Mark Makary, MBA, P.Eng.
About Mark Makary, MBA, P.Eng.
Mark Makary, MBA, P.Eng., is an IT Project Director at CIBC in Toronto, Ontario, with a background in strategic management and computer engineering.
Company
Mark Makary currently holds the position of IT Project Director at CIBC, where he has been since 2017. CIBC, the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, is a leading North American financial institution offering a wide range of financial products and services. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Makary leads significant IT projects and programs within the company.
Professional Title
Mark Makary serves as an IT Project Director, a role involving oversight of substantial IT programs. He focuses on managing project inter-dependencies and priority management, ensuring alignment with the strategic objectives of the organization.
Education and Expertise
Mark Makary holds an MBA from the Schulich School of Business, where he specialized in Strategic Management from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, he achieved a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Computer Engineering from Ryerson University, establishing a solid technical foundation for his work in IT project management.
Background
Before joining CIBC, Mark Makary built extensive experience at Giesecke & Devrient, spending several years in progressive roles. He started as a Junior Programmer in 2010, then moved into the positions of EMV Analyst, Project Manager, and Account Executive until 2017. His accumulated experience in various capacities has equipped him with a robust understanding of project management and technology integration.
Project Leadership and Initiatives
In his role at CIBC, Mark Makary delivered a pioneering modern business banking web application, working alongside third-party partners and employing advanced API standards to integrate client data effectively. Additionally, he led the upgrade of the Cash Management Online platform, focusing on client migration improvements and the addition of key value features. He also manages multi-million dollar programs and facilitates senior executive stakeholder meetings to align on strategic objectives and project roadmaps.