Sohail Hashmi Pmp, Csm, Itil, Prince2
About Sohail Hashmi Pmp, Csm, Itil, Prince2
Sohail Hashmi is a Program Manager specializing in Infrastructure and Cybersecurity at CIBC in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He has extensive experience in IT project management, having worked at Symcor, Mytech Electronics, IBM Canada, AOL, Pakistan National Shipping Corporation, and Citibank.
Title and Current Employment
Sohail Hashmi currently serves as the Program Manager for Infrastructure and Cybersecurity at CIBC in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this role since 2021, he oversees infrastructure projects and cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring they meet organizational standards and compliance requirements.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before joining CIBC, Sohail Hashmi gained extensive experience across multiple companies. He worked at Symcor as a Senior IT Project Manager from 2011 to 2021, where he managed infrastructure and cybersecurity projects. Prior to that, he was an IT Infrastructure Project Manager at Mytech Electronics in Walmart from 2008 to 2011. His earlier roles include Project Security Administrator at IBM Canada, Infrastructure Project Engineer at AOL, Systems Administrator/Assistant Manager MIS at Pakistan National Shipping Corporation, and Systems Administrator at Citibank.
Educational Background
Sohail Hashmi holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in Project Management from Missouri State University, attained between 2014 and 2016. He also earned a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Information Technology from PAF-Karachi Institute of Economics & Technology, completed from 1999 to 2001. His academic background has provided him with a solid foundation in project management and IT.
Certifications and Skills
Sohail Hashmi holds various certifications including PMP, CSM, ITIL, Prince2, and a Cloud Computing Certification from Cloud University - Rackspace, USA. He is currently in the process of obtaining the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification from (ISC)² USA. His advanced skills include IT Governance, IT Strategic Planning, business alignment, and handling complex risk assessments.
Project Management and Team Leadership
Throughout his career, Sohail Hashmi has successfully delivered over 15 projects in IT infrastructure and cybersecurity. He managed teams of over 50 members and handled a manpower budget ranging from $1M to $10M. One of his notable undertakings includes a multiyear cybersecurity program that focused on infrastructure upgrades and the remediation of security gaps. His role often involved managing diverse stakeholders across various organizations.