Marina Yakerson, MSc, PMP

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Marina Yakerson,
MSc, PMP
Professor

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