Rod Paras
Senior Product Manager & Product Owner Canadian Department of National Defence Dlcspm Programs @DEFSEC Technologies Inc.
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Product Manager & Product Owner Canadian Department of National Defence Dlcspm Programs @DEFSEC Technologies Inc.
Ottawa, ON, CA
DEFSEC Technologies delivers advanced defence solutions that enhance command, control, communications, computers, cyber, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C5ISR) capabilities for the Canadian Army and allied forces.Key Achievements & Impact:• Lead delivery of operational documentation and decision-support systems for Canada’s NATO mission in Latvia, in collaboration with General Dynamics and DND.• Translate evolving requirements into field-ready guidance amid shifting priorities, limited documentation, and multi-stakeholder oversight.• Reduced onboarding time by 35% and improved delivery velocity by 25% through agile process optimization and systems coordination.• Facilitate Agile Release Trains (ARTs), ensuring synchronization among engineers, product leads, operations, and military stakeholders.• Collaborate across engineering, logistics, and program teams to resolve delivery bottlenecks, improve internal communication, and sustain alignment with client-side command structures.
EDUCATION
Applied Multimedia T.C.
Diploma, Computer Graphics and Dynamic Media
University of Toronto
Risk Management
University of Toronto
Mediation
University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business
Certification, Business Administration
University of Toronto
Buisness Analysis
The University of British Columbia
Project Management, Project/Program Management
Carleton University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Management and Change
ABOUT ROD PARAS
I lead at the intersection of strategy, execution, and organizational transformation. With more than 20 years of experience across technology, defence, and public-sector environments, I have built my career by translating complex priorities into coordinated action, aligning cross-functional stakeholders, and driving high-stakes initiatives in environments where judgment, discretion, and execution matter.My work has spanned strategic operations, business development, executive partnership, and enterprise delivery, with a consistent focus on strengthening operating cadence, improving decision quality, and helping organizations adapt to complexity without losing momentum. I have worked closely with senior leaders to shape priorities, navigate ambiguity, and lead through sensitive, multi-stakeholder environments.I am particularly drawn to roles where strategy must be turned into action, organizations need to align around change, and leadership requires both operational discipline and the ability to move people, priorities, and institutions forward.
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