Yokie Mak
About Yokie Mak
Yokie Mak is a Senior Compliance Officer at a Federal Government Agency in Canada, where she has worked since 2009. She holds a Baccalaureate in Commerce Honours in Management Information Systems from the University of Ottawa and a Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology from Carleton University.
Current Role as Senior Compliance Officer
Yokie Mak has been serving as a Senior Compliance Officer at a Federal Government Agency in Canada since 2009. In this role, she facilitates annual investment planning exercises and provides expert advice to senior management. Her responsibilities also include coordinating resources to support the successful implementation of maintenance releases. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of compliance regulations and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
Previous Experience in Federal Government
Yokie Mak has extensive experience working within the Federal Government Agency in Canada. She began her career there as a Client Services Agent from 2002 to 2003. She later held several positions, including Junior Database Administrator in 2002, Operations Support Secretariat – Junior Analyst from 2004 to 2005, Business and Systems Analyst from 2004 to 2006, and Policy Analyst from 2006 to 2009. This diverse background has equipped her with a broad skill set in operations and policy analysis.
Educational Background
Yokie Mak studied at the University of Ottawa, where she earned a Baccalaureate in Commerce Honours with a focus on Management Information Systems from 1998 to 2001. Additionally, she obtained a Canadian Operational Research Society Diploma during the same period. Earlier, she attended Carleton University, where she completed a Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology from 1991 to 1996. Her educational background supports her analytical and compliance roles.
Professional Development and Training
In her current role, Yokie Mak provides bilingual systems training to users and support staff. This aspect of her job highlights her commitment to professional development and knowledge sharing within the organization. Her ability to facilitate training sessions ensures that staff are well-equipped to utilize systems effectively, contributing to overall operational efficiency.
Experience at Nortel Networks
Before her tenure in the Federal Government, Yokie Mak worked at Nortel Networks as a Systems Infrastructure Prime from 2000 to 2001. This experience in the private sector provided her with valuable insights into systems infrastructure, which she has applied throughout her career in government roles.