Paul Chilana

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Product Leader, T-Mobile, ex-Microsoft, ex-Lucent, Startup Co-Founder

  • Education

    • Burnaby south

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      High school diploma sciences
    • Scrum alliance

      2009 - 2009
      Certified scrum master (csm)
    • Construx

      2009 - 2009
      Risk management in depth
    • University of nebraska at omaha

      1996 - 1998
      Bs computer science

      Deans List, GPA: 3.9, ranking in top 5% of class

    • University of nebraska at omaha

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      Bachelor of science - bs computer science
    • Beedie school of business at simon fraser university

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      Master of business administration - mba
    • Simon fraser university

      2000 - 2001
      Mba technology

      Activities and Societies: DJ on CJSF-FM Radio Station

  • Experience

    • Compurise technologies

      Jan 1989 - Aug 1996
      Consultant

      -Web Development

    • Cyzap inc

      Jan 1996 - Aug 1998
      Programmer/network analyst

      -Web Development-Network Deployments-Server and Workstation Hardware

    • Lucent technologies (avaya)

      Sept 1998 - Oct 1999
      Systems analyst

      Worked with Perl, InstallShield script, C, Excel Macros and helped support systems across multiple locations.Prepared and conducted system testing requiring interfacing of hardware and software for Unified Messaging platform based on Microsoft Exchange server. Involved in the support, planning, design, and implementation of software systems technical support, network operations and telecommunication.

    • Health care startup

      Jul 1999 - Jan 2000
      Director of technology operations

      One of three founders in internet startup. Co-presented business idea to several well known Venture Capital firms. Conceptualized and created business ideas from a technical perspective. Manage and implement architectural requirements for all servers, including Sun Enterprise UNIX servers and Compaq Windows Servers. Involved with data modeling sessions, architectural design, use cases, application development with Java Developers and DBA’s.

    • Stratford internet technologies

      Mar 2000 - May 2001
      Project manager

      • Managed and created detailed timelines and scheduled release of the applications.• Managed client expectations and changes in project scope. Providing internal and external status reports.• Coordinating the development team, and acting as a liaison with the client to ensure delivery of products that meet expectations and contract deliverables.• Conduct post-launch project reviews. Ensuring a high level of customer service at all times. Conducting research and staff training on internet technologies Show less

    • Viavis mobile solutions

      Aug 2001 - Dec 2005
      Technical product manager

      • Hands-on Project Management of wireless enterprise application products including strategic design, support, deployment and enhancements. • Developed requirements gathering specifications, functional specification, data analysis documents and developed user test cases • Conduct a competitive analysis, market profile; identify target markets and appropriate positioning.• Determine relevant market trends that may impact products and make recommendations.• Define project scope, manage deliverables, budget, milestones and schedules• Develop Product and Customer maps. Determine Pricing and Revenue models.• Streamline quality assurance process using source control, create documentation plan, utilizing defect tracking system and champion development standards. Show less

    • Digital dispatch systems

      Jan 2006 - Jul 2007
      Product manager

      • Manage subsection of enterprise solution from inception to roll-out including Market Requirements Documents, development activities, product scheduling, marketing documentation, pricing strategies, product roadmaps, and brand strategies.•Responsible for a hosted ASP solution which includes development of the opportunity, customer and market analysis, go-to-market plan, project timeline, pricing, financial projections, and champion the overall business case•Provide commercial specification documents, supporting sales, customer service and QA•Work with various technology partners and commercial suppliers in specific customer opportunities•Facilitate meetings, champion product with firmware and software developers, use SDLC agile framework• Work among Hardware QA and Software QA teams to make sure product passes industry standard guidelines and transitions from engineering, QA, production, sales and finally customer. Show less

    • Rpi - reischling press, inc

      Oct 2007 - Apr 2008
      Program manager

      -creating and owning the roadmap to increase functionality-Lead cross-functional resources necessary for successful product definition, design, development, release, training and support-Management of the software development lifecycle using agile approach such as SCRUM and XP.-Define product, interface and business requirements, develop detailed project plans while working with all departments to execute -Manage testing and rollout phases-Communicate and act as a liaison between manufacturing and engineering to ensure that the product requirements are met.-Implementing Change Management using ITIL Show less

    • Microsoft

      May 2008 - Jul 2010
      Program manager (consultant)

      - TAGM - CARE Team - Technical Audience Global Marketing, Customer Acquisition and Retention- Solution Accelerators, Security & Compliance Group- Windows Live for Windows Mobile

    • Tideworks technology

      Jul 2010 - Aug 2013
      Senior product manager

      - Manage a line of products that allow operational efficiencies at Vessel and Marine terminals.- Roadmap, prioritize and perform analysis of requirements and customer issues.

    • Edifecs

      Sept 2013 - May 2014
      Senior program manager
    • Airbiquity

      Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
      Senior product manager
    • T-mobile

      Aug 2014 - now
      • Sr. Manager, Product & Technology

        Nov 2017 - now
      • Manager, Product Management, Digital Services

        Nov 2016 - Oct 2017
      • Senior Product Manager

        Aug 2014 - Oct 2016
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Leading strategic growth

      Columbia business school
      Jun 2023
    • Certified scrum master (csm)

      Scrum alliance
      May 2009
    • Safe 4.0 product manager/product owner

      Scaled agile, inc.
      Jun 2017
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Paul Chilana
      "About the Customer"​ Award T-Mobile May 2016
    • Awarded to Paul Chilana
      T-Mobile Direct to Consumer Rock Star Award T-Mobile Jul 2015