Boston Financial
Katerina Slezinger, PMP, CSM has a strong background in project management and technology. Katerina has worked as a Vice President and IT Project Manager at Boston Financial Investment Management since May 2019, where they oversee various projects. Prior to that, they worked as an IT Project Manager for the same company starting in November 2012. Before joining Boston Financial, Katerina worked at State Street Bank from July 2007 to November 2012 as a Project Manager for Global Technology Services North America, where they managed multiple projects and ensured their successful execution. Katerina also has experience as a Project Coordinator at Investors Bank and Trust Corp. from July 2006 to July 2007, where they coordinated system enhancement projects and controlled project scope, budget, schedule, and IT resources. Katerina started their career as a Business/ Data Analyst at Teradyne from September 2005 to July 2006, where they collected and interpreted business data and prepared presentations for senior management. Katerina also worked as a Business Systems Analyst Intern at Fidelity Investments from May 2005 to September 2005, providing support for web-based application enhancements and proposing recommendations for website improvement.
Katerina Slezinger, PMP, CSM, has an extensive education history in the field of IT management. Katerina obtained a Master of Science degree in IT Management from Brandeis University, where they studied from 2009 to 2013. During the same period, they also earned a Masters Certificate in IT Management from Brandeis University. Prior to that, from 2003 to 2005, they attended UMass Boston and received a Bachelor of Science in Management, specializing in Operations Management and Information Systems.
In addition to their academic achievements, Katerina has acquired various certifications to enhance their professional skills. Katerina obtained the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute in October 2019. Furthermore, in June 2015, they earned the Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification from the Scrum Alliance.
To stay up-to-date with industry trends and practices, Katerina has completed several online courses. Katerina obtained certifications in Agile Foundations, Comparing Agile versus Waterfall Project Management, Transitioning from Waterfall to Agile Project Management, and Blending Project Management Methods from LinkedIn in 2020.
Overall, Katerina Slezinger has a well-rounded education history and a strong commitment to continuing education and professional development within the field of IT management.
Boston Financial
Boston Financial Boston Financial is a national leader in the low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) industry, with a proven track record in syndication services as well as asset and portfolio management. We have the largest syndicated portfolio in the country. Serving as a trusted partner, we foster investments in housing that create a positive impact in communities across the U.S. as we stay true to our core values: integrity, collaboration, exceptional client service, and social responsibility. Founded in 1969, our company has focused on providing exceptional client service to its investors and developer partners and has built one of the most experienced management teams in the industry. At Boston Financial we work side by side with investors and developers to make successful LIHTC investments in high quality assets that create affordable housing opportunities in urban and rural communities across the US. Boston Financial has invested over $13.1 billion of equity in LIHTC properties since 1986 and currently manages a $7.3 billion portfolio comprising over 1,150 properties and 114,000 units, making Boston Financial one of the largest and most experienced syndicators in the tax credit industry. Boston Financial is a wholly owned subsidiary of ORIX USA Corporation.