Kia Muktar, M.Eng, P.Eng
About Kia Muktar, M.Eng, P.Eng
Kia Muktar, M.Eng, P.Eng, is the Senior Director of Enterprise Architecture for Digital, Cards & Contact Centre at CIBC, with extensive experience in technology leadership roles across various organizations.
Current Role at CIBC
Kia Muktar is currently serving as the Senior Director of Enterprise Architecture for Digital, Cards & Contact Centre at CIBC since 2019. In this role, Kia is responsible for developing and overseeing enterprise architecture solutions, methods, and governance models. Additional responsibilities include leading design reviews to ensure solution quality and integrity, as well as proposing and introducing strategic and tactical initiatives that accelerate the adoption of innovative solutions. This position is based in the Toronto, Canada Area.
Previous Positions at Smart Solutions 4IT Inc.
Before joining CIBC, Kia Muktar held significant roles at Smart Solutions 4IT Inc. (SS4IT). He served as Vice President & Chief Information Officer from 2017 to 2019 and prior to that, as Chief Technology Officer from 2015 to 2017. During his tenure at SS4IT, he was instrumental in steering the technological direction of the company and played a key role in overseeing IT strategies and implementations.
Tenure at IBM
Kia Muktar had an extensive career at IBM where he worked from 2000 to 2015. His roles included Chief Architect from 2013 to 2015, Lead Client Software Architect from 2007 to 2013, and Consulting IT Architect with IBM Global Services from 2000 to 2007. At IBM, Kia specialized in developing and implementing comprehensive software solutions and architectures, providing consulting services, and leading projects that significantly impacted clients' operations.
Educational Background
Kia Muktar holds a Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Toronto, achieved from 1992 to 1996. He also earned an Executive Certificate in Organizational Design for Digital Transformation from MIT Sloan School of Management in 2020. Additionally, Kia completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Software Engineering from the Bureau of Data Processing in 1989, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka from 1984 to 1988.
Industry Expertise
Kia Muktar possesses expert-level knowledge in various areas, including Cloud Computing, Social Computing, Business Intelligence, Big Data, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), and Business Process Automation and Management. His extensive experience spans multiple decades and includes a range of leadership roles that highlight his technical achievements and leadership capabilities. Kia has received numerous industry, team, and community recognitions for his sustained technical contributions across various sectors.