Laura Jozwiak
About Laura Jozwiak
Laura Jozwiak is a Senior Scrum Master at CIBC and a Norwex Consultant with extensive experience in Agile methodologies and project management.
Current Role at CIBC
Laura Jozwiak currently serves as a Senior Scrum Master at CIBC, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she focuses on implementing Agile methodologies within the organization, ensuring that development teams follow Scrum and Kanban practices for efficient project management. Laura also administers Jira and Confluence for multiple projects, demonstrating her expertise in project management tools.
Previous Roles at CIBC
Before becoming a Senior Scrum Master, Laura Jozwiak held various roles at CIBC. She served as Senior Manager from 2017 to 2018, and Manager from 2012 to 2016, both based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Earlier, she was a Team Lead for 5 months in 2012 and a Facilitator/Learning Designer from 2007 to 2012. Laura began her tenure at CIBC as a Trainer from 2004 to 2007, and earlier as a Senior Incident Specialist from 2001 to 2004.
Educational Background
Laura Jozwiak earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from DeVry Institute of Technology between 1995 and 1998. She later pursued further education at the University of Toronto, where she studied Information Technology Project Management and achieved an Agile Project Management Certificate from 2019 to 2020.
Certifications and Interests
Laura Jozwiak holds several certifications in Agile methodologies, including Kanban and Scrum. Her strong interest in these methodologies has led her to be instrumental in helping internal teams transition from Waterfall to Agile methodologies. In addition to her Agile expertise, Laura actively mentors individuals to help them realize their full potential and achieve maximum results.
Achievements and Contributions
Laura Jozwiak has received multiple individual and team achievement awards for her contributions to Agile teams and facilitating remote work transitions. Her expertise in project management tools like Jira and Confluence has been vital in enhancing team productivity and project efficiency.
Previous Industry Experience
Prior to her extensive career at CIBC, Laura Jozwiak worked as an Incident Specialist at Hewlett Packard Enterprise from 2000 to 2001 in Toronto, Ontario. She also served as a Junior LAN Support Technician at Astral Media from 1997 to 2000.