Siavosh Dana
About Siavosh Dana
Siavosh Dana is a Senior Information Technology Project Manager at CIBC and the CEO of Axleapp, with extensive experience in IT project management and business analysis.
Current Roles
Siavosh Dana is currently serving as the Senior Information Technology Project Manager at CIBC, a position he has held since 2021. Additionally, he holds the role of Chief Executive Officer at Axleapp, a pioneering Canadian peer-to-peer freight transportation platform, since 2018. Both roles are based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Career History
Siavosh Dana has had a diverse career, with significant roles at CIBC and in the technology and transportation sectors. At CIBC, he has held various positions including IT Project Manager (2019-2021), Business System Specialist (2017-2019), and Project Control Coordinator (2017). His past experiences also include being the President of the Seneca College chapter of Enactus Canada (2016-2017), Departmental Manager at Jamie's Italian Canada (2015-2017), and Business Analyst Intern at Xavier Associates (2015-2016). Earlier in his career, he worked as an English Teacher in Turkey, Data Communication Engineer at Huawei, and Product Manager at Iranian e-Commerce Development Co. (IeDCo).
Education and Expertise
Siavosh Dana holds an Honours Bachelor of Commerce in International Business Management from Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology, completed between 2014 and 2017. He also earned a Bachelor of Computer Engineering from the Baha'i Institute of Higher Education (BIHE), from 2005 to 2009. His education has equipped him with a unique blend of business and technical expertise, enabling him to excel in the IT and project management fields.
Axleapp and Innovations
As the co-founder and CEO of Axleapp, Siavosh Dana is at the forefront of transportation innovation in Canada. Axleapp, the first Canadian peer-to-peer freight transportation platform, leverages technology and machine learning to address industry challenges such as driver shortages. Under his leadership, the company aims to enhance efficiency and stimulate economic growth in the transportation sector by providing practical solutions rather than adding complexity.
Previous Leadership Roles
Before his current roles, Siavosh Dana demonstrated his leadership skills through various significant positions. He was the President of the Seneca Business Student Association from 2014 to 2016 and Founder President of the Seneca College chapter of DECA U since 2014. These roles highlight his commitment to fostering leadership and innovation within academic and professional communities.