Arash M.

Arash M. has extensive work experience in various IT roles. From 2019 to present, they work at Unbounce, starting as a Manager of Information Systems and IT and progressing to Senior Director of Business Technology & Compliance. In this role, they report to the CFO and leads strategic planning and execution of BT&C initiatives. Arash collaborates with different departments to evaluate and assess technology needs and implement solutions aligned with cost optimization requirements. Prior to Unbounce, Arash worked at the Vancouver Public Library as an IT Infrastructure Manager and IT Architect, where they managed IT infrastructure projects and developed business cases aligned with existing infrastructure roadmaps. Arash also worked at Carnival Cruise Lines as an Information Systems Manager, responsible for managing the server/network environment on board the ship and providing support for satellite communications. Additionally, Arash has experience as a Systems Administrator at J. Bottom & Associates Ltd. Overall, Arash M. has a strong background in IT management and compliance roles.

Arash M. holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree with a focus on technology-focused Business Administration, Management, and Operations from the Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University, which they completed from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degree in Technology Management from the British Columbia Institute of Technology between 2011 and 2014. Arash also holds an Associate Certificate in Network Administration (UNIX/Linux) from the same institute, which they completed in 2006. Arash M. started their education journey by earning a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer and Information Sciences, General from Simon Fraser University from 1997 to 2001. In addition to their formal education, Arash M. has obtained certifications such as TOGAF 9.1 Certified from The Open Group in 2019, ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management, and ITIL Practitioner from AXELOS Global Best Practice in 2017. Arash has also earned certifications in Linux+ and Network+ from CompTIA, though the specific years of obtaining these certifications are not available.