Krystina Labanowicz
About Krystina Labanowicz
Krystina Labanowicz is a Scrum Master at CIBC in Toronto, Canada, with extensive experience in project management and Agile methodologies.
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Krystina Labanowicz currently holds the position of Scrum Master at CIBC, where she has been working since 2018. In her role, she manages Scrum activities and practices to ensure successful project delivery.
Career at CIBC
Krystina Labanowicz has an extensive work history with CIBC. Before becoming a Scrum Master in 2018, she served as a Release Manager from 2015 to 2018. She also worked as an Implementation Lead from 2013 to 2015 and began her journey at CIBC as a Project Coordinator (Contract) from 2012 to 2013.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her roles at CIBC, Krystina had diverse experiences in the film and marketing sectors. She worked at Alliance Films Inc as National Marketing and Promotions for six months starting in 2011 and served as a Locations and Promotions Assistant at the Toronto International Film Festival for one month in 2011.
Education and Professional Certifications
Krystina Labanowicz has a well-rounded academic background. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies and Art History from Carleton University from 2005 to 2009. She later obtained a Diploma in Advertising from St. Lawrence College between 2009 and 2011. In 2020, she completed a Product Management Certificate from BrainStation.
Achievements in Agile Methodologies
Krystina has made notable contributions to Agile practices within CIBC. Selected for a 10-month Agile coaching program, she has implemented Agile best practices for a distributed team of 10 members. She also onboarded the team to JIRA, improving workflow visualization, and introduced open communication channels among team members and stakeholders.