Share out in the comments below:
-Your name and your current role
-What did you want to be when you were growing up?
-What are your favorite project management tools and technologies? Or ones that you’d like to learn more about?
-What drew you to the project management industry? What's kept you in it?
-What's your proudest accomplishment (personal or professional)?
Looking forward to connecting with you all and hearing your stories! Saving Changes...
Jenny MorseOnline Community Specialist| PMIRichmond, VA, United States
Sep 04, 2024 8:50 AM
Replying to Sachin Aggarwal
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Hello Everyone 🙏
I’m Sachin, currently working in Japan with BlackBerry. My journey began as a chip designer in the semiconductor industry, and since then, I’ve gained diverse experience across various fields, including strategy consulting, engineering services, and now the software industry. In addition to my engineering degree and PMP certification, I hold an MBA with a specialization in Finance and International Business. I’m excited to join this community and look forward to engaging in insightful discussions and idea exchanges on this platform. Thank you!
Welcome to the community Sachin Aggarwal ! Your diverse work experience will add so much value to our community-- we are excited to have you here! Saving Changes...
Mathew PearlswigInstructional Designer| EcsSANDSTON, United States
Hello everyone, I am Mathew. I am an Instructional Designer. I spend my days figuring out how to make training interesting. This is not too far from my childhood dream of being an artist living in a tent and driving a Lamborghini. I managed the artist part as I have a degree in Animation. I only lived in a tent while I served in the Army. As far as the Lambo, well, it's just not practical.
I am new to the project management scene so I don't have any favorite tools or technologies yet. I am ready and willing to learn.
My career path has me managing large training module development projects. Project Management is the next step. I have been managing projects off and on since my Army days.
Professionally my proudest accomplishment was serving my country.
Personally, raising two brilliant children. They were brilliant with my help. All I did was take care f them with the help of my beautiful wife.
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1 reply by Jenny Morse
Sep 04, 2024 11:11 AM
Jenny Morse
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Welcome to the community, Mathew Pearlswig ! I have a feeling you are in good company with your instructional design background in this community. Those are great transferable skills to project management! We look forward to seeing your contributions in the community!
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Mark FarmerSenior Digital Communications Advisor| MetrolinxToronto, Canada
Hi, everyone. I'm Mark and I work as a senior digital communications advisor at Metrolinx, an agency of the government of Ontario, Canada, working to improve the coordination and integration of all modes of transportation in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.
When I was growing up I wanted to be a nuclear physicist, but my math marks in high school made that a virtual impossibility :P
My favourite project management tool has to be MS Project, although I have a love/hate relationship with it.
I fell into project management when I was hired as a PM for a website redesign & CMS project at the Royal Ontario Museum ages ago. My proudest professional achievement has to be the role I played in delivering that project.
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1 reply by Jenny Morse
Sep 04, 2024 11:32 AM
Jenny Morse
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Welcome, Mark Farmer ! What an interesting way of being introduced to project management! That sounds like quite a project. We look forward to seeing your contributions to the community!
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Jenny MorseOnline Community Specialist| PMIRichmond, VA, United States
Sep 04, 2024 10:15 AM
Replying to Mathew Pearlswig
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Hello everyone, I am Mathew. I am an Instructional Designer. I spend my days figuring out how to make training interesting. This is not too far from my childhood dream of being an artist living in a tent and driving a Lamborghini. I managed the artist part as I have a degree in Animation. I only lived in a tent while I served in the Army. As far as the Lambo, well, it's just not practical.
I am new to the project management scene so I don't have any favorite tools or technologies yet. I am ready and willing to learn.
My career path has me managing large training module development projects. Project Management is the next step. I have been managing projects off and on since my Army days.
Professionally my proudest accomplishment was serving my country.
Personally, raising two brilliant children. They were brilliant with my help. All I did was take care f them with the help of my beautiful wife.
Welcome to the community, Mathew Pearlswig ! I have a feeling you are in good company with your instructional design background in this community. Those are great transferable skills to project management! We look forward to seeing your contributions in the community! Saving Changes...
Jenny MorseOnline Community Specialist| PMIRichmond, VA, United States
Sep 04, 2024 10:50 AM
Replying to Mark Farmer
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Hi, everyone. I'm Mark and I work as a senior digital communications advisor at Metrolinx, an agency of the government of Ontario, Canada, working to improve the coordination and integration of all modes of transportation in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.
When I was growing up I wanted to be a nuclear physicist, but my math marks in high school made that a virtual impossibility :P
My favourite project management tool has to be MS Project, although I have a love/hate relationship with it.
I fell into project management when I was hired as a PM for a website redesign & CMS project at the Royal Ontario Museum ages ago. My proudest professional achievement has to be the role I played in delivering that project.
Welcome, Mark Farmer ! What an interesting way of being introduced to project management! That sounds like quite a project. We look forward to seeing your contributions to the community! Saving Changes...
Hello everyone my name is Ritij Sapkal, and I am from Canada and pursuing Project Management from George Brown College. My interest in the field of project management began when I was 18 and exploring online courses. I came across PM courses when I was unaware that such a field existed but after that one course, I never stopped learning. I have completed numerous courses on Agile and Traditional Project Management while completing a full-time degree in the field. The next step is getting my PMP certification, which is exciting and scary. I hope to connect with all the Project Managers out there and share and gain knowledge.
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1 reply by Jenny Morse
Sep 09, 2024 10:09 AM
Jenny Morse
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Welcome to the community, @Ritij Sapkal! I love how you said you came across project management and never stopped learning- that is a great approach to this field. This is a great community of peers to support your pursuit of your PMP!
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Leena GroverProject Management| HCL TechnologiesGurgaon, India
With a master's degree in Computer Science and nearly 12 years of professional experience in IT Service Management, I have a deep understanding of technology-driven operations and service delivery. Throughout my career, I have successfully led teams, optimized processes, and ensured high-quality IT services for diverse clients.
Now, I am transitioning into project management, where I aim to leverage my extensive IT background to lead and deliver impactful projects. Alongside my technical expertise, I have a passion for creativity and the arts, which I nurtured from a young age. This combination of technical proficiency and creative thinking uniquely positions me to bring innovative solutions and well-rounded leadership to any project I undertake.
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1 reply by Jenny Morse
Sep 09, 2024 4:03 PM
Jenny Morse
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Welcome Leena Grover! Well-rounded is absolutely the term I would use to describe your background and expertise- I am so looking forward to your contributions in the community!
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Jenny MorseOnline Community Specialist| PMIRichmond, VA, United States
Sep 06, 2024 8:32 PM
Replying to Ritij Sapkal
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Hello everyone my name is Ritij Sapkal, and I am from Canada and pursuing Project Management from George Brown College. My interest in the field of project management began when I was 18 and exploring online courses. I came across PM courses when I was unaware that such a field existed but after that one course, I never stopped learning. I have completed numerous courses on Agile and Traditional Project Management while completing a full-time degree in the field. The next step is getting my PMP certification, which is exciting and scary. I hope to connect with all the Project Managers out there and share and gain knowledge.
Welcome to the community, @Ritij Sapkal! I love how you said you came across project management and never stopped learning- that is a great approach to this field. This is a great community of peers to support your pursuit of your PMP! Saving Changes...
Jenny MorseOnline Community Specialist| PMIRichmond, VA, United States
Sep 09, 2024 5:38 AM
Replying to Leena Grover
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With a master's degree in Computer Science and nearly 12 years of professional experience in IT Service Management, I have a deep understanding of technology-driven operations and service delivery. Throughout my career, I have successfully led teams, optimized processes, and ensured high-quality IT services for diverse clients.
Now, I am transitioning into project management, where I aim to leverage my extensive IT background to lead and deliver impactful projects. Alongside my technical expertise, I have a passion for creativity and the arts, which I nurtured from a young age. This combination of technical proficiency and creative thinking uniquely positions me to bring innovative solutions and well-rounded leadership to any project I undertake.
Welcome Leena Grover! Well-rounded is absolutely the term I would use to describe your background and expertise- I am so looking forward to your contributions in the community! Saving Changes...
Hello PMI Community!
I’m Ricardo Torales, a project manager with over a decade of experience in the IT industry, specializing in ERP systems, cloud computing, and business intelligence. Throughout my career, I've worked with various organizations to implement large-scale technology projects, helping to streamline operations and optimize business processes. I'm also passionate about AI and its potential to revolutionize project management, particularly in areas like scope management and risk mitigation.
Currently, I'm pursuing a master's degree in Project Management, which has deepened my understanding of key PMI methodologies and best practices. I look forward to connecting with professionals here, learning from your experiences, and sharing insights on how we can all drive better project outcomes through innovation and collaboration.
I’m excited to be part of this community and eager to contribute to discussions and collaborate with fellow project management professionals worldwide!
Warm regards
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1 reply by Jenny Morse
Sep 09, 2024 5:56 PM
Jenny Morse
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Welcome the to community, Ricardo Torales Ozorio ! That's incredible you are in the process of getting your Masters in project management! We are excited for you to bring your experience to our conversations!
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