Victor Lavrentyev
About Victor Lavrentyev
Victor Lavrentyev is a Senior Product Manager at Interac Corp., where he has worked since 2020. He has a diverse background in product management and consulting, with previous roles at CIBC and a strong educational foundation in computer science and business administration.
Work at Interac
Victor Lavrentyev has been serving as a Senior Product Manager at Interac Corp. since 2020. In this role, he has designed and driven the adoption of the product development flow, effectively transforming ideas into working software. He has managed the development of API and UX-driven products, focusing on strategic enhancements to the Interac product platform. Additionally, he provides product training and technical expertise to agile developer teams, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of product development processes.
Previous Experience at CIBC
Prior to his current position, Lavrentyev held multiple roles at CIBC from 2016 to 2020. He worked as a Senior Solutions Consultant for two years, where he contributed to various projects in the Toronto area. His experience also includes roles as a Business Consultant, Application Consultant, and Business Systems Consultant, all within the TLAP Associate program. His diverse responsibilities at CIBC involved infrastructure operations and digital technology, enhancing his expertise in product management and consulting.
Education and Expertise
Victor Lavrentyev has a solid educational background in computer science and business management. He earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, completing his studies from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, he studied Computer Science at the Moscow State Institute of Electronics and Mathematics, achieving an Engineering degree from 2002 to 2007. He also attended Taganrog State Radio Technical University for two years before transferring to MIEM, further solidifying his technical foundation.
Background in Data Network Services
Before moving to Canada, Lavrentyev worked in Moscow, Russian Federation, as a Senior Specialist in Data Network Services at Rosgosstrakh from 2007 to 2010. This role provided him with extensive experience in managing data networks, which contributed to his technical skills in product management and development. His early career also included a pro-bono consulting project at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto in 2015, where he focused on process improvement.