Emad Guirgis
About Emad Guirgis
Emad Guirgis is a Senior Solution Architect in Enterprise Architecture at CIBC with over 16 years of experience in the Software Development Life Cycle and more than 10 years of expertise in various architectural roles.
Title and Current Role
Emad Guirgis is currently employed as a Senior Solution Architect specializing in Enterprise Architecture at CIBC in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this role, he focuses on designing and implementing IT architecture that aligns with the overall strategic business goals of the company. His responsibilities include evaluating system architectures, leading technical teams, and effectively communicating complex technical visions to both business and IT stakeholders.
Previous Experience at CIBC
Emad Guirgis has held multiple roles at CIBC over the years. From 2009 to 2010, he served as a Senior Technical Consultant in Wealth Management Technology and Retail Markets. As of 2013, he has been working in his current role as a Senior Solution Architect in Enterprise Architecture. These roles have allowed him to gain extensive knowledge and experience in financial services technology, contributing significantly to his expertise in the field.
Prior Work at TD Bank
Before his current tenure at CIBC, Emad Guirgis worked at TD Bank as a Senior Application Architect within the Technology Solutions Engineering department from 2011 to 2013. During his time at TD, he developed and implemented technical solutions that supported the bank's technological infrastructure, providing critical architectural guidance and leadership.
Software Development and Engineering Background
Emad Guirgis has an extensive background in software development and engineering. He began his career as a Programmer and Analyst at Credit Suisse in Switzerland from 1997 to 1999. He then worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Oasis Technology from 1999 to 2003 in Canada. Subsequent roles included a Solution Architect at Efunds in the United States from 2003 to 2005 and a System Architect II at FIS in Jacksonville, Florida from 2005 to 2009.
Education and Certifications
Emad Guirgis holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from Zagazig University, which he completed in 1992. He further pursued studies in Computer Science at The American University in Cairo from 1992 to 1994. Additionally, he completed a program in Software Development at Toronto College of Technology from 2008 to 2009. Emad also possesses certifications in TOGAF, ITIL, and PMP, which complement his over 10 years of expertise in Enterprise, Solution, and Application Architecture.