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Q4, 2009 Newsletter is Here!
A Synopsis of the Risk Assessment/Management Journey
The Road to Success
Edicts and the Letter and Spirit of Risk-Process Implementation
More Impediments to Risk Management Implementation and Attendant Solutions
Risk Management and a Return to the Roots
Impact of Risks on Perceived Project Value
Metrics
Communication
Some first steps to begin to change behaviors.
It’s All About Changing Behaviors
Hazem Zeitoun
Learning Tree ITIL Award Program
SPM PM Assessment Award
SPM Cognitive PM Knowledge Assessment: Application Deadline - January 31, 2010
The IT & Telecom SIG and SPM Group are happy to announce the sponsorship of a limited number of individual Project Manager personal assessments in 2010 at no charge to our membership. These assessments are valuable tools that objectively and confidentially evaluate your competencies and development areas on the subjects of application of project management and leadership. A series of on line questionnaires lead you through the process of a self evaluation which is then compared against the key skill sets and industry standards. Your personal scores indicate a lot about the way you manage both your projects and your teams. Take this opportunity to learn more about yourself in these areas and use that information to set your professional development goals for the coming year!
The first scholarship will be awarded early in February.
Through a set of over 100 questions, the SPM Cognitive PM Knowledge Assessment is an online tool that tests knowledge and understanding of project management principles, tool and techniques. These questions are based on mainstream best practices and the standards of project management with the primary ones from PMI's PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge), as well as general management and business specific questions.
The assessment questions cover the nine technical project management areas in addition to focusing on key leadership attributes.
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Results of the SPM Cognitive PM Knowledge Assessment are analyzed confidentially against SPM Group's Competency Maturity Model PM Profile. This model represents the competencies we believe are required to successfully perform the best practices of the project management profession. The Maturity Model Profile defines the performance requirements for an individual applying current, certified best practices, in project management for the specified years of PM Experience and PM Professionalism the participant indicates on the assessment.
Individual Assessment Report:
The hyperlink to complete the Assessment is sent in an email to the individual. This link is specific to the participant and is hosted on the SPM server.
The results from the questions on the assessment are tabulated in a database then structured into a confidential Individual Assessment Report immediately generated for the participant.
The results are presented in a graphical and narrative report format that documents in detail the score for each proficiency and performance criteria. The report highlights an individual's strengths as well as areas that are in need of increased focus.
Who Can Apply?
The SPM Cognitive PM Knowledge Assessment program is open globally to any IT & Telecom SIG member pursuing continuing project management education, with the exception of elected officers of the SIG Board and volunteer staff involved in the evaluation of applications.
- Apply to the SPM Cognitive PM Knowledge Assessment -
Once your application is completed, click here to send it directly to the manager of the award program or e-mail it to mgr-PMAssessment@pmi-ittelecom.org
Award Criteria: The applicant must submit the documents and meet criteria as follow:
- Must be a member of PMI and a IT & Telecom SIG member.
- Must be working towards PMI certification (CAPM, PMP, PgMP) or be PMP certified.
- certification must provide a statement such as "Yes, I am working towards my designation", as well as a brief summary of current goals for which they would apply this knowledge about your PM skill sets in your job. Please, include professional development activities in which you participate and proposed application of the skills and experience resulting from this achievement.
- Provide a brief overview of "Why I value knowing more about my PM skillsets".
- Submit a resume no longer than two pages, in 12-point font, outlining your project management and IT & Telecom experience.
- Must be willing to have name and photograph published in IT & Telecom SIG and SPM publications.
- Provide a commitment to write a brief article for IT & Telecom SIG publications about their course and certification experience.
- Completeness and neatness of the application will be scored.
For more information on SPM Group, please click here.
Korkut Pehlivan
ITIL Award
Application Deadline - January 31st 2010
The IT & Telecom SIG and Learning Tree International are happy to announce the sponsorship of two FREE v3 ITIL FOUNDATION CERTIFICATION course enrollments in 2010. Using the technology of the Learning Tree AnyWare user portal, you can attend this course from anywhere with live video streaming over the Internet. The first scholarship will be awarded early in February. The second one will be awarded in July.
Get your skills and certifications up to date with where the industry is headed by applying to be a part of this exciting program! You can also earn 18 PDU's toward your PMP recertification while you're at it!
Course #197 provides comprehensive coverage of foundation concepts within the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) v3. Through case studies, practice exam questions and daily review sessions, you explore and evaluate good practice in IT service management based on the ITIL v3 methodology. You also assess the activities, roles and security issues involved in the Service Management Lifecycle, examine the components of each of the core Service Management Processes (Service Strategy, Service Design, Service Transition, Service Operation and Continual Service Improvement) and cover key Service Management terminology.
The course culminates in the ITIL v3 Foundation Certification Exam, which is offered on the last day of class.
What is ITIL?
The Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Version 3 is a customizable framework for good practice of IT services and infrastructure. ITIL was developed in the 1980s by the Central Computer and Telecommunications Agency, which later became the Office of Government Commerce (OGC), a governmental organization in the United Kingdom. ITIL has evolved to become the world-wide de facto standard for IT service management and encompasses multiple components of IT service management, including Service Strategy, Service Design, Service Transition, Service Operation and Continual Service Improvement.
What background do I need?
No specific experience is required however, general IT knowledge is assumed.
Who will benefit from this course?
This course is valuable for professionals involved in all facets of IT service management, including:
• IT service and support managers and staff
• Project managers
• IT consultants and developers
• Key business users
Are You Ready to Learn ...Anywhere?
Attend live, instructor-led Learning Tree classes via your computer from wherever you want with NEW Learning Tree AnyWareTM. Now you can learn from the world's best instructors and gain the management, leadership or IT skills you need to become even more effective in your job...from wherever you are!
You participate in every aspect of the live course exactly as if you were in the physical classroom! With groundbreaking Learning Tree AnyWare user portal, you can attend from anywhere with live video streaming over the Internet.
• See and hear your instructor live, presenting and annotating the course materials on the in-class dual-screen MagnaLearnTM course content delivery system.
• Communicate in real time directly with the instructor and your classmates both by voice and through the use of a Chat pod. Ask questions. Provide comments. Participate in the class discussions. Engage in collaborative "breakout" sessions.
• Perform the same hands-on exercises, with live assistance from your expert instructor, using the same in-class computers and software as the participants in the classroom, except that you perform them from anywhere!
Click here to view a quick YouTube video clip that summarizes this technology.
Who Can Apply?
The Learning Tree ITIL Awards are open globally to any IT & Telecom SIG member pursuing continuing project management education, with the exception of elected officers of the SIG Board and volunteer staff involved in the evaluation of applications.
Apply to the Learning Tree ITIL Award Manager with your completed application
Once your application is completed, click here to send it directly to the manager of the award program or e-mail it to mgr-itil@pmi-ittelecom.org
Award Criteria: The applicant must submit the documents and meet criteria as follow:
1. Must be a member of PMI and a IT & Telecom SIG member.
2. Must be working towards an ITIL Foundation certification or be PMP certified.
o IT & Telecom SIG member who is pursuing his/her ITIL Foundation level certification must provide a statement such as "Yes, I am working towards my designation", as well as a brief summary of current goals for which they would apply this designation in their job. Please, include professional development activities in which you participate and proposed application of the skills and experience resulting from this achievement.
3. Provide a brief overview of "Why I value the ITIL Foundation credential".
4. Submit a resume no longer than two pages, in 12-point font, outlining your project management and IT & Telecom experience.
5. Must be willing to have name and photograph published in IT & Telecom SIG and Learning Tree International publications.
6. Provide a commitment to write a brief article for IT & Telecom SIG publications about their course and certification experience.
7. Completeness and neatness of the application will be scored.
For more information on Learning Tree, please click here.
Mark Sherry
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Webinar PDU Claim Process
Thank you for attending the webinar presented and organized by PMI - IT & Telecom SIG. Below are instructions on claiming PDU credit for attending the webinar. When you attend a webinar provided by the SIG, the system will prompt you to enter an e-mail address before joining the webinar. The e-mail address entered within the screen is the address the webinar PDU details will be issued to.
Step 1: Log on at https://www.pmi.org/CCRS/
Step 2: Within the center of the screen, click on "Report PDU"
Step 3: Under PDU Category, select "Cat 3: Registered Education Provider Program/PMI Component Event"
Step 4: Under Activity Type, select "Report a Component 1-2 PDU Event" and click on "Next"
Step 5: Within the next screen enter the following date;
- Component ID = S009
- Contact person = Marisa Oldnall
- Phone number = 000-000-0000
- E-mail address = vp-profdevelopment@pmi-ittelecom.org
- Activity date = [enter applicable date]
- Activity title = [enter applicable title]
- Activity meeting number = PMI IT&T
Step 6: Under PDUs claimed = 1
Step 7: Within the next screen, please validate the information entered is correct. If so, place a check mark within the box labled "I believe this claim is accurate" and click "Submit".
The system should then prompt you that the submission is completed. For support, please contact pdu-support@pmi-ittelecom.org
For Written PDU Claims. You can access the form by clicking here. Please send your applications to:
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Jim Coplien
Above and Beyond the PMP: The Strategic Project Leader: Mastering Service- Based Project Leadership
Eric D. Brown
Project Alignment and Operational Risk Management
Dragica Grbavac
Michael Hatfield
Valdery Junior
Romeo Mitchell and Dhanu Kothari
Michael Jack and Bob Sarni
Giora Morein and George Schlitz
Peter de Jager
ARUP Management Team
Board Members Needed! August 14th Deadline
Scrum Alliance Webinar Series
The IT&T SIG, in conjunction with the Scrum Alliance, is very pleased be able to invite you to join us for a series of webinars aimed specifically at building a bridge between the Agile and PMI communities.
If you are a project manager working in IT or IS, chances are Agile has been knocking on your door for quite some time. The simple fact is that in technology today, there is no one true way to solve the problems we face. Sometimes, the waterfall is your friend and sometimes you need an approach better suited to a high risk, dynamic project with lots of unknowns. Scrum, has grown to be one of the most well known and highly adopted Agile practices. Scrum offers a low entry barrier and allows for increased feedback and acceptance opportunities. And above all, it is very accepting of change.
For the past few months the Scrum Alliance and the IT&T SIG have been working together to develop programming with the purpose of building a bridge across the unnecessary chasm and helping the folks on each side see the value of what the other has to offer. We want to increase visibility, reduce fear and animosity, and most of all, help the members on both sides recognize that they can become better at what they do, and increase their chances of delivering successful projects simply by learning more about how to use the best of what the other side has to offer.
Webinar Schedule
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Rogério Prado Manso
Meet The Mentoring Team
Josh Lerner (New York, USA)
Program Owner of Mentoring Program
Josh has over 15 years experience in international technology projects. He lives in New York City and works in the Wall Street area, serving as an Information Technology Project Manager with New York City Transit, the largest transportation system in North America. Josh is the PM for many State and City government technology projects using the Oracle-PeopleSoft Application to interface with a myriad of Biometric and Identification systems and Barcoding Systems. His partnerships include working with U.S. DMV Jurisdictions, U.S. Dept. Homeland Security, FBI & Dept. Criminal Justice Services. Also served as the Chairman for Agency's Technology Division to implement a new Methodology and PMO to be used for all major Technology Projects, responsible for ensuring best practices and processes supporting the IT Project Life Cycle. Formerly, Josh was an Assistant Vice President for Merrill Lynch located in New York's Financial district. Mr. Lerner's responsibility concentrated on managing the Global Operational Reporting for International Stakeholders in Asia, Europe, Japan, North America and Canada. Prior to Merrill Lynch he was an IT Project Manager for American Express focused on System Integration Projects. Josh is a graduate of George Washington University School of Business & Public Management earning his Masters in Information Technology & Project Management. Under the direction of Marisa Oldnall, VP Professional Development, Josh is heading up the PMI IT & Telecom Mentoring Program, and has formed an experienced Steering Committee from Greece and London mentioned below. 
Despina Giannopoulou (Athens, Greece)
Steering Committee Member
Despina works as a Client Executive in Amdocs, delivering value added services to Telecommunications Customers Worldwide. Her extensive knowledge in Account Management and Project Management enables her to understand her customer needs and assist them in achieving their business goals. In addition to working in Amdocs, Despina has been part of the Board of the Information Technology & Telecommunications SIG for over one year, and is dedicated in helping members communicate with each other and find the information they need to further their Project Management Career.
Training & Development / Steering Committee Members
George Siantonas (United Kingdom)
SIA Chairman
George established SIA Group in 1982, following an extremely successful career in senior management with Xerox. Since then George has capitalised on his extensive management and leadership skills, developing a business that has become a trusted partner of many major organisations worldwide.
Liz Bennett (United Kingdom)
SIA Head of Consultancy People Development
Liz is a successful HR and Development professional with a business background in Travel, Manufacturing, Electronics, Banking and Retail. Liz specialises in Executive Coaching, Organisational Development, Talent Management and Employee Relations. She also heads up the SIA Team of Learning and Development Consultants.
Eddie Winton (United Kingdom)
SIA Principal Consultant
Eddie's relaxed and humorous style belies an underlying serious commitment to secure maximum ‘real world' relevance, and he brings a wealth of experience of management, sales and training from the retail, banking and finance sectors.
Eddie delivers high quality management and leadership programmes and his work is highly valued by SIA's clients both in the UK and around the world.
UMT Scholarship Winners
PMI - IT&T SIG UMT Scholarship Awarded for 2008
The 2008 Fall Scholarship has been awarded to Mr. Victor Grigorascu.
Mr. Grigorascu is a senior project manager with European Computer Telecom, München, Germany. Previously, he has held various leadership positions within the telecommunication industry and government.
Victor holds a PhD. in Automatic Control and Signal Processing and two academic degrees: Engineer in Electronics and Telecommunications and Law. Bellow is how Mr. Grigorascu speaks about his relationship with PMI and IT&T SIG and what the UMT Scholarship means for him:
"I am very interested in PMI and IT&T SIG activities, and I welcome this opportunity to improve my knowledge, aiming at better contributing to my work and to my professional society.
I know through direct experience that PMI learning, volunteering and networking opportunities really help project people to grow professionally, in addition of providing a sense of belonging to a select professional community.
I had managed projects big and small for several years, encountering always the same problems: scope creep, systematic delays and difficulties to make the best of the available resources. And then, one day I learned about PMI and the PMBOK. The PMBOK gave me a better understanding of state of the art project management practices. I decided then to become a member of the PMI and work towards the PMP certification.
Through PMI, I discovered the Telecom & IT SIG. Indeed, while project management practices are of general application, industry insight and experience sharing with people having similar interests are a definite plus. I especially appreciate the webinars provided by the SIG. I intend to offer such a presentation myself one day, and I am interested in contributing to the Telecom & IT SIG publications. I also have a very positive experience with the SIG mentoring program.
In applying for this scholarship program, my main objectives are to get a better understanding of modern project management practices, and learn new skills. Also, I expect these courses to help me better prepare for the PMP Certification exam.
Pragmatic and motivated, I am confident I will make a good use of this scholarship, by integrating the tools and techniques learned through these courses into my professional expertise. This will also better prepare me for contributing to the PMI and IT & T SIG.
The courses offered by UMT are consistent with my interest in continuing education. Moreover, I think that online education is an invaluable complement to "classical" education in today's environment. Not only saves this time and fits into charged agendas, but also prepares for working with virtual teams.
This scholarship will be an opportunity to improve my knowledge, and become a better project manager. This will help me improve my job performance and will prepare me better for contributing to the PMI and IT&T SIG. "
PMI IT & Telecom SIG and the University of Management and Technology (UMT), a leader in delivering education in the areas of acquisition, program, and project management, jointly announce the offering of the UMT-PMI IT & Telecom SIG Scholarship for the second year. The scholarship continues to benefit our SIG Members as the recipient can avail 60 PDUs worth of PM trainings to meet their professional development needs. The scholarship is valued at US$2000 and is offered twice a year by UMT. Please click here for more information.
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Victor Grigorascu in his achievement.
PMI - IT&T SIG UMT Scholarship Awarded for 2008
The 2008 Spring Scholarship has been awarded to Mr. Rogério Prado Manso.
To read more about Rogério Prado Manso, please click here.
PMI IT & Telecom SIG and the University of Management and Technology (UMT), a leader in delivering education in the areas of acquisition, program, and project management, jointly announce the offering of the UMT-PMI IT & Telecom SIG Scholarship for the second year. The scholarship continues to benefit our SIG Members as the recipient can avail 60 PDUs worth of PM trainings to meet their professional development needs. The scholarship is valued at US$2000 and is offered twice a year by UMT. Please click here for more information.
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Rogério Prado Manso in his achievement.
PMI - IT&T SIG UMT Scholarship Awarded for 2007
The 2007 Fall Scholarship has been awarded to Mr. Giancarlo Duranti.
Giancarlo Duranti has been working in the Telecommunication industry for over 16 years and currently works for Telecom Italia in Latin America. He has considerable experience in managing projects and leading people and teams in different international business contexts. He is currently a project manager at Telecom Italia and is leading projects for them in Brazil and Cuba.
As a PMI-certified practitioner, Giancarlo is currently involved in a variety of PMI activities including OPM3 Development. He has given numerous talks on project management topics for both PMI and Telecom Italia.
PMI IT & Telecom SIG and the University of Management and Technology (UMT), a leader in delivering education in the areas of acquisition, program, and project management, jointly announce the offering of the UMT-PMI IT & Telecom SIG Scholarship for the second year. The scholarship continues to benefit our SIG Members as the recipient can avail 60 PDUs worth of PM trainings to meet their professional development needs. The scholarship is valued at US$2000 and is offered twice a year by UMT. Please click here for more information.
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Giancarlo Duranti in his achievement.
PMI - IT&T SIG UMT Scholarship Awarded for 2007
The 2007 Spring Scholarship has been awarded to Ms. Xiaowen He.
Besides the expected requirements, which Xiaowen met, she managed to focus in her essay on the great importance that this scholarship would have in getting her PMP designation, the very next step in her PM career path. We are proud that we can support one of our members in the process of becoming PMP certified.
Xiaowen, also known as Amy, is the Product Manager in the consumer market division at Bell Canada. She takes overall accountability for marketing initiatives and process improvement projects to generate and identify revenue opportunity. Previously, she worked for Nortel in different roles with progressively increasing responsibility. During her 8 years at Nortel, she mainly worked as a project manager and later a team leader for the Asia Pacific market. She acquired expertise in managing life-cycle contract implementation and projects on business planning, new product introductions, and business process improvement. Her excellent performance in project management and revenue recognition won her two merit awards at Nortel.
Xiaowen has extensive experience in the Communications and Telecommunications industry with in-depth knowledge of B2B/Consumer Market, global supply chain operations, marketing, and customer service.
Xiaowen holds an IMBA (International Master of Business Administration) degree from the Schulich School of Business, York University, Canada and a Bachelor degree in English and Foreign Trade Study from Jina University, China. She is now working to obtain her PMP. Xiaowen is fluent in English and Chinese, both Cantonese and Mandarin and she is studying French.
PMI IT & Telecom SIG and the University of Management and Technology (UMT), a leader in delivering education in the areas of acquisition, program, and project management, jointly announce the offering of the UMT-PMI IT & Telecom SIG Scholarship for the second year. The scholarship continues to benefit our SIG Members as the recipient can avail 60 PDUs worth of PM trainings to meet their professional development needs. The scholarship is valued at US$2000 and is offered twice a year by UMT. Please click here for more information.
Please join us in congratulating Ms. Xiaowen He in her achievement.
PMI - IT&T SIG UMT Scholarship Awarded for 2006
The 2006Fall Scholarship has been awarded to Mr. Venerando G Tangco, PMP (Sharq, Kuwait)
PMI IT & Telecom SIG and the University of Management and Technology (UMT), a leader in delivering education in the areas of acquisition, program, and project management, jointly announce the offering of the UMT-PMI IT & Telecom SIG Scholarship for the second year. The scholarship continues to benefit our SIG Members as the recipient can avail 60 PDUs worth of PM trainings to meet their professional development needs. The scholarship is valued at US$2000 and is offered twice a year by UMT. Please click here for more information.
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Venerando G Tangco in his achievement.
PMI - IT&T SIG UMT Scholarship Awarded for 2006
The 2006 Spring Scholarship has been awarded to Mr. Gabriel Epelbaum (Toronto, Canada)
PMI IT & Telecom SIG and the University of Management and Technology (UMT), a leader in delivering education in the areas of acquisition, program, and project management, jointly announce the offering of the UMT-PMI IT & Telecom SIG Scholarship for the second year. The scholarship continues to benefit our SIG Members as the recipient can avail 60 PDUs worth of PM trainings to meet their professional development needs. The scholarship is valued at US$2000 and is offered twice a year by UMT. Please click here for more information.
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Gabriel Epelbaum in his achievement.
TSI Award Program Winners
PMI - IT&T SIG TSI A Award for Second Quarter 2008
An ULTIMATE PMP Exam Prep Self Study Course has been awarded to Mr. Victor Hart.
Victor Hart has over 17 years of in-depth professional experience in project management. He is a results-oriented PM who has progressed from individual projects to management of a diverse range of projects supporting his company's operations, expansion and growth. Victor attended the Palmetto Military Academy Officer's Candidate School, receiving a commission in the South Carolina Army National Guard. An active member of the Metrolina Chapter of PMI, he volunteered and attended their Project Management Knowledge and Wisdom Professional Development Day 2007 Symposium.
Interaction with many different PMPs within the industry demonstrates that they use the project management methodology to effectively manage their projects. Regardless of the industry, if you stick to the methodology you get a better result. There is an opportunity to work be in the company of like minded individuals. The PMP credential provides a voice and a methodology to make a difference. For Victor, the PMP Credential is not AN option, it is the ONLY option!!
The TSI A Award, an ULTIMATE PMP Exam Prep Self Study Course, leads at the end of your studies to an online test which measures your mastery of the ULTIMATE PMP Exam Prep material and awards you with 35 PDU Educational Contact Hours for completing the program.
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Victor Hart on his achievement.
PMI - IT&T SIG TSI B Award for Second Quarter 2008
The Mastering the PMBOK Guide Self Study Course has been awarded to Mr. Claudio Bareato.
Claudio Bareato has significant experience in international project management, which has led to his current position as consultant to the PMO of a large multinational. There he is engaged in project management consulting and in providing assistance to the Management. Following an educational path that resulted in Master's Degrees in Information Technology from the Polytechnic of Milan and in Telecommunications Enginering from the University of Padova, he commenced his project management career as a Software Integration Engineer. Progressive challenges with a number of diverse companies have led to his current position. He is a member of the Northern Italy and Switzerland PMI Chapters, a Senior Member of the IEEE, and has been an active volunteer with the PMI, the IET and itSMF.
Claudio considers the PMP as a highly valuable professional Credential, which benefits its holder, their employers, clients, and business partners. The credential indicates that the holder adheres to high standards of professional conduct and ethics which are ultimately benefits the whole project management community and society. He has noticed that PMP Credential holders typically show a high level of awareness towards the importance of developing and mastering the soft skills of project management. The PMP Credential demonstrates that the holder has achieved a proficiency level in project management through an objective verification and demonstrated experience. The re-certification process promotes the importance of continuous professional development in project management.
The TSI B Award, a Mastering the PMBOK Guide Home Study Course, provides you with valuable insights into the core of the Project Management Institute's Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide). Upon the successful completion of the material, the recipient will receive a certificate stating that you are awarded 40 PDUs.
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Claudio Bareato on his achievement.
PMI - IT&T SIG TSI A Award for Fourth Quarter 2007
An ULTIMATE PMP Exam Prep Self Study Course has been awarded to Mr. Frank R. D'Onofrio.
Frank R. D'Onofrio is a senior technical and business professional with over twenty years of information technology and operational experience to global and national companies. He has worked in project positions as a project manager and a program manager. He has gained experience in progressively more complex projects moving from a small help desk implementation to simultaneously managing two world-wide projects with multi-million dollar budgets and large staffs.Global experience has been augmented through a variety of seminars at various Microsoft events, as well as College level lecturing on Project Management Methodologies. He has also published a number of articles and made several professional presentations.
Frank has a BS in Business Management from State University New York, and plans to continue his studies in a Masters Degree program with a major in Project Management. He recognizes the value of the PMP credential and is a strong believer in continuing education. The PMP credential will enable him to call upon the experience of those who have gone before. Frank volunteers as a project management instructor to pass PMI knowledge along. He is planning to sit the PMP Certification exam in April 2008.
The TSI A Award, an ULTIMATE PMP Exam Prep Self Study Course, leads at the end of your studies to an online test which measures your mastery of the ULTIMATE PMP Exam Prep material and awards you with 35 PDU Educational Contact Hours for completing the program.
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Frank R. D'Onofrio on his achievement.
PMI - IT&T SIG TSI B Award for Fourth Quarter 2007
The Mastering the PMBOK Guide Self Study Course has been awarded to Mr. Sivan Ramachandran.
Sivan Ramachandran has 13 years project management experience in product design and development. He has taken electronic systems and communication hardware and software projects from conceptualization to production. Sivan is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a member of the PMI/IT&Telecom SIG. He is also a member of IEEE, IEEE Communications Society, IEEE Engineering Management Society, IET (UK) and Computer Society of India. Sivan’s educational credentials include a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communication Engineering from Madurai Kamaraj University and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (Computer Communications) from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras.
He believes that the PMP credential represents an opportunity to understand the collective wisdom of thousands of project managers. The credential enables project management professionals to continue their professional development by way of networking opportunities, articles, and case-studies. Ongoing credential requirements provide the impetus for project management professionals to willingly contribute to the profession and in turn assimilate the contribution from others, thus improving project management as a whole.
The TSI B Award, a Mastering the PMBOK Guide Home Study Course, provides you with valuable insights into the core of the Project Management Institute's Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide). Upon the successful completion of the material, the recipient will receive a certificate stating that you are awarded 40 PDUs.
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Sivan Ramachandran on his achievement.
PMI - IT&T SIG TSI A Award for Second Quarter 2007 - Co-Winner
An ULTIMATE PMP Exam Prep Self Study Course has been awarded to Ms. Maren Lichtenstein.
Maren Lichtenstein had an outstanding application, in which she stressed that the PMP credential recognizes professional competence. But more than that, the PMI fellowship provides a means of information sharing amongst members and an opportunity for continuous leaning. Maren holds two MBA degrees (Information Systems and Finance) and two BSc degrees (Psychology and Communication). Following university, Maren moved into the insurance industry, where she has 8 years of project management experience in progressively more responsible positions.
She is currently a Technical Project Manager with the National Council on Compensation Insurance in Boca Raton, Florida. She has used the company's project management processes to successfully lead multiple projects. Effective resource management has been coupled with the ability motivate and coach colleagues by providing technical leadership, knowledge transfer and expertise. Maren is currently in the final stages of preparation to sit the PMP Exam.
The TSI A Award, an ULTIMATE PMP Exam Prep Self Study Course, leads at the end of your studies to an online test which measures your mastery of the ULTIMATE PMP Exam Prep material and awards you with 35 PDU Educational Contact Hours for completing the program.
Please join us in congratulating Ms. Maren Lichtenstein on her achievement.
PMI - IT&T SIG TSI A Award for Second Quarter 2007 - Co-Winner
An ULTIMATE PMP Exam Prep Self Study Course has been awarded to Mr. Christian Ruiz.
Christian Ruiz became involved in projects as a field engineer, following graduation from Instituto Tecnológico de ciudad Juárez with a Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering. He is currently a Program Manager in Orange Business Services working on a Telecommunications outsourcing project. He is dealing with the transition, migration, and transfer of voice and data services during all phases from planning to operations. Challenges include working with interdisciplinary and multinational teams. He has undertaken an impressive study program of university seminars, self-study, and company training.
Recognizing the value of the PMP certification in industry, Christian has set certification as a professional goal in 2007. He views membership to the PMI and the IT&Telecom SIG as an important means of professional development. The members' portal and webinars are important means for sharing information and keeping members updated in hot topics in telecom industry.
The TSI A Award, an ULTIMATE PMP Exam Prep Self Study Course, leads at the end of your studies to an online test which measures your mastery of the ULTIMATE PMP Exam Prep material and awards you with 35 PDU Educational Contact Hours for completing the program.
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Christian Ruiz on his achievement.
PMI - IT&T SIG TSI B Award for Second Quarter 2007
The Mastering the PMBOK Guide Self Study Course has been awarded to Mr. Andres Gonzalez.
Andres Gonzalez, a certified PMP, holds a Masters Degree in "Technology and Telecommunications Services Management" and an Electronics Engineering Degree, as well as several vendor certifications. In addition, he has also completed a number of graduate courses in the project management field. Building on his academic experience, Andres has 10 years of project management experience. He currently works for Orange Business Services (formerly Equant) as a Project Manager. He has worked on and managed projects that have successfully delivered several global telecommunications solutions which provided data and voice services to a number of public companies in the Americas and Europe.
Andres believes that the PMP credential represents a set of best practices that the holder has achieved through both education and experience in various roles within projects. "This means that if I have the PMP credential, it is because I have the knowledge and the experience to manage projects, following a methodology that is accepted by the community of PMs around the world. ... [W]e can speak about projects using a common understanding of terms and concepts, regardless of the industry or the country." He also notes that the credential also means a commitment to continued professional development.
The TSI B Award, a Mastering the PMBOK Guide Home Study Course, provides you with valuable insights into the core of the Project Management Institute's Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide). Upon the successful completion of the material, the recipient will receive a certificate stating that you are awarded 40 PDUs.
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Andres Gonzalez on his achievement.
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Volunteers
Any organization is only as good as the people who keep it going. The IT & Telecom SIG is a volunteer based organization and we need your help! Volunteering can be an incredibly rewarding experience. By participating in the volunteer program you get a lot more than PDUs, you get to know and work with seasoned professional Project Managers. The relationships and networks you build as a volunteer are invaluable. If you can consistently offer just a few hours a week, we'd love to hear from you.
We currently don't have any volunteer positions available. Please try back later.
Portuguese Webinars
The IT&T SIG is committed to delivering superior webinars to our members. With this promise, will have committed to delivering 3-4 Portuguese Webinars per year. Future Portuguese webinar topics cover a broad range fromSix Sigma, Business of IT Management, Project Management in Brazil and Portugal, International Projects in Latin America, PM Benchmark, Maturity Models, Earned Value / Earned Schedule,Telecom Projects, to IT Management.
Meet the Manager of the Portuguese Webinar Series is Rogério Prado Manso, PMP.
Rogério Manso
Laurentiu Hirsescu
Marisa Oldnall
Join the IT&Telecom SIG
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Membership Benefits
Web Site: The IT & Telecom Web site is the place to start if you are looking for information on what is happening with the SIG, if you want to find our about our Webinars, download a copy of our Newsletter or the Communique or if you want to access other information you can use to keep up to speed in your role as an IT or Telecom Project Manager.
Monthly Webinars: We offer featured speakers who address members' needs. These calls are held the second Thursday of every month in the year at 12:00PM Eastern Time. Participants of these conference calls are entitled to receive PDU's. Notifications are sent via email and general information can be viewed at our web site.
Quarterly Membership Newsletter: IT&TELECOM SIGNAL Newsletter is mailed quarterly to our members. If you have articles or requests for the newsletter, please send an email to Randy Tangco at newsletter-editor@pmi-ittelecom.org
Annual Member Networking Event: The IT&TELECOM SIG holds it's Annual Member Networking Event as part of the PMI North American Global Congress each year. If you are planning on being at the North American Global Congress this is a must attend for all IT&Telecom members. This annual event has been a great success, not only do you network and meet other IT&Telecom members, but also meet PMI HQ, other SIG and Chapter members and leaders. Details on the event are posted on the website and distributed to members approximately four weeks before the North American Global Congress.
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Boris Gloger
Dan Rawsthorne
Michele Sliger & Stacia Broderick
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Richard Sheridan
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Doug Shimp
Mark C. Paulk
Celia Desmond
Juergen Oschadleus
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Jack P. Ferraro
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Ray Ju
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John Schlichter
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Ulf Lidman
Dr. Ginger Levin
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Professor Hubert Vaughan
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February 23, 2010
Dear Members:
We have been in working with PMI over the past several weeks attempting to resolve the issues that exist between our organizations. To date, I can tell you that we have made progress, and I am optimistic that we will find a solution that allows us to continue providing services that you have come to expect as an IT & Telecom SIG member.
I get emails on a daily basis from concerned members wondering if any progress has been made. As a Board, we felt it was critically… Read more »
Q4, 2009 Newsletter is Here!
January 27, 2010
It has been a fruitful 2009. Many events have occurred and your board officers continue to work harder and smarter to deliver value to you. Your SIG represented you in Egypt helping promote the practice of project management. You will also notice that our SIG is deeply invested in the agile domain specially with the webinars attended by many of you this past year… Read More »
Learning Tree ITIL Award Program
December 16, 2009
The IT & Telecom SIG and Learning Tree International are happy to announce the sponsorship of two FREE v3 ITIL FOUNDATION CERTIFICATION course enrollments in 2010. Using the technology of the Learning Tree AnyWare user portal, you can attend this course from anywhere with live video streaming over the Internet. The first scholarship will be awarded early in February, with the second awarded in July, 2010… Read More »
Past News
2009
- October 23 — IT&T SIG 2010 Election Update
- October 10 — Check out the new Q3 2009 Newsletter!
- September 15 — Pecha Kucha Night at PMI Orlando - Call for Presenters!
- July 29 — Board Members Needed! August 14th Deadline
- May 21 — Certified ScrumMaster for Professional Project Managers
- April 15 — Join the IT & Telecom SIG at Project World Toronto!
- March 28 — IT&T SIG attends the International Wireless Communications Expo
- March 2 — PMI IT & Telecom SIG establishes stronger ties in Beijing, China
- February 17 — 2009 Orlando Scrum Gathering
