Program & project delivery
Leading complex initiatives with a focus on planning, stakeholder alignment, risks, and execution.
ARUN VENKATESAN · MONTRÉAL, QUÉBECHelping people
Helping people
move forward.
Technology leader. Business consultant.
Community volunteer.
I bring together 27+ years of technology and delivery experience with hands-on business knowledge and a lasting commitment to community service.
PMPCertified ScrumMasterSAFe Agile
Professional leadership · Practical business guidance · Community commitment
01 — ABOUTA career in technology.
A career in technology.
A commitment to people.
My work brings together delivery leadership, practical problem-solving, and a belief in the value of service.
Based in the Montréal area, I have built my career across technology and business transformation, working with teams in the public sector, consulting, telecommunications, banking, and other industries.
Alongside my professional life, I give my time to education, cultural initiatives, and community activities. Whether I’m helping deliver a program or supporting a volunteer team, I value continuity, collaboration, and getting things done.
27+Years in technology & delivery
Since 2019Tamil school operations
Since 2019Service with ICO
02 — EXPERTISETurning complexity
Turning complexity
into progress.
Technology delivery.
Program leadership.
Business transformation.
I work at the intersection of people, process, and technology — helping teams align priorities, manage change, and deliver practical outcomes.
PMPCertified ScrumMasterSAFe Agile
Service & infrastructure transformation
Experience across service delivery, infrastructure modernization, migrations, and enterprise technology.
Agile & emerging technology
Supporting collaborative teams and developing my knowledge of generative AI and its practical applications.
EXPERIENCE ACROSS
Public sector · Telecommunications · Banking · Consulting · Manufacturing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Organizations I’ve worked with.
Companies
Clients
BUSINESS CONSULTINGHow I can help
How I can help
your business take shape.
I help aspiring entrepreneurs explore opportunities, understand the operational realities, and plan their next steps — drawing on my experience in technology, hospitality, education, and income-producing properties.
IT businesses
Clarify your service or product idea, identify your target customers, and plan delivery, technology needs, and the steps to launch.
Restaurants
Explore opening, acquiring, or operating a restaurant, with practical guidance on the concept, franchise considerations, staffing, costs, and day-to-day operations.
Education businesses
Shape a learning centre or education franchise, considering program offerings, enrolment, space requirements, staffing, and operating costs.
Income-producing properties
Understand the business side of rental and commercial properties, including rental income, operating expenses, tenant considerations, and property management.
From an initial idea to an informed decision.
Business planning · Operating cost reviews · Acquisition considerations · Launch planning
03 — COMMUNITY & VOLUNTEERINGGiving time.
Giving time.
Creating connections.
Education, culture, and shared experiences are at the heart of my community work.
EDUCATION & LANGUAGE01
Quebec Tamil
Kalvi Nilayam
As Founder and Executive Administrator, I support the administration and continuity of a volunteer-run Tamil school in Kirkland. The school helps children learn Tamil and connect with their language and culture through the American Tamil Academy curriculum.
CULTURE & COMMUNITY02
India Canada
Organization
Through my service as Senior Director & Secretary, I contribute to community coordination and cultural initiatives in Montréal. This includes supporting India Day celebrations and working alongside volunteers, community partners, and sponsors.
SPORT & CONNECTION03
Club de Volleyball
Pierrefonds
As Founder & Executive Administrator, I bring volleyball enthusiasts together through opportunities to play, access to facilities, and a shared love of the sport. The club also helps children learn volleyball and develop their interest in the game, while encouraging teamwork and community connections.
COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION · GREAT CYCLE CHALLENGERiding for a cause.
Riding for a cause.
Seven years and counting.
Supporting children affected by cancer, one kilometre at a time.
I participate in the Great Cycle Challenge to raise funds for SickKids Foundation in support of children’s cancer research. Over seven years, this commitment has combined my love of cycling with a cause close to my heart.
7 yearsParticipation and counting
$10,868Total raised
2,365 kmTotal ridden
Cumulative figures shown in my shared Great Cycle Challenge achievement summary.
PAST COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTA continuing commitment
A continuing commitment
to community service.
Earlier volunteer roles across education and cultural organizations in Montréal and beyond.
EDUCATION
American Tamil Academy (ATA)
DirectorFebruary 2020 – January 2022
COMMUNITY & CULTURE
Tamilagam Quebec (TQ)
Advisory Committee MemberOctober 2016 – October 2022Executive Committee MemberMay 2014 – October 2016
COMMUNITY & CULTURE
Telugu Association of Montreal (TAM)
Executive Committee MemberAugust 2012 – August 2013
04 — RECENT HIGHLIGHTS
Along the way.
A few moments from my professional and community journey.
EDUCATION
A new year of Tamil learning
The 2026–27 school year at Quebec Tamil Kalvi Nilayam began on September 20, bringing students, parents, and volunteer teachers together for another year of learning.
COMMUNITY
Celebrating India Day in Montréal
Contributing to the India Canada Organization’s 24th India Day celebrations — a shared effort made possible by volunteers, sponsors, and our community.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Continuing to learn about AI
Building on my project and delivery experience through further learning in generative AI and its applications to project management.
Good work starts
with a conversation.
Thinking about starting or acquiring a business? Looking for professional collaboration or a community connection? Let’s talk.
MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC, CANADABUSINESS CONSULTING · PROFESSIONAL · COMMUNITY