Biography
A successful, passionate, team-oriented and positive individual who delivers tangible results, Marina Yakerson teaches project management, business systems analysis, programming and business applications using a range of approaches and techniques.
Marina is an accomplished project management professional with extensive experience in large multi-national organizations. She has demonstrated expertise in delivering business solutions in highly complex technical environments, and her core strengths include operational management, teaching and coaching.
Academic Credentials
Project Management Professional certification, Project Management Institute, 2012
IT Service Management Specialist (ITIL), 2007
Master of Science, Economics, Kharkov National University, 1983
Areas of Specialization
Project Management
Areas of Expertise
Business and IT Project Management
Corporate Training
Curriculum Development
Adult Education
Classroom Management
Business Systems Analysis
Change Management
Process Improvement
Service Delivery
SDLC
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Software Development
Business Applications
Career Highlights
2013-Present – Professor, George Brown College, Centre for Business
2013-Present – Professor and Curriculum Developer, Yorkville University
2007-2013 – Senior Project Leader, Aviva Canada Ltd.
1998-2007 – Senior Programmer and Analyst, CGU Insurance
1998-2000 – Instructor, Centennial College, Sheridan College
Awards
Significant Contribution to the Business – Aviva Canada Ltd., 2009