Influencers for Energy and Utilities

Rupal Bhandari is a seasoned global thought leadership specialist at Project Management Institute (PMI), bringing over 8 years of experience in dissecting factors that shape professionals' daily experiences. As a part of PMI's thought leadership team, she collaborates on innovative research and content, grounded in analytical insights and practical recommendations. Their work empowers the community to navigate dynamic project and business landscape successfully.

Industrial Engineer leading projects in the railway sector, university professor and international speaker. Consultant in project management and PMO management.

I bring a unique perspective to project management, combining my expertise in analyzing complex adaptive systems with my experience as an individual with autism. I excel at identifying opportunities others often overlook and leveraging innovative tools to drive success. With an MS in Information and Knowledge Strategy from Columbia University and a BS in Leadership from Creighton University, I emphasize building resilience and adaptability in the face of inevitable transformation.

Project Management Expert, Change Management Ambassador, AI Enthusiast, ESG Geek - I help clients transform their businesses and achieve their goals.

Global Executive, Thought Leader and Advisor, Foresight Strategist. Internationally Recognized Specialist, SME in Business Agility, Business Transformation, Technology Transformation and Management Innovation. Keynote Speaker, Author, Mentor & VC Investor.

Bringing a unique blend of strong business acumen, listening skills, collaborative spirit, and change leadership, my goal is to accomplish the objective while never forgetting the people side of the equation. Intellectual curiosity, passion, and a strong belief in the continued growth and learning for everyone describe me well. I am a skilled cultural change agent, creative problem solver.

Mashhood Ahmed embarked on his research journey into the realm of AI and its profound impact on project management practice in 2017. Over the years, he has shared his insights on this compelling subject at various global events such as PMI Global (2023), NCPMI (2023), PMI New Zealand (2018), PMI Singapore (2019), PMI PMO Symposium 2019, and number of other in-person and virtual gatherings.

I am a professional engineering project manager with wealth of experience in relationship and conflict management, team strategy and development, collaboration, project risk analysis, contract bidding, project planning, execution, scheduling, cost, quality and closing. I have solid organizational leadership and exceptional interpersonal communication skills to build and maintain relationships. I am experienced in PMBOK, Waterfall and Agile – Scrum & Kanban project management methodologies.

Consultant, Educator, Mentor and Coach. Looking forward to interesting conversations on project management topics with like-minded professionals. www.xtraplus.in https://in.linkedin.com/in/rajurao