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Navigating Career Transitions in IT & Product Management

In this episode of Behind the Growth, host Mudassar Malik interviews Amit Sharma, Vice President of SMB Product and Services at TELUS, about his career transition from IT to product management. Amit provides a detailed look into his strategic process and elaborates on the decision to pursue an MBA to gain new skills and formally […]

Home Automation and Sustainability

In this episode of Behind the Growth, Imran Mian sits down with Andree Gosselin O’Meara, VP of Customer Support at ecobee, to explore her career journey and the transformative projects she has led. Andree shares her experience in customer service, starting from her early days at Xerox to her current role at ecobee, where she […]

The Evolving Landscape of Urban Mobility

In this episode of Behind the Growth, host Imran Mian celebrates Gurvinder Gill, Chief Information and Security Officer at the Toronto Parking Authority. Gurvinder recounts his 22-year career journey, detailing his roles at Longo’s, Credit Valley Hospital, and Canada Health Infoway, where he led significant digital transformations. He then dives into his current role, focusing […]

Product Delivery & Operational Effectiveness

In this episode of Behind the Growth, host Mudassar Malik interviews Vivek Menon, VP, Head of DFS Technology at CIBC. The conversation begins with Vivek recounting his early days and the experiences that laid the foundation for his career and professional outlook. Over the last two decades, Vivek has worked on both sides; Technology and […]

Fostering Data Governance and Ethical AI

In this episode of Behind the Growth, host Imran Mian sits down with Anna Hannem, VP of Data and AI Risk at Scotiabank. Anna takes us through her impressive career journey, starting from her early days as a customer service representative and transitioning into project management and data governance roles. She delves into how her […]

Overcoming the Challenges in Implementing AI

In this episode of Behind the Growth, host Imran Mian interviews Fatih Nayebi, Vice President of Data and AI at the ALDO Group. Fatih shares his journey from a technology enthusiast in his childhood to leading AI-driven projects in the retail industry. He highlights his early fascination with computers and AI, and how this passion […]

Building Efficient & Scalable Digital Operations

In this episode of Behind the Growth, host Imran Mian celebrates Zeeshan Syed, VP Operations Transformation, Data & Automation at RBC. Zeeshan shares his journey from a software engineer in oil and gas to a key player in banking. He emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and adapting to new roles, which has driven his […]

The Evolving Role of a Chief Data Officer

In this episode of Behind the Growth, host Imran Mian interviews Edgar Núñez, Chief Data Officer at Coca-Cola FEMSA. Edgar details his transition from the supply chain finance department at P&G to a leading role in data analytics. He shares how his electronics engineering background helped him tackle data reliability issues and drive automation. Edgar […]

Blending Data Science with Business Acumen

In this episode of Behind the Growth, host Imran Mian sits down with Zain Abbas, AI and machine-learning expert and Director of Data Science at Sun Life. Zain shares his journey from academia to the financial sector, highlighting key turning points and challenges, such as transitioning from academia to industry and adapting to the Canadian […]

The Unique Challenges and Opportunities in Pharma

In this episode of Behind the Growth, host Imran Mian interviews Simon Tremblay-Larouche, VP of Strategy and Innovation at Sandoz Canada. Simon shares his diverse career journey, beginning as a national junior tennis player and transitioning into engineering before moving into strategic roles across various industries, including banking, insurance, telecom, and pharma. He highlights the […]

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