Cristan Carson
About Cristan Carson
Cristan Carson is a Senior Project Manager at CIBC, specializing in the Cloud Program for eBanking. He holds an Honours BA in Social Science from Brock University and has extensive experience in managing infrastructure teams and implementing large budget systems.
Title
Cristan Carson holds the position of Senior Project Manager for the Cloud Program eBanking at CIBC. In this role, he focuses on overseeing cloud initiatives within the bank's digital banking operations. His responsibilities include managing application and hardware infrastructure teams, ensuring projects meet aggressive timelines, and coordinating various aspects of project execution.
Company
Cristan Carson is currently employed at CIBC (Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce), located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He has been with the company since 2021, contributing to the Cloud Program eBanking as a Senior Project Manager. His role involves the successful implementation of large budget systems across different business units within the bank.
Education and Expertise
Cristan Carson earned an Honours Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Social Science - Communications Studies - Information Technology from Brock University, where he studied from 1998 to 2002. Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Humanities – History from Brock University, completing his studies there from 1994 to 1997. His educational background equips him with a unique perspective on both historical context and modern communication technologies.
Certifications and Professional Memberships
Cristan Carson is certified in Scaled Agility Framework (S.A.F.e), having obtained this certification in February 2021. He has been a member of the Project Management Institute (PMI) since 2012, indicating a long-standing commitment to the project management profession and ongoing professional development.
Project Management Experience
Cristan Carson has a proven track record in managing application and hardware infrastructure teams, often working with aggressive project timelines. He has successfully implemented large budget systems for various business units, demonstrating his ability to execute complex projects effectively. Additionally, he has created and managed templates for different project documentation, including Solution Architecture Blueprints, Design Build Specifications, Build Book, and Runbook, which streamline project deliverables and processes.