James Joshi
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Senior Project-Program Manager & Architect with Scrum Mastering | PMI- SAFe | Enterprise IT Cloud Cybersecurity Architecture Infrastructure
James is a Senior Enterprise Cybersecurity Architect, Program - Project Manager, Chief Scrum Master, Agile Coach, (SAFe, Kanban, Lean) with a specialty in Enterprise Network Multi-Cloud Security Architecture & Cybersecurity Infrastructure Programs (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud/Cisco) with over 15+ years of experience. He is bilingual in English & French languages, presenting to large corporate enterprises, C-suite business executives, financial, technical, governmental & military audiences possessing Enhanced Government RCMP Security Clearances. He provides business strategy and leadership professional services for/in large enterprise IT network mult-cloud cybersecurity architecture environments to/for corporations like IBM, Cisco,, Microsoft, Dell, Bell, Rogers Telecom, Ubisoft, Financial Banking, Insurance, Pharmaceutical, Public Government sectors (Transportation, Justice & Energy Power Corp.) and US Military.
Concordia University
Master of Business Administration, Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
August 1, 2025 – May 1, 2030
Concordia University
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science and Mathematics
September 1, 2005 – May 1, 2010
Concordia University
Associate of Mathematics and Computer Sciences
N/A – Present
Vanier College
Diploma in Pure & Applied Science
N/A – Present
Herzing University
Associate of Computer Engineering
N/A – Present
VIA Rail Canada
Senior Information Technology Project Manager
January 1, 2025 – January 1, 2026
VIA Rail Canada
Senior Project Manager for IT Network Evolution & Cybersecurity Upgrade Programs
January 1, 2025 – December 1, 2025
IBM with HighQ2 Consulting Inc.
Senior Information Technology Project Manager
January 1, 2023 – January 1, 2025
HighQ2 Consulting Inc.
Senior Project-Program Manager & Architect | IT Cloud Cybersecurity Architecture | Scrum Master
January 1, 2023 – December 1, 2024
Canada · Hybrid
IBM
Sr. IT Project Manager & Scrum Master (w/Agile Coaching) for TD Bank/Bombardier
April 1, 2022 – December 1, 2022
Montreal, Quebec, Canada · Hybrid
IBM
Senior Project Manager & Scrum Master with Agile Coaching & IT Architecture Infrastructure
April 1, 2022 – December 1, 2022
Montreal, Quebec, Canada · Hybrid
Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services
Sr. IT Project Manager, RTE ( Agile Scrum Coaching +SAFE) & Cloud Architecture Cybersecurity
December 1, 2021 – May 1, 2022
Montreal, Quebec, Canada · Remote
IA-Industrial Alliance Group Financial Services Inc. (Insurance & Finance Industry)
Senior Project Manager
December 1, 2021 – April 1, 2022
Bell
Sr. IT Scrum Master & Project Manager, RTE (Agile + Safe Coach) for Bell Cloud Security Architecture
May 1, 2021 – November 1, 2021
Montreal, Quebec, Canada · Remote
Bell Canada Communications
Senior Project Manager
May 1, 2021 – November 1, 2021
Cisco
Sr. IT Cisco Project Manager & Scrum Master with Infrastructure Architecture Cloud Security
November 1, 2020 – April 1, 2021
Cisco
Senior Information Technology Project Manager
November 1, 2020 – April 1, 2021
Rogers Communications
Sr. IT Project Manager & Scrum Master, RTE + SAFe Agile Coach- Cloud Telecom
March 1, 2020 – October 1, 2020
Rogers Communications
Senior Project Manager
March 1, 2020 – October 1, 2020
Hydro Québec
Sr. IT Architecture Infrastructure Project Manager & Scrum Master, RTE with Cloud Security
May 1, 2019 – October 1, 2019
Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area · On-site
Hydro-Québec (Government of Quebec)
Senior Project Manager
May 1, 2019 – October 1, 2019
Ministère de la Justice du Québec
Sr. IT Architecture Infrastructure Cisco Consultant / Project Manager & Scrum Master & Agile Coach
June 1, 2018 – April 1, 2019
Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area · Hybrid
Gouvernement du Québec – MJQ -Ministère de la Justice, Palais de Justice, Montréal
Senior Project Manager
June 1, 2018 – April 1, 2019
Ubisoft
Sr. IT Project Management & Cloud Cybersecurity Architecture w/Cisco ACI Training
December 1, 2017 – April 1, 2018
Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area · On-site
Ubisoft Entertainment Inc.
Senior Technical Program Manager
December 1, 2017 – April 1, 2018
Cisco
Program Manager
June 1, 2016 – October 1, 2017
CN
Sr. IT Project Manager & Cisco Architecture Infrastructure Consultant with Scrum
June 1, 2015 – April 1, 2016
Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area · On-site
Canadian National Railways (CN Rail)
Senior Project Program Manager
June 1, 2015 – April 1, 2016
AKUNZU Inc.
Senior Project Program Manager
June 1, 2014 – January 1, 2015
Global Knowledge
Sr. Cisco Cloud Security Instructor - U.S. Military
April 1, 2013 – June 1, 2014
Charlotte Metro
Global Knowledge / Cisco Systems / U.S. Military
Program Manager
April 1, 2013 – June 1, 2014
Bell
Sr. IT VOIP Telephony Architecture Infrastructure & Project Coordinator
November 1, 2012 – April 1, 2013
Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area · Hybrid
Bell Canada / Molson Coors
Senior Project Manager
November 1, 2012 – April 1, 2013
Molson Coors
Sr. IT Project Management & Cloud Infrastructure Architecture
November 1, 2012 – March 1, 2013
Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area · Hybrid
Axcan Pharmaceuticals
IT Network Security Site Architecture Infrastructure Optimization
July 1, 2011 – October 1, 2012
Greater Birmingham, Alabama Area
CGI
IT Project Management & Network Security Architecture Infrastructure
July 1, 2011 – October 1, 2012
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex · On-site
BANKING Sector - BMO Bank / Washington Mutual Bank / TD Bank / CGI
Cyber Security Consultant
July 1, 2011 – October 1, 2012
BMO Financial Group
IT Network Security Enterprise Migration Consultant
July 1, 2011 – January 1, 2012
Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area
D-Link USA
Sr. Wireless w/Security Technical Trainer - WiFi Routers/Firewalls
February 1, 2011 – June 1, 2011
Orange County, California, United States
D-LINK Inc. (Wireless Wi-Fi Routers/Switches/Firewalls)
Project Coordinator
February 1, 2011 – June 1, 2011
IBM
Project Coordinator: Facilitation, coaching & Technical training of service teams across EMEA.
April 1, 2010 – December 1, 2010
Stockholm County, Sweden
Dell
Sr. IT Dell/EMC Enterprise Storage Technical Trainer
April 1, 2010 – December 1, 2010
Brussels Region, Belgium
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified Technical Trainer (MCT)
January 1, 2010 – April 1, 2010
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified Trainer
October 1, 2009 – April 1, 2010
Canada Revenue Agency - Agence du revenu du Canada
Information Technology Security Analyst
May 1, 2008 – October 1, 2008
Montreal, Quebec, Canada · On-site
Concordia University and Vanier College
Mathematics Instructor - Applied Statistics & Advanced Calculus for Business & Engineering Students
January 1, 2006 – October 1, 2009
Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area · On-site
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
IC2 Institute
June 23, 2026 – Present
Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
IC2 Institute
June 23, 2026 – Present
(ISC)2 Security CISSP (ISC2-CISSP)
IC2 Institute
June 23, 2026 – Present
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management Institute
June 23, 2026 – Present
Responsible AI: Principles and Practical Applications
June 23, 2026 – Present
Professional Scrum Master
Scrum.org
June 23, 2026 – Present
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
Scrum Alliance
June 23, 2026 – Present
Certified SAFe® Scrum Master
SAFe by Scaled Agile, Inc.
June 23, 2026 – Present
Scrum Alliance Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC)
Scrum Alliance
June 23, 2026 – Present
SAFe Certified Scrum Master (SSM)
SAFe by Scaled Agile, Inc.
June 23, 2026 – Present
ITIL Service Design (ITIL-SD) v.3.0
In progress
June 23, 2026 – Present
Scrum Master Certified (SMC)
Scrum Alliance
June 23, 2026 – Present
PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Project Management Institute
June 23, 2026 – Present
Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP)
Cisco
June 23, 2026 – Present
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Cisco
June 23, 2026 – Present
Cultural Fit Analysis
The candidate has worked across diverse sectors including transportation (VIA Rail), consulting (IBM, HighQ2), finance (TD Bank, Industrial Alliance, BMO), telecommunications (Bell, Rogers), government (Hydro Québec, Ministère de la Justice), gaming (Ubisoft), and military training. This breadth of experience suggests adaptability and an ability to integrate into various organizational cultures. The focus on cybersecurity and project management aligns well with the target role of Information Security Project Manager.
Soft Skills & Operational Fit
The candidate's resume highlights strong leadership, teamwork, negotiation, and analytical skills through various project management roles. Experience in facilitating ART events and PI Planning across global teams indicates strong operational fit for complex, distributed environments. The repeated emphasis on change management and continuous improvement suggests a proactive and adaptable approach to project delivery.