Faisal Islam, MBA, Csm®, Cspo®
About Faisal Islam, MBA, Csm®, Cspo®
Faisal Islam is a Senior IT Program Manager at CIBC with extensive experience in digital transformation and strategic management.
Current Position at CIBC
Faisal Islam is currently serving as the Senior IT Program Manager at CIBC, a position he has held since 2019. Based in the Toronto, Canada area, his role involves overseeing complex IT initiatives, ensuring that programs align with business objectives, and managing project progression. His experience in stakeholder management and customer relationship management (CRM) has been instrumental in driving successful outcomes within the organization.
Previous Roles in Digital Transformation
Before his current role at CIBC, Faisal Islam worked at Architech as a Project Manager in Digital Transformation for a brief period in 2019. Prior to that, he spent five years as a Senior Consultant in Digital Transformation at Dapasoft, from 2014 to 2019. In both positions, Faisal leveraged his expertise in stakeholder analysis and strategic management to help organizations navigate and implement significant digital transformations.
Educational Background in Strategic Management and Computer Science
Faisal Islam holds a Master of Business Administration in Strategic Management from the Schulich School of Business, York University, which he completed between 2010 and 2012. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science from the University of Toronto Scarborough, graduating in 2006. This strong educational foundation has supported his continuous growth in managing complex IT projects and strategic initiatives.
Early Career and Development Roles
Faisal Islam began his career in software development and systems analysis. He held positions such as Systems Developer at Morneau Shepell from 2006 to 2008 and Senior Software Developer at Tai Foong International Ltd. in 2006. These roles laid the groundwork for his subsequent positions in project and program management by providing essential technical skills and experience in software development.
Professional Certifications in Scrum Methodologies
Faisal Islam is a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM®) and Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO®). These certifications highlight his proficiency in Agile project management methodologies and his ability to lead teams in iterative development processes. His expertise in Scrum frameworks has been a significant factor in his success in managing IT programs and projects.