Active PMI & other Certifications
PMP
PMI-BEIT
CCP
P.Mgr.
C.Mgr.
CIM
Work experience (include areas of specialization)
A retired Information Technology (IT) professional as CIO/CTO, with the Provincial Government of Alberta and Project Management Office (PMO) executive, with over 30 years of progressively responsible industry experiences in the private, public and academic sectors. A Senior Project Management Professional, PMP Exam coach/trainer, author-2 Project Performance Management textbooks and 2020 PMI Eric Jenett International Project Management Excellence Award, and Contributor of PMBOK 7th Edition. Teaches part-time at MacEwan University on Project Management courses, development of PMP Courses.
Skills (professional technical, leadership, soft skills)
• Project Leadership • Project Management Office (PMO) Consulting • Microsoft Project • Systems Analysis • Business Analysis • Portfolio Management • Agile • Process Improvement • SDLC • Scrum • Change Management • Project / Program Management • Business Requirements• User Interface (UI) • Microsoft
Personal Values
Respect, Excellence, Integrity
Volunteer Experience (present and past)
Present and Previous Board Appointments-20 + years of Board/Governance experiences
1. PMINAC 2021 Virtual Conference
2. VP-Professional Development, Project Management Institute-USA, Northern Alberta Chapter (2-years) (2012-2014)
3. Public Board Member, Government of Alberta, Ministry of Health (2014-2017)
4. Vice-President, Institute of Certification for Computer Professionals, USA (2013- 2018)
5. Board Member, Graduate Students Council, Athabasca University (2013-2018)
6. Director, ABC Tech Inc., Alberta Canada (2017-2018)
7. Director, Canadian Information Professional Society (CIPS), Alberta (2017-At present)
Why do you want to be a mentor?
Sharing knowledge and expertise: As a mentor, I can share your knowledge and experience in project management with others who are looking to develop their skills in this field. This can be a very rewarding experience as I help others to grow and develop in their careers.
Giving back to the community: By mentoring others in project management, I can make a positive contribution to the industry and help to develop the next generation of project managers. This can be a very fulfilling experience.