Mary Maksoud
About Mary Maksoud
Mary Maksoud is a Product Owner in Technology Solutions at the Canadian Medical Association, with a background in Computer Science and a Master's in Early Childhood Education. She has extensive experience in app development and educational methodologies, having previously founded and led a consulting firm and worked in various roles in technology and education.
Work at Canadian Medical Association
Mary Maksoud currently serves as the Product Owner for Technology Solutions at the Canadian Medical Association. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the development and implementation of technology solutions that support the organization's objectives. Her role involves overseeing product development and ensuring that technology initiatives align with the needs of the medical community.
Education and Expertise
Mary Maksoud holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Science from Notre Dame University - Louaize (NDU) and a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction: Early Childhood Education and Development from Arizona State University. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both technology and educational methodologies, allowing her to integrate learning principles into her work.
Background in Technology and Consulting
Before her current role, Mary founded and led Ophelia, a consulting firm in Toronto, Ontario, from 2012 to 2021. During her tenure, she developed a highly successful app that gained popularity shortly after its launch. Additionally, she worked as an Application Developer and Product Manager at Eurisko Mobility in Lebanon from 2010 to 2012, where she honed her skills in product development and management.
Achievements in Educational Methodologies
Mary Maksoud has implemented various educational strategies that have significantly improved student outcomes. She initiated a methodology that raised student math achievement by 20% and developed a music education curriculum adopted by multiple institutions. Her efforts in adapting curricula for children with disabilities resulted in enhanced assessment scores and self-esteem among students.
Innovations in Product Development
Throughout her career, Mary has introduced innovative practices in product development. She implemented a collaborative strategy that increased on-time app delivery to 95% and created a recurring prototype class database that saved up to 20 hours of programming per application. Her initiatives have resolved operational challenges, doubling productivity and enhancing stakeholder satisfaction.