Sara Adi

Global IT Solutions, Project Coordinator

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

About

Hey! I’m Sara Adi, an IT Project Coordinator at Munich Re with a background in software development and technology consulting, having previously worked at Tulip Retail and KPMG. I hold a Bachelor of Engineering in Software Engineering with a minor in Project Management from the University of Guelph, which equips me with both the technical and strategic skills to deliver complex IT projects effectively.

Experience

  • Munich Re (2 yrs 7 mos)
    • Information Technology Project Manager
      May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

    • Life and Health Global IT Solution Co-op
      Jan 2024 - May 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos

      - Collaborated with the program manager to assess and implement security compliance measures for critical applications, enhancing overall system integrity. - Assisted IT product managers with operational tasks, optimizing workflows and contributing to the successful execution of business objectives. - Led small project initiatives, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring timely delivery of project milestones. - Developed project documentation, including timelines, risk assessments, and resource plans, to enhance project visibility and alignment with business goals. - Coordinated stakeholder meetings, ensuring effective communication and alignment on IT project priorities and milestones.

  • University of Guelph ()
    • Object Oriented Programming Teaching Assistant
      Sep 2023 - Jan 2024 · 5 mos

    • Data Structures Teaching Assistant
      Sep 2023 - Jan 2024 · 5 mos

  • Software Developer at Tulip
    May 2023 - Sep 2023 · 5 mos

    - Orchestrated the successful implementation of Workato integration platform, automating complex integration processes and streamlining operations, resulting in significant time and cost savings for clients. - Spearheaded the end-to-end integration process for diverse client projects, collaborating closely with product managers and solutions engineers to ensure seamless data flow between customer and third-party systems, maximizing operational efficiency. - Implemented agile methodologies throughout the software development lifecycle, promoting iterative development, effective collaboration, and timely delivery of high-quality software solutions.

  • Technology Risk Consultant at KPMG Canada
    Sep 2022 - Jan 2023 · 5 mos

    - Tested design (TOD) and operating effectiveness (TOE) of IT general controls (ITGC) related to access to program/data, change management and computer operations. - Assisted, met, and interacted with clients in ensuring that their technology-related decisions complemented their strategy and operations - safely, securely, and consistently. While ensuring they are on track in terms of their technological goals for their company. - Led, executed and organized SOC 1 and SOC 2 reports for entities, while ensuring fieldwork was completed in a timely fashion.

  • Software Developer at Tulip
    May 2022 - Aug 2022 · 4 mos

    - Developed cutting-edge SaaS-based applications leveraging AWS-4 authorization, catering to the specific needs of international clients, and effectively communicated intricate technical concepts through comprehensive business and technical specification documents. - Produced comprehensive business and technical specification documents, effectively communicating complex analysis and providing innovative solutions for software development projects. - Demonstrated expertise in executing proof-of-concept (POC) integration prototypes in Java and TypeScript, facilitating seamless inbound and outbound data synchronization with client external systems, such as Salesforce.