Ali Khandani

I am a seasoned Project Manager with over 15 years of experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering high-quality solutions across diverse industries, expertly leveraging Agile, Waterfall, and SCRUM methodologies. My career began as a Business Systems Analyst, where I developed in-depth expertise in requirements analysis, UML modeling, user stories, and workstream management. Transitioning into project management, I expanded my skillset to include comprehensive project planning, resource allocation, risk mitigation, and full project lifecycle oversight. I excel at stakeholder engagement, driving successful project implementations, and orchestrating effective change management initiatives. My proficiency in data management, data governance, internal controls, and risk management ensures strict compliance with regulatory and auditing standards throughout every phase of the project. I am seeking to join an innovative and collaborative organization that values excellence, where I can tackle complex challenges and deliver meaningful results.

Diligent [Desired Position] with background in managing complex projects across various industries. Known for successfully leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within scope. Demonstrated ability to manage project lifecycles and implement process improvements.

Professional manager with significant expertise in overseeing complex projects and ensuring timely delivery. Skilled in strategic planning, budget management, and risk assessment. Strong focus on team collaboration, fostering results-driven environment, and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, leadership, and effective communication.

• CIBC: Spearheaded the development and implementation of a Records Management System for the CIBC Threat Management department, delivering a 95% acceleration in data protection deployment.
• CIBC: Successfully optimized performance and reduced costs for the Fusion IT delivery team through strategic project execution and process enhancement.
• RBC: Reduced department operating costs by 82% within 10 months by leading large-scale automation and digital transformation initiatives, streamlining risk reporting and privacy compliance workflows, and implementing advanced data governance solutions.
• Intact Insurance: Led the successful implementation of Quebec’s Bill 64 (Law 25), achieving an 83% boost in operational efficiency by automating critical compliance workflows with Pega and Informatica. Streamlined gap analysis across 15 data sources (500 GB) and integrated data into three Azure databases (1 TB), enabling real-time regulatory reporting and enhancing privacy standards for over 250,000 Quebec customers.
• CIBC (EDH): Achieved a 90% reduction in manual reporting time and improved data accuracy by integrating CIBC's Enterprise Data Hub with ServiceNow, automating critical workflows across eight major business lines and enabling unified, real-time analytics for enhanced risk management and decision-making
• Scotiabank: Automated high-risk client validation and transaction monitoring for Anti-Money Laundering initiatives, reducing data extraction time by 75% and improving regulatory reporting accuracy. Bridged communication between stakeholders and EDT developers, significantly enhancing compliance with FINTRAC requirements for Large Cash Transaction Reporting and Suspicious Transaction Reporting.

• PMP (2016)
• SCRUM Master (2017)
• Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (2024)
• CISSP (In progress)