Ashwin Kumar MBA, Pmp, Psm
About Ashwin Kumar MBA, Pmp, Psm
Ashwin Kumar is a Leader in Retail Data & Decision Analytics at CIBC with extensive experience in project management and technology transformation across multiple industries.
Title and Current Role
Ashwin Kumar currently holds the position of Leader, Retail Data & Decision Analytics at CIBC. He has been in this role since 2022, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His responsibilities include overseeing data and decision analytics within the retail sector at CIBC.
Professional Experience
Ashwin Kumar has a diverse background with experience spanning multiple high-profile firms. Before his current role at CIBC, he served as a Project Manager in the Program Management Office at Tata Consultancy Services from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, he was the Solution Lead for the Financial Crimes Transformation Program (AML) at CIBC from 2017 to 2021. His earlier roles at CIBC include Senior Manager. From 2014 to 2016, he was Manager of Idea Commercialization for the National Innovation Office at Deloitte Canada, following his role as a Senior Consultant and Consultant. Additionally, Ashwin has experience as an Associate Practice Consultant at EMC and as a Software Engineer at Infosys.
Educational Background
Ashwin Kumar holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from York University’s Schulich School of Business, achieved in 2011. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) from R. V. College of Engineering in Bangalore, completed in 2006. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in engineering and business management.
Specialized Expertise
Ashwin Kumar is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Professional Scrum Master (PSM). He also holds a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification. His specialized expertise includes leading the AML case management function from a technology perspective at CIBC and working closely with technology leadership and vendors to ensure seamless understanding and delivery of goals in the AML transformation program.
Industry Experience
Ashwin Kumar has a rich balance of experience working across various domains including Financial Services, Mining, Oil & Gas, and Healthcare. His roles have allowed him to develop a comprehensive understanding of the different requirements and challenges in these industries, contributing to his versatile skill set.