Nazli Najafabady, Pmp, Scm
About Nazli Najafabady, Pmp, Scm
Nazli Najafabady is a Sr. IT Project Manager at CIBC with over 15 years of experience in the IT financial industry, specializing in leadership, planning, analysis, and design.
Current Role at CIBC
Nazli Najafabady currently serves as a Senior IT Project Manager at CIBC. She began this role in 2021. Her responsibilities include overseeing the planning, execution, and closing of IT projects within the financial institution. Through her vast experience, she brings a strong capability for managing complex projects and ensuring successful project outcomes.
Previous Experience at BMO Financial Group
Nazli Najafabady has held several key positions at BMO Financial Group. Between 2018 and 2020, she worked as a Senior Project Manager, focusing on leading significant initiatives. Before this, she served as a Project Manager from 2007 to 2013 and as a Project Tech Lead from 2004 to 2007. Earlier in her career at BMO, from 2000 to 2004, she was an Application Support Developer Analyst, where she was responsible for maintaining and supporting software applications.
Educational Background
Nazli Najafabady earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree from Polytechnique University from 1992 to 1996. Her educational background provided her with a strong foundation in the principles of science and technology, facilitating her subsequent career in IT.
Project Management Skills and Expertise
With over 15 years of experience in the IT financial industry, Nazli Najafabady has specialized in leadership, planning, analysis, and design. She has managed projects in Wealth, Risk, Compliance, and Regulatory areas, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). Her proficiency in handling multiple project activities simultaneously highlights her multi-tasking and priority-setting skills.
Technical Experience
Nazli Najafabady possesses extensive technical experience in developing high-reliability, secure, and real-time enterprise systems. Her early career roles, including a position as a Software Application Developer from 1996 to 2000, have contributed to her deep understanding and expertise in technical development and application support.