Elaine D.
About Elaine D.
Elaine D. serves as the Director of Software Development for Financial Systems Transformation at Intact, bringing over 20 years of experience in project and program management. She has held various leadership roles within Intact and other organizations, contributing to software development and project management education as a part-time faculty member.
Current Role at Intact Financial Corporation
Elaine D. serves as the Director of Software Development for Financial Systems Transformation at Intact Financial Corporation. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization's efforts in enhancing financial systems through software development. Her role involves overseeing the development processes and ensuring the successful implementation of technology solutions that align with business objectives.
Previous Experience at Intact Financial Corporation
Elaine D. has a significant history with Intact Financial Corporation, having worked in various roles since 2013. She was previously the Director of Integration for six months in 2021, the Director of Software Development for Commercial Lines from 2017 to 2020, and the Director of Internal Audit for Corporate Audit Services for seven months in 2020. Additionally, she served as a Senior Project Manager in Software Engineering for Commercial Lines from 2015 to 2017.
Professional Background in Project Management
Elaine D. has over 20 years of experience in project management and software development. She has held various positions in organizations such as Rogers Communications, where she worked as a Senior Manager and Program Manager in the Corporate Program Management Office. Her tenure at Nurun as Project Director and at Scotiabank as an Analyst further solidified her expertise in managing complex projects.
Education and Certifications
Elaine D. holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from McMaster University, which she completed in 2019. She also earned a Master's Certificate from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology in 2005. Additionally, she is a Certified Scrum Master (CSM) from Scrum Alliance and a Project Management Professional (PMP) certified by the Project Management Institute, obtained in 2003.
Academic Involvement and Team Building
Elaine D. is a part-time faculty member and professor of project management at Conestoga College School of Business. She is recognized for her ability to build and nurture high-performing teams, leveraging her extensive knowledge of hybrid project management and software development methods to deliver results in technology program delivery.