09 January 2024 at 12:05PM
ProjectBites | AI and its Role in the Business of Project Management
Date: January 23, 2024
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM (EDT) / 4:00 -5:00 am PDT
Virtual Event, Register on form in link
Panel Discusssion: AI and its Role in the Business of Project Management
Host: David Barrett with speakers Mashhood Ahmed, Kiron Bondale, Michael Roberts, Niki Weiss
PDU: 1
Cost: FREE
Panel Discussion: AI and its Role in the Business of Project Management
Dive into the Future of Project Management! Uncover the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence as we bring together four renowned project management professionals who are also AI experts. As the moderator, David Barrett will our experts through a dynamic, free-flowing conversation that explores the intricate intersection of AI and project management.
Have burning questions about the impact of AI on your career? This is your chance to gain valuable insights and join the conversation! Engage with our panel, share your thoughts, and leave with a clearer understanding of how AI is shaping the future of our industry.
Don’t miss out on this golden opportunity to stay ahead in the evolving landscape of project management. Secure your spot now – let’s chart the course together!
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Panelists:
Niki Weiss, Program Management Expert, Product Delivery Specialist and Blockchain/AI Governance Expert
Niki, an engaged member of the PMI Delaware Valley Chapter, is an emerging expert in AI Governance for project managers. She’s currently enhancing her skills through a Master’s in Legal Studies at Drexel’s Kline School of Law, concentrating on data privacy and cybersecurity. This education has sharpened her understanding of how AI influences risk in data management and regulatory compliance. Niki’s involvement with the International Association of Privacy Professionals bolsters her deep knowledge of the intricacies of AI Governance. In her upcoming presentation, she aims to simplify AI Governance concepts for project managers, aligning them with their professional needs. Her background as a project manager in the health insurance industry adds a practical dimension to her insights, merging hands-on management expertise with strategic perspectives on AI’s role across various business sectors. Outside of work, studies, and volunteering, Niki enjoys training dogs, spending quality with her family, and playing with her two granddaughters.
Mashhood Ahmed, Enterprise Artificial Intelligence Advisor, Project, Program & Process Management Speaker
Mashhood Ahmed embarked on his research journey into the realm of artificial intelligence (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 NCPMI (2023), PMI Global (2023), PMI New Zealand (2018), PMI Singapore (2019), PMI PMO Symposium 2019, and a number of other in-person and virtual gatherings. With an impressive career spanning over 18 years, Mr. Ahmed actively contributes to the project management field as a seasoned practitioner and management consultant. He also teaches project management at Grant MacEwan University. Currently, he also serves as an AI Advisor to a project management software startup. He is also member of PMI Standard SME Group and PMI SME for AI group.
Mr. Ahmed holds a master’s degree from the University of Waterloo in Business, Entrepreneurship, and Technology, along with Project Management Professional (PMP), Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP), Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and SAFe Scaled Agilist designations.
Michael Roberts, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, SPK and Associates LLC
Michael Roberts is an IT industry professional with more than 23 years of experience in bringing software to market. His industry certifications include those from Atlassian, ICAgile, Cisco, CompTIA, Microsoft and the Scaled Agile Framework. With his experience as a technology executive, he’s guided many companies to successful IT and software projects, and become a skilled strategist who transforms strategic plans into workable solutions and benchmarks performance against key operational targets/goals.
Jeff Manhardt, Director, Project Management, Compass Group USA
JEFF MANHARDT is the Chief Project Officer for a Buffalo-based Health System and has over 18 years of success achieving project, program & Portfolio management objectives while utilizing situational leadership to manage global teams. He has managed 3 PMOs, dozens of projects & programs and is an acquisition specialist. Over the last 12 years, Jeff’s results oriented, process driven leadership approach has culminated with projects, programs & portfolios completing within 10% of time and cost, earning him an award for Best Technology Project Manager.
Jeff has served as the President of the PMI Buffalo chapter since 2016 after serving in positions of VP of Programs, VP of Professional Development, VP of Technology & Business Services and VP of Finance. Jeff is a 2013 LIMC graduate, frequent conference speaker and is an Adjunct professor at the University of Buffalo & Canisius College Center for Professional Development.
Jeff has also served on the boards of the Buffalo Chapter of the IIBA, BA/PMWorld Toronto Board of Advisors & the Graycliff Conservancy.
