Michael Figueiredo

Honours Bachelor of Arts, 2009; Master of Education, 2004

Current role: Interim Manager, Operations

Employer: Engineering Career Centre, University of Toronto

Industries: Education & Educational Counselling

Biography: Michael is a University of Toronto graduate and alumni of the Academic Bridging Program at Woodsworth College with over ten years experience in operations and program management. Michael currently works at the Engineering Career Centre as the interim operations manager. Before joining UofT in 2015, Michael worked at SickKids Hospital for over fourteen years. His strengths are in managing daily business functions, departmental logistics, administrative solutions, designing and delivering educational programs, giving presentations, training staff, and hosting events.

Hobbies: Some of my career highlights are launching the competency by design curriculum in Otolaryngology medical training program, getting nominated for an emerging leader award, having research published in an international peer-reviewed journal, and giving impactful presentations on negotiation and business tactics. I'm a long-time tutor and still teach in my spare time, and also an avid sports fan (Go Jays, Go Leafs!), a fitness enthusiast, and a huge foodie.

Visit Michael's LinkedIn to learn more: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mafigueiredo83/