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Méliné Nikoghossian

Senior Leader - Linkedin.com/in/meline-nikoghossian-12b6842
Toronto,ON

Summary

Multi-talented Senior Executive with extensive experience in leading data teams across high growth and diverse environments. Solid track record of defining data strategy and supervising global data development teams in implementation. Successful at stepping into diverse positions and making immediate positive contributions. Focused on optimizing operations and motivating employees while establishing market dominance. Well-versed in fostering collaborative relationships with all levels of management and clients to exceed expectations.


Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

AVP Enterprise Strategy, Reporting and Analytics

TD Bank Group
5 2021 - 6 2024
  • Responsible for team of data technologists in delivering ingestion and extraction capabilities on Microsoft Azure Cloud platform.
  • Leading Data Engineering and model delivery of TD Layer 6 models to Azure Cloud. Filed over 15 innovation patents.
  • Leading Data Engineering for Fraud and Finance regulatory projects.
  • Responsible for high value advanced analytics and machine learning models in Microsoft Azure Cloud.
  • Responsible for delivering Enterprise Data Governance infrastructure.
  • Analyzed data to identify areas of improvement, implementing changes that resulted in greater operational efficiency.

Senior Managing Engineer

TD Bank Group
07.2018 - 05.2021
  • Leading strategy, governance, design and delivery of over 20 ML models to cloud.
  • Responsible for support and operations of production models.
  • Responsible for strategy, design and delivery on vision for overall platform intake, development experience and deployment of workloads to Big Data production.
  • Recruited team of 50 and accountable for financials and operations of program.
  • Oversee management of high performing teams spanning development, QA and support.

Senior BigData Development Manager

IBM
07.2014 - 07.2018
  • Responsible for leading midsize team in agile software development, delivery and deployment of BigSQL product with annual review of $60 Million.
  • Responsible for on prem and continuous delivery on cloud.
  • Led development team in concert with product management for outlining product strategy, addressing targeted use cases and planning.
  • Drove strategic initiatives, managed headcount and resources across multi-site development teams.

Senior Project Manager/Release Manager

IBM
10.2010 - 07.2014
  • Managed multi-site agile development teams to deliver next generation of enterprise database product
  • Negotiated complex project schedules and plans with multiple software development teams across IBM worldwide software development sites.
  • Managed risk and develop mitigation plans, escalating when necessary, to ensure smooth delivery.
  • Responsible for all legal aspects of product including IP, open source and 3rd party software.
  • Liasoned with VPs at Operational and Quality Certification levels.

Project Manager/Release Manager

IBM
04.2006 - 10.2010
  • Lead complex Health Analytics Software Product from inception through full solution development.
  • Delivered three IBM hardware/software appliances on AIX and Linux with small sized team..
  • Built up project from requirement gathering phase to deriving estimates, plans, bringing resources on board and delivering beta versions by using extensive problem solving and leadership skills.
  • Built and maintained productive relationships within cross-functional and cross-organizational groups.
  • Mobilized and led development and quality assurance teams across USA, Ireland, Canada and India by utilizing strong relationship management skills.

Software Engineer

IBM
04.1996 - 07.2006
  • Led development of DB2 application layer including pre-compiler and embedded runtime client.
  • Designed, co-developed and deployed testing strategy to improve quality of DB2 applications.
  • Led performance improvements for vendor applications by strategically focusing on problem areas and implementing innovative solutions.
  • Built strong relationship with vendor for integration and product enhancements.

Education

B.A.Sc. Electrical Engineering -

University of Toronto

Workplace Mental Health Leadership Certificate

Queens University

Skills

  • Product Development, Business and Partnership Development, Operational Leadership

Timeline

Senior Managing Engineer

TD Bank Group
07.2018 - 05.2021

Senior BigData Development Manager

IBM
07.2014 - 07.2018

Senior Project Manager/Release Manager

IBM
10.2010 - 07.2014

Project Manager/Release Manager

IBM
04.2006 - 10.2010

Software Engineer

IBM
04.1996 - 07.2006

AVP Enterprise Strategy, Reporting and Analytics

TD Bank Group
5 2021 - 6 2024

B.A.Sc. Electrical Engineering -

University of Toronto

Workplace Mental Health Leadership Certificate

Queens University

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