Asif M.
Adjunct Lecturer @University Of Waterloo - School Of Accounting And Finance
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WORK HISTORY
Adjunct Lecturer @University Of Waterloo - School Of Accounting And Finance
Waterloo, ON, CA
As an Adjunct Lecturer in the Master of Accounting (MAcc) program, I am responsible for teaching ACC690: Digital Business. My goal is to equip the next generation of accounting and finance leaders with the critical skills to navigate and lead in a technology-driven world.My key responsibilities include:Curriculum Design and Delivery: design and deliver the graduate-level curriculum, ensuring the course content is current, relevant, and directly addresses the impact of digital business strategy and digital transformation.Instructing on Advanced Topics: instruct MAcc candidates on key topics such as data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, blockchain applications, cybersecurity risks, and the strategic implementation of emerging technologies.Bridging Theory and Practice: leverage my professional experience to connect complex academic concepts to real-world applications, using practical case studies and industry examples.Student Evaluation and Mentorship: responsible for developing assessments, case studies, and examinations that measure students\' understanding and critical thinking. I also provide academic mentorship and guidance to students.Fostering Critical Thinking: My primary objective is to challenge students to think strategically about how technology is fundamentally changing business models.
EDUCATION
University of Toronto
Hon BA
DeGroote School of Business - McMaster University
Chartered Director (C.Dir.), The Directors College, 2025
Queen's University
Smith School of Business Centre for Social Impact, Certificate in Responsible Leadership (CRL)
Smith School of Business at Queen's University
Smith School of Business, Master of Business Administration (MBA)
ABOUT ASIF M.
A Values Driven Governance and Risk Leader. Asif brings a thoughtful and disciplined perspective to governance, risk, and cybersecurity matters. He works with organizations operating in increasingly complex regulatory and digital environments, helping leaders understand enterprise and technology risk in practical terms and translate it into clear, well‑informed decisions. Known for his ability to connect technical considerations with business realities, he approaches each mandate with analytical rigor and a highly collaborative mindset.His work focuses on governance and oversight frameworks, business and information security risk management, internal control environments, and cyber risk and IT oversight. Asif advises organizations on strengthening oversight structures, evaluating control environments, and building risk and cybersecurity programs that are resilient, defensible, and operationally effective across core business and technology platforms. Clients value Asif for his clarity, steady judgment, and pragmatic approach to complex and highly scrutinized issues. He regularly supports organizations facing regulatory, assurance, and third‑party risk considerations, including supply chain risk and SOC 2–related oversight expectations. By combining structured thinking with a deep understanding of how organizations operate day to day, he helps clients move forward with confidence in environments where risk, regulation, and technology continue to evolve.Asif has a passion for ensuring his clients succeed in meeting their strategic imperatives.
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