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2026 PMILOC Election Candidates
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Adebayo Ajayi
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Adebayo Ajayi is a Senior Project Consultant and a Personal Excellence Coach. He has over a decade of experience leading complex projects and programs across the private and public sectors, operations, and transformation environments, with a strong reputation for delivery excellence, stakeholder alignment, and team leadership. Adebayo holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s in engineering and an MBA from the University of East London, UK, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership at Oral Roberts University. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) and holds multiple PMI credentials, reflecting his depth across predictive, agile, and Project Management Office (PMO) approaches. Throughout his career, Adebayo has worked with diverse teams, senior leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver value-driven outcomes, improve processes, and build sustainable delivery capabilities. He is also an adjunct professor, program advisor, and mentor, actively contributing to the development of emerging project professionals. As Director of Events and Culture, Adebayo is passionate about cultivating inclusive, high-impact experiences that strengthen community, elevate professional standards, and create meaningful value for PMILOC members. His motivation for serving is rooted in giving back to the profession and empowering others to lead with clarity, excellence, and purpose. Outside of work, Adebayo enjoys public speaking, writing, hosting events, and inspiring intentional living. Adebayo Ajayi's LinkedIn profile is at: linkedin.com/in/adebayo-ajayi/
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Ajit Nayak
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Ajit Nayak is a seasoned technology and transformation leader with over 22 years of experience spanning automation architecture, Agile delivery, and business analysis across leading organizations such as NTT DATA, Co-operators, Scotiabank and CIBC. Currently Ajit leads a high-performing automation team, driving strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, quality, and scalability. Ajit brings a strong track record of building and optimizing processes. He has successfully designed and implemented enterprise-level automation strategies and developed innovative tools that streamline workflows, improve productivity, and enable data-driven decision-making. His leadership style emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, ensuring teams consistently deliver high-quality outcomes. Prior to his current role, Ajit served as a Scrum Master, where he led cross-functional Agile teams, facilitated stakeholder engagement, and delivered complex projects aligned with business objectives. His ability to bridge the gap between business and technology was further strengthened during his tenure as a Business Analyst at CIBC, where he worked on large-scale financial systems, regulatory initiatives, and data-driven solutions. Beyond his professional expertise, Ajit is deeply committed to volunteerism and community impact. As the Portfolio Manager for Volunteer Management at PMILOC, he plays a key role in strengthening volunteer engagement, improving onboarding processes, and driving operational excellence within the organization. He is passionate about building scalable systems, empowering teams, and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Ajit holds a Master of Technology in Computer Science and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunication. His diverse experience across technology, leadership, and community service positions him as a strong candidate for the Board of Directors, where he aims to contribute strategic insights, enhance organizational effectiveness, and support sustainable growth. |
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Danielle Ashman
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Danielle Ashman is a Lead Digital Product Manager at RBC Royal Bank of Canada, where she works across multiple business lines to deliver seamless, client-centric digital experiences. She provides strategic product leadership by setting product vision and roadmaps, translating complex business needs into scalable digital solutions, and aligning business, technology, and customer outcomes. Danielle leads end-to-end product delivery, prioritizes initiatives, and continuously optimizes digital products to drive client value and operational efficiency. With a long-standing career at RBC, Danielle has held roles across the organization and built strong, trusted partnerships within Wealth Management, Canadian Banking, and Technology & Operations. She is a respected leader known for navigating complex environments, mentoring emerging talent, and fostering inclusive, high-performing teams. Beyond her role, Danielle actively supports RBC initiatives including BIWOC, LEAP, Beacon, and the PMILOC Chapter. In her spare time, Danielle enjoys traveling, exploring her creativity through cooking and baking, and spending quality time with family and friends. Danielle's LinkedIn profile is at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-ashman-pmp%C2%AE-a-csm-acspo-511735112/
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Di Melissa Jia
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Di Melissa Jia is an innovation and R&D leader with over 20 years of experience delivering complex, cross-sector initiatives and turning ideas into real-world impact. With a master’s degree in chemical engineering and PMP certification, she has led government-funded and university-partnered programs, working closely with industry, academia, and project teams. Melissa specializes in translating strategy into execution by building strong connections between industries and academia. Her work focuses on developing innovation ecosystems that deliver long-term impact. She brings a unique combination of technical depth, partnership development, and strategic coordination to every initiative. Melissa currently serves as Director of Social Impact & Academic Outreach Portfolio with PMILOC, where she has strengthened industry–university engagement, expanded student connections, and built bridges across academic, not-for-profit, and professional communities. Her experience on the board has given her a clear understanding of member needs and opportunities for the chapter growth. As a candidate for the PMILOC Board of Directors, Melissa is focused on enhancing member value, creating more opportunities for engagement and development, and building a more connected and inclusive community. She looks forward to the opportunity to serve and contribute to the chapter’s continued success. |
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George Rofail
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George has over 20 years’ experience in the field of project management. He has Progressive experience in Software Projects Delivery Management, Program and Project Management, using Waterfall and Agile methodologies. Successfully delivered multi-million projects in major industries: Banking, Healthcare and Telecom. Since 2023 he has been focusing in the field of Information Security. George holds an MBA from University of Leicester, UK, as well as a Bachelor of Computer Science from University of Alexandria, Egypt. He is PMP certified since 2008 in good standing, and Scrum Master since 2020. He has been a member of PMILOC since 2020, and served the chapter as Volunteer Management Portfolio Manager, Director of Volunteer Management, Technology and lastly Member care. Throughout his volunteering for the chapter, his focus has always been to better serve the chapter members. George’s current occupation is Vulnerability and IT Risk Program Manager at FCT. George's LinkedIn profile is at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gmrofail/
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Harinder Pal Singh
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Harinder is an accomplished Senior Program and Delivery Leader providing Business/IT Transformation Projects delivery, IT Consulting services, Pre-sales, Business outcomes and RFP/Bid proposal for Tier 1 leading Telco, Banking and Enterprise multinational organizations during the last 30+ years. Harinder has been managing large and complex programs/projects using latest technology stack of Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, Machine learning (ML) and ERP projects for several prestigious clients in Canada, Australia and internationally. Harinder is a PMP Certified, Safe 6 Agilist, Scrum Master Certified and Lean Six Sigma & Data landscape of Gen AI and Prompt Engineering trained. Harinder possesses a 4-year engineering degree in Computer Science and postgraduate 1-year Executive certificate in Management Program (eMcIntire), University of Virginia. Harinder had won earlier project of the year award within his organization for successfully implementing Generative AI based program within a span of 6 months. This resulted in organization improving the operational efficiency and streamlining of the business processes with a potential huge cost saving in the future period. Harinder has been a member of PMI for 15+ years and of PMI Lakeshore Chapter for close to 10 years. Harinder has been a mentor and serving board members with PMILOC during the last 5 plus years and held an executive position (President, Area Director, VP Membership) of Toastmasters International. He is currently holding the position of President of Speak with Spark PMILOC chapter Toastmasters club for the last 4 years and Vice President of chapter with a dual role of Director Volunteer management for the last 2 years. Harinder likes travelling and enjoys sports like lawn tennis, cricket, trekking and walking in the trails. Harinder's LinkedIn profile is at : https://www.linkedin.com/in/harinder-pal-harry-singh/ |
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MALAK ATTIA
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Portfolio Manager at PMI Lakeshore Ontario Chapter, leading mentorship programs, training and credentials, podcast initiatives, book club, empowering women with power and Toastmasters- Speak with Spark club while driving strategic budgeting, cross-functional collaboration, and global outreach across diverse regions. Responsible for volunteer onboarding, including recruitment and interviews, to strengthen organizational capacity. Business Professor with 15+ years of experience across Canadian colleges and universities, teaching Marketing, Sales, Business Analysis, and Project Management. Brings strong expertise in leadership development, budgeting, and analytics, supported by PMP and Scrum Master certifications. Active mentor with TRIEC and PMI programs, focused on building confidence, fostering growth, and enabling project success. Committed to continuous learning and maintaining a collaborative, inclusive environment. Also pursues oil painting as a creative outlet. Malak's LinkedIn profile is at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malakattia/ Bio Video : https://youtu.be/tADJcQhRiLk |
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Mohammed Hamza Momade
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Hamza Momade is a Director of Special Projects with a leading contracting firm in Ontario, Canada, bringing over 12 years of experience in commercial, residential, data centre and infrastructure construction. In his current role, Hamza leads complex projects, prepares expert reports related to construction delays and claims, negotiates settlements, and supports strategic business growth initiatives, including establishing new construction divisions and mentoring future industry leaders. In addition to his industry work, Hamza teaches construction management at the master’s level on a part-time basis in Toronto. His combined experience in industry and academia allows him to bridge the gap between research and real-world project delivery. Hamza is also actively involved in professional and industry organizations. He volunteers with PMI Lakeshore, where he supports career development and knowledge-sharing events for project management professionals, and with the CIOB Toronto Hub, where he contributes to industry engagement, networking events, and initiatives supporting the built environment professional community. He is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and also holds several professional designations, including Professional Engineer (PEO), Chartered Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI Senior Construction Professional (PMI-SCP) and Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM). Academically, Hamza holds a PhD in Civil Engineering and an MBA. His research and publications focus on sustainable construction, labour productivity modelling using artificial intelligence, technology adoption in construction, and construction delay analysis. Through his work in both academia and industry, he continues to contribute to advancing construction management practice, education, and research. Hamza's LinkedIn profile is at : https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamzamomade/ |
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WILLIAMS ADEGOKE
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Williams Adegoke is a seasoned technical project manager with over a decade of experience delivering digital transformation, communications strategy, and technology-enabled initiatives across diverse industries. With a strong foundation in DevOps, software engineering, and data-driven operations, he brings a practical, execution-focused perspective to strategic leadership. A PMP-certified professional, Williams has led complex programs and cross-functional teams using Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid delivery approaches. His expertise spans integrated marketing communications, digital service design, workflow optimization, cloud-enabled automation, and stakeholder engagement—always with a focus on measurable outcomes and continuous improvement. As Director of Marketing & Communications for the PMI Lakeshore Ontario Chapter, Williams provides board-level leadership in brand strategy, member engagement, digital platforms, and cross-portfolio collaboration. He is passionate about building scalable systems, modernizing communications, and strengthening how value is delivered across the member lifecycle. Outside of his professional work, Williams enjoys tech tinkering and is deeply committed to community service, contributing time and skills to initiatives that support professional growth and collective impact. William's LinkedIn profile is at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamsadegoke |
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Yomi Odedeyi
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Dr. Yomi Odedeyi is an accomplished IT expert and a true leader at the intersection of technology, business, and strategic leadership. With a remarkable track record spanning over three decades, his career is defined by consistently delivering enterprise-scale programs and driving significant performance and revenue growth for large organizations, managing multi-million dollar projects with precision and strategic foresight. He is adept at navigating complex IT environments, leveraging AI as well as Agile and Waterfall methodologies, and fostering highly effective, cross-functional global teams. His extensive experience cuts across industries including healthcare, finance, insurance, high-tech manufacturing, and mining. He has held pivotal roles at leading companies in Canada, the USA and Nigeria, where he spearheaded digital transformations, and implemented innovative solutions that yielded substantial cost savings and operational efficiencies. Beyond his professional achievements, Dr. Odedeyi is a dedicated lifelong learner and community contributor. He holds a Ph.D. in Leadership & Policy from Niagara University, an MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Benin. His commitment to professional excellence is further underscored by numerous certifications, including Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI Certified Professional in Managing AI (PMI-CPMAI), SAP SD Certified Consultant, Certified Financial Consultant (CFC), and Associate of the Nigerian Institute of Management (ANIM). Dr. Odedeyi currently serves in volunteer roles including Director of the Lakeshore Ontario Chapter of the Project Management Institute and Director on the Burlington Public Library Board, Dr Odedeyi embodies the spirit of leadership and service. Dr. Odedeyi's LinkedIn profile is at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yomiodedeyi/ |
