Morshed Abul Ala
ABOUT
I look forward to opportunities that allow me to instigate and lead innovation.
Successful innovation requires more than being able to identify what is up and coming. It requires the skill and strategies necessary to move entire organizations and inspire cross-department teams to buy into the innovation and work collaboratively towards success.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Accelerated Product Launch: Making bold decisions to innovate rapidly.
For over 20 years I have led product visions, strategies, and backlogs of innovative cross-platform digital apps through making bold moves and taking risks away from the status quo.
5
Industry Awards
30+
Product Launches
$50M+
Cost Savings
15+
Industries
EXPERTISE
What I can do.
Having many years of experience, in start-ups and major corporations, allows me to provide leadership in the following key areas of innovation:
Accelerated Product Launch
Program Management
Delivery Process Improvement
Digital Transformation
Team Hire and Training
PORTFOLIO
Recent Product Launches.
Provided product and design leadership and mentorship to bring the following app experiences to market:
TESTIMONIALS
What my managers and clients are saying about me.
"Morshed is a detail oriented professional who knows how to get things done. I worked with Morshed on the launch of Sympatico MSN's mobile products and he was instrumental in driving a better user experience, exploring new ways of delivering content on mobile phones and better, more efficient ways of working."
Paul Burns
Former Managing Director @ Twitter Canada
"Morshed is a multi-faceted product manager, proficient with leading business requirements and implementation, steering the user experience, and collaborating on the technical decisions. Regardless of how nascent the product or technology, I could depend on Morshed to lead with a best informed solution."
Patty Pallisco
Manager @ Rogers
"Morshed's knowledge coupled with his desire to do what's best for the business made him a great asset to the team."
Brad Cressman
Agency Lead Canada at Pinterest
RESUME
My Professional Experiences.
I am a video and mobile app industry veteran with over 20 years of experience designing and launching products with companies like New England Sports Network, Yankee Entertainment and Sports Network, Rogers, Bell, Telus, QuickPlay Media, Entertainment One and JumpTV.
Stellar Elements (Clearbridge Mobile)Jun 2019 - Nov 2023
Head of Product and Design, Toronto
Built a performing product and design team to support the development of the best quality mobile and connected devices apps that aligns with client’s strategic goals and objectives in order to build stronger customer relationships, add business value, and drive revenue through innovative growth opportunities.
Clearbridge Mobile Inc.Nov 2018 - May 2019
Product Manager
Ideated and executed on the delivery of an end-to-end solution offering for ParticipACTION mobile and web app.
Investors Group Inc.Feb 2017 - Jul 2018
Director, Digital Product Management (Consultant)
Executed on a strategy to offer a differentiating wealth management portal for Investors Group clients along with managing the online statement adoption.
Secret Location Inc.Jul 2016 – Jan 2017
Product Manager (Consultant)
Built and managed a full circle publishing platform that allows content creators to distribute their immersive content on whatever platforms (iOS, Android, Gear VR, Oculus, Daydream, etc.) they choose.
QuickPlay Media Inc.Apr 2013 – Jan 2016
Senior Product Manager
Launched Quickplay’s Next Generation TV Content Management and Merchandising Service, Media Processor, and desktop client products
Rogers Communications Inc.Sep 2010 – Mar 2013
Product Manager - Online, Tablet, Xbox, Smart TV
Developed product strategies, roadmap, business requirements, and managed P&L for Rogers Anyplace TV desktop, tablet and gaming console apps ensuring that all product offerings and feature sets are superior to competitors and drives incremental revenue.
Sympatico Mobile – Bell CanadaDec 2007 – Sep 2010
Product Manager
Managed the deployment of the first Canadian mobile advertising network and launched mobile sites, applications and solutions for clients as well as Sympatico.ca's mobile properties.
Sympatico Mobile – Bell CanadaSep 2007 – Nov 2007
Content Integration Manager
Built and maintained a best-in-class user/content experience on the IPTV platform built on Mediaroom. This responsibility was shared with the Associate Director to focus on revenue, partner relationships, and overall platform strategy.
JumpTV.com Inc.Nov 2006 – Aug 2007
Channel Implementation Engineer
Planned, organized and executed implementation of new IPTV channels on JumpTV.com’s platform. I have worked alongside network engineers, systems admin, programming team and channel partners to ensure successful new channel implementation.
NorthSouthIT.comMay 2000 – Aug 2006
Web Producer & Developer
Responsible for the technical architecture, administration, development, maintenance and promotion of client websites, support of end users and interaction with clients. I collaborated with other developers, designers, analysts and stakeholders to ensure successful implementations and actively participated in all phases of the development lifecycle