Sr. System Analyst / Developer
Loblaw Ltda

Project Manager / Sr. System Analyst
Santander Bank – Chile

Project Manager / Sr. System Analyst
Osorno y la Union Bank – Chile

Computer Science engineer with an Executive MBA, Project Evaluation and Management degree.
Strong background in SDLC working in financial and retail sectors. Vast experience and strong capabilities automating manual activities as well as enhancing application systems with an average improvement of 70%
Fluent in English, Spanish and intermediate level in French.

Catholic University of Chile

University of Chile

SAS Institute

Senior Project Manager
IBM Canada

Vice President
DBS Bank, Singapore

Vice President
Citigroup Singapore

Over the last 25 years I've led project management offices around the world. Especially known for my ability to get people working together, I have a track record of driving collaboration across more than 30 countries. A strong advocate for "new" ways of working, I recently returned to university to earn a degree in psychology, get my certification in Agile project management and earn a PMP.

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

PMP

CAPM

Business Development Manager
Enomaly Inc

Business Development Consultant
Oracle Canada

Partner Sales
Tel-e Technologies Distribution Of Canada

IT|Telecommunications | Sales/Business Development

Tenacious and energetic sales professional with over 15 years B2B/B2C experience promoting and selling Cloud Computing, Oracle ERP Business offerings and Telecommunications products to Fortune 500 and smaller companies. Recognized by customers and peers as an effective communicator who builds trust and collaborates with all levels ensuring customer projects advance and goals are achieved.

McMaster University – Management Studies Diploma

The University of Western Ontario (Huron College University) Bachelor of Arts 1984

Sr. Project Manager
Ministry of Transportation

Program Manager
Toronto District School Board

Technology Consultant
International Airports Projects

Seasoned Project/Program Manager with 16+ years PM experience, built on a life career in the Information Technology industry. Broad KNOWLEDGE of the IT industry, in-depth PM EXPERIENCE and a determined COMMITMENT to succeed, as evidenced by a long track record of successful projects ranging from less than $1M to more than $41M.

PMP Certification (PMI)

ISP Certification (CIPS)

KLCVI Diploma

Web Developer
GTAA

Web Designer
Canadian Tire Corp

Program Director
Digital Media Studios

An innovative design thinker with a passion for business and human/technology interface.
Experienced in ideation, crowdsourcing, social media and collaborative product development.

Over 10 years experience in various environments including corporate retail, eLearning, post- secondary education and digital animation. Strong record of initiating value added systems, processes and ensuring continuous improvement.

B.F.A. Emily Carr University, Vancouver

Sr Director, Global SCM Services and Integration
Celestica International Inc

Associate Director Management Consulting
DMR / Fujitsu Consulting

Business Integration Manager
Coca Cola

Global Processes & Applications, M&A ($2B / 20+deals), set up Global SCM consulting organization.
Breakthrough operational excellence transformation. SCM pert. from worst to 1st in industry.
Groundbreaking business models and SC capabilities.
Reengineered Canadian SC for Coca-Cola, saving $18M.
Established DMR Canadian SC/Mfg Consulting practice.
Featured in CIO, Information Week, Globe & Mail.

UofW Eng/Psych

CPIM / APICS

ISP / CIPS

Project Manager
CGI

Manager of Project Managers
RBC / RBC Dexia

Program Manager
ATI Technologies

? Managed several high visibility projects from concept to production for leading edge graphics solutions in mobile and desktop systems for large computer OEM (Apple)
? Improved efficiency and effectiveness through optimization of IT Project Governance in concert with the Business Unit Project Governance
? Re-engineered in-house processes to reduce the turn around time by 25% to meet unique customer needs for quick turn prototypes

MASc Chem Eng (U of T)

BASc Chem Eng (U of T)

Programmer/Systems Analyst
S&C ELECTRIC CANADA LTD.

Programmer
LEE MERRICK & ASSOCIATES

Enabled seamless transition over to the new Oracle systems as part of an international ERP team comprised of IT personnel, functional experts, and Oracle consultants.

Customized and streamlined Oracle Purchase Order delivery process, including developing a custom faxing and emailing solutions for sending of the Purchase Orders.

Resolved time sensitive critical issue of incorrect data being sent to customs broker.

Business Administration (BSc)

Computer Programming Diploma

Manager, Requirements Management
Research in Motion

Project Manager
Research in Motion

Project Manager/Software Specialist
RMT Robotics

? Over 15 years experience delivering exceptional technical solutions to satisfied clients worldwide
? Proven, inspirational, goal oriented manager, coach and mentor
? Exceptional ability to complete initiatives in the most difficult of situations
? http://ca.linkedin.com/in/marksvacina

Management Studies

Project Management Certificate

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) (CSP) (CSM) (PRINCE2)