
Dr. Olfat Ganji Bidmeshk, Ph.D.
Dr. Olfat Ganji Bidmeshk holds a Ph.D. in Information Technology Management, with a focus on Business Intelligence, from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran. She has furthered her academic credentials with an M.S. in Business Management, specializing in Change Management, from the University of Isfahan, Iran, and a B.S. in Computer Engineering, with a focus on Software Engineering, from Azad University, Iran. Her roles as a Visiting Scholar in Management Information Systems at UBC Sauder School of Business, Canada, and as a Research Assistant at Simon Fraser University (SFU), Canada, have enriched her academic journey. At UCW, she teaches digital transformation, emphasizing on a student-centric approach and the real-world applicability of her courses, thus preparing students for the challenges and opportunities of the digital era.
Expertise and Experience
Dr. Ganji Bidmeshk boasts over a decade of experience in academia and the IT business sector, demonstrating a deep commitment to bridging information technology with business management. She has held teaching positions at prestigious universities such as Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, University of Isfahan, University of Science and Culture, and Payam e Noor University in Iran. There, she developed and delivered courses in Advanced Management Information Systems, Strategic Management, and International Marketing Management, among others. Beyond academia, she has been actively involved in various IT business projects since 2009 and has worked as a Business Analyst in Canada, engaging with stakeholders to optimize business processes and IT strategies.
Publications and Scholarly Activity
Dr. Olfat Ganji Bidmeshk's research contributions to the field of Information Technology Management are extensive and impactful, focusing on the critical areas of Business-IT alignment, digital transformation, and the strategic management of information systems. Her work is characterized by a commitment to advancing knowledge and understanding within these domains. Below are selected publications that highlight her scholarly activity:
- Exploring factors in aligning information systems and organizational strategies within tall organizational structures in uncertain environments, available at https://doi.org/10.1002/isd2.12205
- Reconceptualizing Operational Alignment (i.e., alignment between Information Systems and Business Processes) by introducing the FunCaps framework, available at https://doi.org/10.2478/orga-2021-0018
- Evaluating the alignment maturity between Information Systems and Business Processes at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad using a Recommender System (RS) methodology, available at https://jipm.irandoc.ac.ir/?_action=article&au=2862309&_au=Ganji%20Bidmeshk,%20Olfat%20&lang=en
- Proposing and Testing the Model of Aligning the Information Security Policy with Strategic Information Systems Plan (Case Study: Ferdowsi University of Mashhad), available at https://nmrj.ui.ac.ir/article_17825.html?lang=en
- A comprehensive analysis of information security within electronic banking, available at https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/7156320
- The alignment between IT strategies and business strategies within the Isfahan Municipality, available at https://www.smsjournal.ir/article_88863.html
- Research on the impact of e-commerce on online marketing mix strategies employed by insurance firms, available at https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/6556754
In addition to her publications, Dr. Ganji Bidmeshk has participated in numerous speaking engagements at international conferences and workshops, sharing her insights on digital transformation, IT strategy, and the critical importance of aligning IT capabilities with business goals.
Awards
Dr. Ganji Bidmeshk's scholarly achievements and innovative research have been recognized through several prestigious awards:
- Top-Ranked Ph.D. Graduate in IT Management, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad.
- Recognized as Elite Student and Superior Talent by Iran's National Elites Foundation in 2016-2017 and 2015-2016.
- Second-Ranked Master's Graduate in Business Management, University of Isfahan.
- Recipient of the Best Master's Dissertation Award, University of Isfahan, 2011.
These accolades not only celebrate Dr. Ganji Bidmeshk's academic and research accomplishments but also underscore her role as a leading figure in the integration of information technology and business strategy.
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