MYRNA BARWIN
Professional Profile
Currently a
doctoral candidate in Social Science with the University of Leicester studying the retirement demographic and interested in whether the use of technology and social media will make the transition to retirement easier. Over 20 years in the IT industry with over 15 years Project Management experience in large
and small Software companies. Translated
visions into plans and results. A
results oriented leader, who is decisive, has a bias for action and manages
risk. Successfully managed through periods of rapid growth, downsizing and
privatization.
OBJECTIVE
To use information and skills acquired while completing thesis to create a product/business aimed at retirees and how they can most benefit from technology.
EDUCATION
3rd Year Doctoral candidate, University of Leicester
Queens University of Belfast (1975)
Master of Science (Computer Science
Master of Science (Computer Science
Bachelor of Science (Mathematical Statistics and Chemistry)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Aug ‘07 – present Independent
Consultant
May -05 –
August ‘07 Halifax
Group: NLWIS Project Integration
Manager;
October 2003 – May ’05 Associate,
Bates Project Management Inc.
May 2001 – September 2003 Co-founder,
President and COO: Zequra Technologies:
August 1998 – April 2001 Vice
President, JetForm Corporation (now Adobe):
March 1997 – August 1998 Managing
Director, SHL Systemhouse (now EDS)
November 1996 – February 1997 Vice President, Operations, LSC 2+1
September 1994 – October 1996 Vice
President/Director General, and CIO, Canada Communication
Group
July 1985 – August 1994 Manager
of Systems Integration, SHL Systemhouse
Skills Overview
- Skilled in
Project Management, Operations Management, Proposal writing and Personnel
Management in the private and public sector.
- Conveyed
corporate goals and provided leadership to teams of up to 200 personnel to
achieve those goals;
- Ensured
timely delivery, managed growth and ensured sound organizational
processes;
- Responsible
for managing software design, development and implementation in both
product development, customized software in SI environment
- Met stringent
deadlines and managed costs.
- Worked
closely with Management team members to plan project directions;
- Helped set
priorities and schedules for features, functions and software releases;
and
- Successful
implementation of project management and software methodologies from
project charters through requirements gathering to close-out.
- Mentored
and advised executives in both the private and public sector;
- Managed the
process for producing detailed plans and implementation for a high
priority Management of Government Information project; and
- Assisted
private sector executives with Business Plans and succession planning.
- Prepared
business cases, financial and strategic plans for private and public
sector
- Developed
RFP for the sale of Government Special Operating Agency, evaluated
proposal and selected successful bidder.
- Excellent
oral and written skills
COMMUNITY/PROFESSIONAL
Peace Camp Ottawa
(Annual camp for Israeli, Palestinian and Canadian youth in Ottawa )
Vice Chair and Co-chair of
Fundraising Committee, 2009 – present
(Organization to advocate and publicize work done by Hebrew University
President, 2008 – present
Board member 2011 – present
Dragonboatisrael
Board member 2010 - present
University of Ottawa Institute
of Mental Health Research
(Research arm of the Royal
Ottawa Mental
Health Hospital
Past Chair of Board, May ’06 – May ‘08
Past Chair of Governance
Committee, Past Chair finance Committee
(National festival of Canadian contemporary dance)
Past Chair of Board Sept 2006 –
Dec 2008
Board member from 1995 - 2009
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