About Sadaf Ishak Moheddin:
Dynamic professional with more than 15+ years of rich experience, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing work culture in financial industry.
Experience
Entrepreneurial mindset to drive change and make an impact
Strong technical delivery knowledge & experience in methods (i.e., Agile /SAFe) and tools (i.e., JIRA, Confluence etc.) on IT infrastructure and digital projects.
Experience translating product and technology strategy into actionable program, product, and project deliverables
Strong executive communication, workshop facilitation, problem-solving/probing skills with ability to build relationships, lead teams, and actively collaborate with experts/vendor teams
People manager with strong inclination to contribute to the growth and development of junior resources, while creating a diverse and inclusive high-growth work environment.
Strong inclination for continuous learning and growth by keeping up to date on latest technology trends, industry research for personal development and effective recommendations and market expertise across India, United Kingdom, Dubai, and CaCanad
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Agile Delivery
Impact and Influence
Project Management / Governance
Change Management
Business Process Management
Scrum Product Owner
TECHINCAL SKILLS:
Software: SQL, Hive, Impala, Python, Access, SAS Grid/9.4, Tableau, Confluence, JIRA
Tools: Adjudicate Workflow System (AWS), TSYS, Host on Demand, Equifax, Transunion, Agent Desktop, OM4, Verint, Finesse System, Security Library, Microsoft suite
RPA Tools: Blue Prism Testing Environment
CAREER EXPERIENCE:
Toronto Dominion Bank PRODUCT OWNER, Credit Platform, Toronto, ON, 2021 – Present
Technologies: Confluence, JIRA, Cortex
Leading a team as a Product Owner on Machine Learning – Layer 6 project leveraging AI Model in Azure Cloud Ecosystem.
Managing full lifecycle implementation projects for clients using leading practices, maximizing values, focus on continuous improvement and contribute to a positive work environment embodying the Agile principles of transparency, collaboration, and engagement.
I have created and maintained a product backlog and continuously re-prioritize based on customer benefit in alignment with the product vision
Continuously aligned with senior management on the product delivery roadmap, defined Minimum Marketable Features or Minimum Viable Products and release cadence.
Key participant in Kanban events (e.g., stand-ups, retrospectives), express new ideas for improving product value or delivery efficiency, sharing with leadership as appropriate
I provide user story design, development, and completion oversight; accepting/rejecting user stories based on the agreed upon Definition of Done and Acceptance Criteria
I am liaison and single point of escalation for development team, providing guidance and decisioning as needed.
Trained to deal with ambiguity by establishing what are the goals and ask right questions at the right time to get the information needed.
Manage project teams of Agile Coaches, Scrum Masters, BA's, developers, Solution designer, Testers through the delivery lifecycle of the project.
Snr. BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE and REPORTING ANALYST, Business Banking, Toronto, ON, 2020 – 2021
Technologies : SQL, Hive, Impala, Python, SAS Grid, Tableau, Confluence, JIRA
Lead and managed full lifecycle implementation projects for clients using leading practices, methods (ie Agile), and tools (ie. JIRA, Confluence etc.) on various projects.
Created complex and comprehensive BI reporting packages, dashboards and performed data/business end-to-end analysis using various internal data sources to support and shape product design, development, customer engagement, account management and business decision making.
Maintained product backlogs by re-prioritizing items based on stakeholder benefits and in lieu of product vision.
Managed project teams of Agile Coaches, Scrum Masters, BA's, developers, Solution designer, Testers through the delivery lifecycle of the project.
Collaborated with Business stakeholders to conduct effective discussions on project requirements, data specifications, priority, and timeline to ensure timely and accurate delivery in various team pods.
Created and maintained detailed documentation on all projects/requests by adhering to Governance guidelines.
Assessed, identified, and conducted analysis to provide enhanced business insights and key issues to management leadership team.
Provided advisory and implementation expertise to business partners including use case and business case development.
Collaborated with business partners to understand business objectives and develop value-added reporting and provide ad-hoc data extracts.
Recognized for initiating and implementing solutions to connect Hue with Python.
Appointed as Group lead to handle a Python learning group of multiple BAs.
Created simplified onboarding documentation for new hires.
CREDIT MANAGER, MOCS Unsecured lending, Toronto/Ottawa, ON, 2019 – 2020
Technologies: Adjudicate Workflow System, TSYS, Host on Demand, Equifax, Transunion, Agent Desktop, OM4, Verint, Finesse System, Security Library
Champion promotion of Small Business Banking, Personal Credit Card, and MBNA products as part of the Unsecured Lending Team. Collaborate with business partners across Finance, Credit Risk, analytics, Fraud, Operations, Customer Contact, and Governance Regulators functions to drive ongoing credit/funds limit assignments, authorizations, reporting, risk mitigation, and P&L control.
TEAM MANAGER, MOCS Unsecured lending, Markham, 2018 – 2019- TD Bank
BUSINESS ANALYST, PBDE National Operations, Markham, 2017 – 2018 - TD Bank
Technologies: SQL, Access, Microsoft suite, Tableau, Python, SAS 9.4, RPA Tools: Blue Prism Testing, UI Path
SENIOR CREDIT ANALYST -Small Business/ Consumer, MOCS Unsecured lending, Markham ,2013 – 2017
Additional work experience as CREDIT ANALYST -Credit Lending Team (2008 -2012) for Dubai Bank; and ANALYST-Accounts Team for Halifax Bank (2006 -2008).
Education
Master's Certification, Data Science
IBM/Simplilearn, Toronto, ON September 2019 – May 2021
Post-Grad Degree, Financial Planning
Centennial College, Toronto, ON September 2012 – April 2013
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Hons, Bio Medical Science
University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK September 2003 – February 2007
Accreditations/ Specialized Training:
SAFe 5 Agilist Certification Candidate-Ongoing
CSPO Certified
RPA-Blue Prism, UI Path Foundation
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