Soraya Zahir
About Soraya Zahir
Soraya Zahir serves as the Vice President of Technology and Innovation at City National Bank, where she has worked since 2021. She has a diverse background in IT project management, having held various roles at notable companies including NBCUniversal and Toyota Financial Services.
Work at City National Bank
Soraya Zahir currently holds the position of Vice President, Technology and Innovation at City National Bank. She has been in this role since 2021 and is based in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. In her capacity, she oversees technology initiatives and innovations that align with the bank's strategic goals. Prior to this role, she served as a Senior Project Manager at the same institution from 2020 to 2021, where she managed various projects to enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at NBCUniversal Media
Before joining City National Bank, Soraya Zahir worked at NBCUniversal Media, LLC as a Project Manager for ET Global Application Hosting Services. Her tenure lasted for 8 months in Universal City, CA, from 2018 to 2019. In this role, she was responsible for managing projects related to global application hosting services, contributing to the organization's technology infrastructure.
Background in Project Management and IT
Soraya Zahir has a diverse background in project management and IT. She worked at Toyota Financial Services as a Senior Business Analyst/Project Manager from 2001 to 2004, focusing on business applications and IT infrastructure projects. Additionally, she served as a Consultant at Capgemini for one year, where she gained valuable experience in IT consulting. Her role at Cetera Financial Group as a Project Manager and Scrum Master further solidified her expertise in managing technology projects.
Education and Expertise
Soraya Zahir holds an Associate’s Degree in International Relations and Affairs from El Camino College, which she completed from 1995 to 1998. She further pursued her education at the University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and Computer Engineering from 1998 to 2001. Her educational background complements her extensive experience in managing IT infrastructure projects and coaching IT professionals.
Coaching and Mentoring Experience
In addition to her project management skills, Soraya Zahir has experience in coaching and mentoring IT professionals. She focuses on ensuring successful solution and service delivery, leveraging her extensive knowledge in IT standards and processes. Her ability to guide teams has contributed to her proven track record of delivering initiatives within project scope, on time, and on budget.