Ardy Houshmand

Ardy Houshmand is a seasoned professional in software release management and project oversight, currently serving as the Senior Release and QA Manager at Toronto Hydro since November 2023. In this role, Ardy leads a team of five professionals in delivering software releases and managing testing activities for power distribution applications. Prior to this, Ardy held multiple senior positions at Bell Canada from January 2011 to May 2023, including Senior Project Manager, Program Manager, and Release Manager, overseeing a large team to deliver critical software updates across various departments. Earlier experience includes serving as Senior Information Technology Manager at CSDC Systems Inc. from March 2003 to December 2010, where Ardy managed IT operations and projects. Ardy holds a Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering from IA University, obtained between 1991 and 1995.