Karim Kiared
About Karim Kiared
Karim Kiared is a Senior Information Technology Architect with extensive experience in IT architecture projects, particularly in leading integrations with third-party systems. He has a PhD in Philosophy from Université de Nancy 1 and has worked at Intact since 2014, previously serving as a Senior Specialist System Developer at Standard Life for 13 years.
Work at Intact Financial Corporation
Karim Kiared has been employed at Intact Financial Corporation since 2014, serving as a Senior Information Technology Architect. In this role, he focuses on IT architecture projects, emphasizing security and testing. His responsibilities include leading integrations with third-party systems, ensuring that these integrations align with the overall architecture strategy of the organization. His tenure at Intact spans over 10 years, during which he has contributed to various significant projects.
Previous Experience at Standard Life
Before joining Intact Financial Corporation, Karim Kiared worked at Standard Life from 2001 to 2014 as a Senior Specialist System Developer. His role involved developing and implementing system solutions within the organization. This position allowed him to gain extensive experience in IT architecture and system integrations, which he later applied in his current role at Intact.
Education and Expertise
Karim Kiared studied at Université de Nancy 1 in France, where he earned a Philosophy Diploma - PhD from 1988 to 1992. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his analytical skills in IT architecture. He specializes in security and testing within IT architecture transformations, focusing on ensuring that systems are secure and reliable during integration processes.
Major Transformation Projects
Karim Kiared has conducted a significant transformation project involving the migration from Peoplesoft HCM to Workday HCM. This project included critical components such as data conversion, leading integrations with third-party systems, and ensuring robust security and testing measures. His expertise in managing complex integrations has been instrumental in the successful execution of this project.