Latifa Tawfik

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ABOUT LATIFA TAWFIK

Technology & Innovation Tech Enthusiast Servant Leader 🫡 I am always seeking ways to excel. I enjoy organizing, creating and enhancing processes, making things more efficient for my team while maximizing on product value for the clients. In the next 3 years, I aim to use my senior leadership role to drive organizational strategy, orchestrating GenAI Agents, mentor emerging teams, & shape the future of tech delivery.Feel free to reach out and connect if you are thinking of a career change and want to know more about entering the IT and Cybersecurity field! Always happy to help! I am a seasoned, auto-didactic IT Project Manager, troubleshooter and Technical problem-solver with 10+ years of experience in leading cross-functional teams, overseeing intricate technology initiatives in rapidly-evolving settings. Proficient in engaging with clients and third-party vendors to guarantee that project objectives are fulfilled within scope, budget, and to the most elevated standards. Project success isn’t just about staying within scope, budget, and timeline; it’s also about proactively planning risk mitigation steps before issues arise and strengthening stakeholder relationships.#RiskMitigation #StakeholderManagementWith my experience and certifications in Project Management, Agile/Hybrid/Waterfall methodologies, and Scrum, I am equipped to undertake your most demanding projects with confidence. Moreover, I am an experienced Lab Biologist ‍ with a demonstrated history of working in areas such as Genetics, Epigenetics, Microbiology, Anatomy, Taxidermy, Biomolecules and Organic Chemistry. 🧬Education: I have completed a bachelor\'s degree in Biological Sciences (Honours) and a minor in Psychology and Information Technology (PHP, Javascript, Python, HTML, and SQL databases) from the University of Windsor*. I have completed an internship at the University of Windsor as a lab research assisstant in the field of Genetics. Moreover, I have experience with Avian anatomy, taxidermy, identification and banding.*[Studied for a year (20••••14) at the University of Toronto and a year (20••••10) at De Anza College - California]My mantra: “I don’t know how but I will figure it out!”