Richard Zilavec, Cissp
About Richard Zilavec, Cissp
Richard Zilavec is the Director of Enterprise Change Management & Enterprise Gating at CIBC, with a career spanning roles in technology and risk management.
Current Role at CIBC
Richard Zilavec is currently serving as the Director of Enterprise Change Management & Enterprise Gating at CIBC. He stepped into this role in 2017, where he is responsible for overseeing the strategic implementation of change management across the enterprise. His duties involve ensuring that changes are systematically planned and executed with minimal disruption to the operations. Richard's work mainly focuses on maintaining the rigor of enterprise gating processes to manage risks effectively and ensure operational excellence.
Previous Experience at CIBC
Before becoming the Director of Enterprise Change Management & Enterprise Gating, Richard Zilavec held two key positions at CIBC. From 2016 to 2017, he worked as the Senior Manager of Enterprise Gating - Technology Operational Risk, where he managed risk assessment processes for technology operations. Prior to this, from 2013 to 2016, he served as a Technical Consultant in the same department, contributing to the development and implementation of operational risk policies and procedures.
Role at The Dominion of Canada General Insurance Company
Richard Zilavec worked at The Dominion of Canada General Insurance Company as a Technical Specialist from 2005 to 2013. During his 8-year tenure, he focused on providing specialized technical support and solutions to enhance the company's operational efficiency. His role included responsibilities such as troubleshooting complex technical issues and implementing technical improvements in the company's systems.
Experience at Canada Life
From 2001 to 2004, Richard Zilavec worked at Canada Life as a Senior e-Integration Consultant. In this role, he was responsible for the integration of electronic systems and data across various platforms. His work involved ensuring seamless communication between different systems and improving overall data management practices within the company.
Early Career at TCN Systems Group Ltd.
Richard Zilavec began his career at TCN Systems Group Ltd. as a Senior Programmer / Unix Administrator from 1997 to 2001. Based in Toronto, Canada, his primary responsibilities included programming and administering Unix systems. His role also involved ensuring the reliability and performance of Unix-based systems and applications, contributing to the company's IT infrastructure and operations.