Senior Program Manager, City of Toronto
Public Administration, Bachelor of Arts (BA) 2020
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science

Wasi Syed Babar, PMP, CSM, MPPAL, is a Senior Program Manager with the City of Toronto, where he leads large-scale business and technology transformation initiatives that modernize services and strengthen organizational efficiency. With over a decade of experience across municipal and federal sectors, he has successfully delivered multi-stream programs involving process redesign, digital modernization, and enterprise governance. A graduate of York University’s Master of Public Policy, Administration and Law program, Wasi is passionate about building innovative, people-centered public services and driving strategic change that bridges policy, operations, and technology.

My experience at York University profoundly shaped how I approach leadership and public service. The MPPAL program strengthened my ability to think critically about how policy, governance, and technology intersect to drive meaningful change. It gave me the confidence to bridge strategy with execution and to see both the human and systemic sides of transformation. Balancing graduate studies with a demanding public sector career taught me discipline, resilience, and perspective. York did not just expand my knowledge; it expanded my purpose to lead with integrity, empower teams, and build more innovative and equitable government services.