Mojgan Mallakin, P.Eng
About Mojgan Mallakin, P.Eng
Mojgan Mallakin, P.Eng, is the Director of Data Security at CIBC, with extensive experience in information security and engineering.
Current Position at CIBC
Mojgan Mallakin serves as the Director of Data Security at CIBC, a role she began in 2022. In this position, she oversees the bank's data security strategies and initiatives. She is responsible for ensuring that the organization's data protection measures are robust and effective. Her work involves close collaboration with other departments to align data security protocols with the bank's overall strategic goals.
Previous Roles at CIBC
Before becoming the Director of Data Security, Mojgan Mallakin held several significant positions at CIBC. From 2017 to 2022, she was the Senior Service Manager, where she managed various service delivery aspects. Prior to this, she was the Senior Manager of Enterprise Cryptographic Service from 2012 to 2017, leading the cryptographic program initiatives. From 2008 to 2012, she worked as a Team Lead, overseeing team performance and project delivery. Her early role at CIBC was as a Senior Information Security Analyst from 2007 to 2008, where she played a crucial role in analyzing and enhancing the bank's security posture.
Career at Scotiabank
Mojgan Mallakin's career at Scotiabank spanned from 1999 to 2007. Her roles included Security Research Specialist (1999-2001), Information Security Specialist (2001-2005), and Senior Technical Analyst (2005-2007). Her tenure at Scotiabank was marked by significant contributions to security research and the implementation of advanced security measures. She was involved in several key projects that reinforced the bank’s security infrastructure.
Educational Background
Mojgan Mallakin has a solid educational foundation in Electrical Engineering. She earned her Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, studying there from 1997 to 1999. Prior to this, she achieved her Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Azad University (IAU), where she studied from 1989 to 1993. Her educational background provided her with the technical expertise that has underpinned her successful career in data and information security.