luke meeting Yoda for the…

  • Why Leaders Need To Thank The Parents
    Oct 13, 2020

    Why Leaders Need To Thank The Parents

    Indra Nooyi, is the CEO of PepsiCo and she inspired this blog post. Nooyi writes more than 400 letters each year to the…

  • Now Is the Time!
    Mar 26, 2020

    Now Is the Time!

    “I Don’t Have the Time”. I’ve said it many times in the past and I’m sure you have too.

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Experience

  • TELUS Graphic

    TELUS

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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    Toronto, Canada Area

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Education

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    University of Toronto

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    Activities and Societies: Attended this life changing 4 day event in Chicago, IL. This Awesome event helped me unlock and unleash the forces inside me to achieve a break through in my personal and professional life. This resulted immediately in the better quality of life I was seeking. I completed a Firewalk on hot coals on the last evening of the seminar.

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    Main topics were A) Advanced Research and Discovery Tools and B) The Art of Speedtelling.

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    Detailed discussion and assignments regarding the important elements for the capture, analysis, design, and development of business- and IT-aligned architecture propositions. The course enabled me to create a unique architecture roadmap tied to the business strategies and objectives of customers.

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    This course helped me to understand the technology architecture and requirements of cloud computing. The material reviewed the impact that the cloud is having on business and information architecture, application design, data management, and security architecture. I completed this 3 Day course as preparation for Professional Cloud Solutions Architect (PCSA) Exam.

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    Completed this Excellent 3 Day course for Technical Consultant teams. I have learned about some great new tools and validated the use of current skills and practices I have employed in my career.

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    The CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) certification is an intermediate-level credential for cybersecurity professionals. This course covered the following tasks:

    +Performing data analysis and interpret the results to identify vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to an organization

    +Configuring and use threat detection tools

    +Securing and protect applications and systems within an organization

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    This course helped me develop competencies in the following seven domains:
    • Security Operations and Administration
    • Access Controls
    • Risk Identification, Monitoring and Analysis
    • Incident Response and Recovery
    • Cryptography
    • Network and Communications Security
    • Systems and Application Security

Volunteer Experience

  • North York Harvest Food Bank Graphic

    Volunteer Food Sorter

    North York Harvest Food Bank

    - 1 month

    Poverty Alleviation

    Participated in a team to sort over 5000 lbs of food.

  • 5km Run Participant

    Run for Milton

    - 8 years 1 month

    Health

    I have been participating in the Annual Charity Runs to raise funds in support of the Milton District Hospital.

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    Canadian Cancer Society - Mississauga Daffodil Dash

    - 1 month

    Health

  • Volunteer

    Toronto Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre

    - 1 month

    Social Services

    Part of TELUS volunteer group cleaning up and preparing community garden for summer season

  • North York Women's Shelter Graphic

    Volunteer

    North York Women's Shelter

    - 1 month

    Social Services

    Part of group of TELUS volunteers performing various cleaning and organizing tasks in the shelter.

  • Habitat for Humanity GTA Graphic

    Volunteer @ Pinery Trail Build Site

    Habitat for Humanity GTA

    - 1 month

    Social Services

    Volunteer labour with Telus Team at the Habitat build site on Pinery Trail, Toronto, ON.

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    Volunteer Mentor

    ACCES Employment

    - 1 month

    Education

    I volunteered as a Mentor in the Speed Mentoring® program for newcomers to Canada. This program helps them expand their professional networks. I provided resume, interviewing and IT industry advice as well as sharing my career experiences.

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    Guest Speaker

    ACCES Employment

    - 1 month

    Education

    I presented to new Canadians with International experience, looking for career opportunities. I shared my personal career lessons and personal advice on success at work during an interactive session with the audience.

  • Sandwich Making

    Club Sandwich Toronto

    - 1 month

    Social Services

    I was part of TELUs Days of Giving event making a variety of sandwiches. Club Sandwich Toronto provides help for at least 9 organizations who serve the homeless and those who are food insecure.

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    Walking for Friendly Future Foundation

    TELUS

    - 1 month

    Children

    This walk with my fellow TELUS Team members was approximately 3km long and was in support of the Friendly Future Foundation's vision of a society where all youth have an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. This was part of a TELUS Days of Giving (TDOG) event in the month of May.

  • 3km Run participant

    Run For Mississauga

    - 1 month

    Health

    Completed the 3km Fun Walk/Run event to raise funds for Trillium Health Partners of Mississauga on October 22, 2023.

  • Garden Clean-up and Preparation

    Cummer Lodge Long-Term Care Home

    - 1 month

    Social Services

    I joined my TELUS peers at this TELUS Days Of Giving (TDOG) event. We helped with seasonal yard cleanup and adding soil to the flower beds.

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    Walking

    TELUS Friendly Future Foundation

    - 1 month

    Social Services

    I donated money and participated in group walk with TELUS Team Members as part of TELUS Days of Giving event to support the TELUS Future Friendly Foundation.

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    Blood Donor

    Canadian Blood Services

    - 2 months

    Health

    I organized a group donation with some of my TELUS peers in support of the TELUS Days of Giving month. I also donate whole blood on my own to support this important organization.
    I reached a personal milestone of 25 Blood Donations so far in September 2019 and continue towards my lifetime goal of 50 donations. Currently at 27 Donations as of September 2024.

Publications

  • Awesome Life

    King's Quill Publishing

    Awesome Life: Create The Life You Always Wanted and Soar With Purpose.
    Discover a step by step approach to making your life Awesome. Key topics include:
    How to reach your goals
    Effectively manage time by investing it wisely
    Be naturally healthy with no gimmicks
    The secrets to a happy marriage
    Find out what is needed to develop a magnetic personality and character
    Get tips on how to kick the worry habit and maintain equanimity
    Gain access to the benefits of meditation…

    Awesome Life: Create The Life You Always Wanted and Soar With Purpose.
    Discover a step by step approach to making your life Awesome. Key topics include:
    How to reach your goals
    Effectively manage time by investing it wisely
    Be naturally healthy with no gimmicks
    The secrets to a happy marriage
    Find out what is needed to develop a magnetic personality and character
    Get tips on how to kick the worry habit and maintain equanimity
    Gain access to the benefits of meditation and mindfulness
    Get the tools to overcome the fear of public speaking
    Learn how to uncover the path to happiness andlifelong learning

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Honors & Awards

  • Premier Club

    TELUS

    In 2023 I achieved over 100% of my regular target in collaboration with my Account Managers and CSA peers.

  • President's Club

    TELUS

  • President's Club

    UUNET - MCI WorldCom

Organizations

  • King's Quill Publishing

    Managing Partner/Co-Author

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    Co-Founder of Independent Publishing firm with Ahsan Khan. Published Awesome Life, the book. For more information see first published book at www.awesomelifebook.com

  • TO@ST IT Toastmasters Club

    Club Secretary, VP Public Relations and Club President

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    Achieved Competent Leader (CTM) - 2004 Successfully led club to regional speech competitions.

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