Simon Lanc
About Simon Lanc
Simon Lanc is a Project Control Coordinator at CIBC in Toronto, Canada, with extensive experience in project management and business relations.
Title and Current Role
Simon Lanc is currently a Project Control Coordinator at CIBC, based in the Toronto, Canada Area. He has been in this role since 2019. As a Project Control Coordinator, Simon is responsible for overseeing numerous projects, ensuring that they are implemented successfully and within allocated resources.
Professional Background
Simon Lanc has an extensive professional background, with experience spanning multiple roles and industries. He began his career at The Mowing Dude as a Lawn Care Service provider from 2010 to 2012. He then moved to Drive Medical, where he worked in Operations from 2013 to 2016. Simon later transitioned to Fuel Foods Inc, where he interned for 6 months before becoming a Business Relations Manager for 5 months in 2017. He joined CIBC as a Project Coordinator from 2017 to 2018, before moving into his current role in 2019.
Education and Expertise
Simon Lanc holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Business Management from Ryerson University, which he earned from 2013 to 2017. Throughout his career, he has developed a wide range of technical and managerial skills, including proficiency in Mainframes, Informatica, and Oracle. Simon is also adept at creating and managing complex data queries in Visual Basic to streamline project data aggregation.
Role at CIBC
At CIBC, Simon Lanc is an integral part of the Currency, Capacity, Refresh (CCR) division. He has governed over 70 projects within this division, ensuring their successful implementation and resource management. Simon has established views for lines of businesses within CCR's funding pool, enhancing visibility and insight into active projects. He also contributes to crafting quarterly presentations for VPs and SVPs in technology, focusing on financial allocations and significant achievements.
Technical and Analytical Skills
Simon Lanc has developed a unique query using Visual Basic to aggregate data from online websites and Excel spreadsheets, which has been instrumental for CCR’s projects at CIBC. His ability to self-learn new technologies such as Mainframes, Informatica, and Oracle has significantly enhanced his contributions to project discussions and implementation strategies. These skills underscore his technical and analytical capabilities in managing complex projects.