Shaharyar Ayaz

Shaharyar (Sherry) Ayaz, CPA, is a Senior Accountant at KPMG Canada since October 2021, previously holding the position of Staff Accountant. Education includes a Graduate Diploma in Professional Accountancy from the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University and an Honours Bachelor's degree in Commerce from the same institution. Shaharyar has experience as a Teaching Assistant at McMaster University, where responsibilities included managing a large group of students and providing feedback on assignments. Past roles include involvement in the RBC x DeGroote Business Case Competition, a Business Development Associate position at First Trust Portfolios Canada, where client meetings were successfully arranged, and a Business Analyst role with a focus on expense reporting and marketing materials. The early career also includes experience as a Swim Instructor/Lifeguard at Oakville Swim Academy, emphasizing lesson development and skill improvement among students. In addition, Shaharyar achieved First Class Honours in Classical Guitar from The Royal Conservatory of Music.