Matthew Toral
About Matthew Toral
Matthew Toral serves as the Director of Operations at Knowledgehook, a position he has held since 2021. He has a diverse background in operations and technology, with previous roles at Sun Life Financial and AstraZeneca, and holds an MBA from the Lazaridis School of Business & Economics.
Current Role at Knowledgehook
Matthew Toral serves as the Director of Operations at Knowledgehook, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing operational processes and ensuring efficiency within the organization. His leadership contributes to the company's mission of enhancing educational outcomes through data-driven insights.
Previous Experience at Sun Life Financial
Before joining Knowledgehook, Matthew worked at Sun Life Financial as the Manager of Strategic Initiatives from 2015 to 2021. During his six years in this role, he was involved in managing key projects and strategic goals within the organization, contributing to operational improvements and business growth in the Toronto, Canada area.
Background in IT at AstraZeneca
Matthew began his career as an IT Technical Analyst at AstraZeneca, where he worked from 2013 to 2015. His responsibilities included supporting IT infrastructure and ensuring the smooth operation of technical systems. This role provided him with valuable experience in the intersection of technology and business operations.
Educational Qualifications
Matthew holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Lazaridis School of Business & Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University, where he studied from 2020 to 2023. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Technology Management from Ryerson University. Additionally, he completed a certificate program in Data Analytics, Big Data, and Predictive Analytics at The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education at Toronto Metropolitan University from 2017 to 2018.
Early Career at Shred-it
Matthew's early career included a role as a Project Support Analyst at Shred-it, where he worked for 11 months in 2011 and 2012. In this position, he supported project management efforts and contributed to operational tasks, gaining foundational experience in project support and analysis.