Maj Dafinone MBA, MSc.
About Maj Dafinone MBA, MSc.
Maj Dafinone is a Director of Product Management at Interac Corp., with a strong background in engineering and business management. He has held various leadership roles in product strategy and innovation consulting, and is actively involved in community engagement and mentoring.
Work at Interac
Currently, Maj Dafinone serves as the Leader (Director) of Product Management at Interac Corp., a position held since 2024. Prior to this role, he was the Product Strategy and Programs Director at Interac from 2022 to 2024. In these roles, he has focused on product management and strategy, contributing to the development and implementation of key initiatives within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Maj Dafinone holds an MBA from Columbia Business School, completed between 2016 and 2018. He also earned a Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E) in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, he has a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University, obtained from 2004 to 2008. His educational background supports his expertise in product management and engineering.
Background
Maj Dafinone has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. His career includes positions at Bain & Company as an Associate and MBA Intern in 2017, Bloom Energy as an Engineer in Manufacturing Process from 2011 to 2013, and Bayer as an Intern in 2008. He also held managerial roles at MaRS Discovery District, focusing on Innovation Consulting and Corporate Transformation from 2019 to 2022.
Achievements
Maj Dafinone is a member of the Black Professionals in Tech Network (BPTN), which aims to advance Black professionals in the tech sector. He actively engages with the community through the Black Wealth Club, where he focuses on building wealth and reinvesting in communities. Additionally, he is involved in mentoring recent graduates and newcomers to Canada, assisting them in navigating their career transitions.