Ted Kester

Ted Kester is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in operations and project management across various industries. Currently serving as Product Operations Lead at Shopify since February 2024, Ted previously held senior roles at Opendoor, where responsibilities included enhancing business operations, and Skylight, where significant efficiency improvements were achieved. Ted's background includes project management at EllisDon and Aecon Group Inc., focusing on construction management and project controls, with a proven track record of increasing project margins and optimizing processes. Early career roles include software engineering positions at Upper Canada College, Palomino System Innovations Inc., ViXS Systems Inc., and Varicent Software, demonstrating a solid technical foundation. Ted holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Queen's University and completed the International Baccalaureate Program at Upper Canada College.