Erin Malfara (Ellis), Pmp, Cspo
About Erin Malfara (Ellis), Pmp, Cspo
Erin Malfara (Ellis) is a Senior Manager and Platform Automation Product Owner at CIBC, with extensive experience in project management and product ownership.
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Erin Malfara (Ellis), PMP, CSPO holds the position of Senior Manager, Platform Automation Product Owner at CIBC. She began this role in 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Professional Path at CIBC
Erin's career at CIBC spans several roles. Starting as an Administrative Assistant from 2015 to 2016, she then became an IT Project Control Coordinator from 2016 to 2017. She moved on to be an IT Project Team Lead for 8 months in 2017-2018 and then served as IT Project Manager from 2018 to 2021. Prior to her current role, she was a Scrum Master from 2019 to 2021.
Previous Experience as Educator
Before transitioning into her roles at CIBC, Erin worked at Peel District School Board as a High School Teacher from 2014 to 2015. During her tenure, she gained valuable experience in nurturing and managing student engagement and development.
Educational Background
Erin possesses a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree in Marketing from Ryerson University, earned between 2009 and 2013. She furthered her education at the University of Toronto - Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, obtaining a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Drama, Business, and Dance from 2013 to 2014.
Certifications in Project Management
Erin is certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO). These certifications underscore her expertise in project management and product ownership.
Team Leadership and Development
In her current role, Erin manages a team of 11 individuals. She focuses on their personal and performance development, ensuring that team members are aligned with organizational goals and priorities.
Platform Automation Strategy
Erin plays a key role in setting priorities for innovation, stability, and security within the Platform Automation Infrastructure at CIBC. She aligns platform automation initiatives with enterprise strategy and business needs, focusing on customer relationships and the growth and expansion of the Platform Automation Infrastructure.