Julia Shapa

Julia Shapa serves as the Head of Digital Transformation Office at Avid since May 2021, bringing extensive experience in IT operations and project management. Prior to Avid, Julia held various senior roles at John Hancock from 2008 to May 2021, including Senior Director of IT Operations with a focus on delivery, governance, and transformation, and Director of IT Delivery Management. Julia's earlier career includes founding Symbient Consulting and roles at Cognition Financial, NaviMedix, and Investment Bank and Trust, among others. Julia holds a B.A. in Economics from Trinity College-Hartford, along with certifications in Executive Leadership and Management & Leadership Development from UMass Boston.