PMINYC & NYU-SPS Speed Mentoring for Project Management, Jan 22, 2015
PMINYC / NYU
Speed Mentoring
for
Project Management
Presented by:
PMI New York City Chapter
(PMINYC)
&
New York University
School of Professional Studies
Contact: Suzan Cho, PMP
Email: vpoutreach@pminyc.org
www.pmi.org
Anna Thomas, PMP
Email: academicoutreach@pminyc.org
www.pminyc.org
Tatiana Gloria Rivera
Email: tgr4@nyu.edu
www.sps.nyu.edu
PMINYC & NYU-SPS Speed Mentoring for Project Management, Jan 22, 2015
MENTORS & TOPICS
Mentor Name
Title
Topic
Pg
Rabih Vincent Alali, PMP, MBA,
CPHIMS
Founder and Managing
Director, Wyze Health
Technology, LLC
The Power of Networking
– Who you know can
change your career path
3
Charles Cirronella, ITIL
Vice President, Credit Suisse.
NYU-SPS, Adjunct Instructor.
The Temple of Project
Management
4
John Conti, PMP
Sr. IT Project / Program
Manager / System Architect,
MTA/Metro North Railroad
Stakeholder
Communication and
Collaboration - Key to
Project Success
Edward Kleinert, MBA, MPH,
PMP
NYU-SPS, Adjunct Associate
Professor. Sr. Program
Manager, Memorial SloanKettering Cancer Center
(formerly).
Job Offers and
Negotiations (winning
strategies)
6
Lawrence Mantrone, PMP, CSM
Founder & Managing Director,
Adaptyze LLC.
PMINYC Agile Program
Manager.
NYU-SPS, Adjunct Instructor.
Agile Project
Management
7
Mary Anne Martucci, PMP
Sr. Director of Program
Management, Starr Insurance
Holdings, Inc.
Methodology - Steps to
build corporate adoption
8
Holly Ripley, PMP, CSM
PMI-NYC President Elect
Director, Project
Management, Omnicom
Media Group
PMINYC President Elect
Project Retrospectives Why and How to run a
valuable session
9
Frank Saladis, PMP, PMI-Fellow,
PMI-NYC President
Founder, Project Imaginers
and Blue Marble Enterprises.
PMINYC, President
Senior Instructor, International
Institute of Learning (IIL).
Developing Leadership
Skills
10
Cark Webb, PMP, CCM
Senior Project Manager, MTA.
PMINYC, Past VP
Operations-2014.
Effective Project
Communications
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PMINYC & NYU-SPS Speed Mentoring for Project Management, Jan 22, 2015
Rabih Vincent Alali, PMP, MBA, CPHIMS
Founder and Managing Director, Wyze Health Technology, LLC
Topic:
PMINYC:
NYU-SPS:
Email:
The Power of Networking – Who you know can
change your career path
Member
N/A
ralali@wyzehealthtechnology.com
Biographical Information
Mr. Rabih Alali has over 16 years of Healthcare IT leadership experience with
demonstrated abilities in all aspects of IT operations, business process
improvement, project/program management, change management, staff planning
and development and project budget management. He has a proven track record
of numerous leadership positions at prominent healthcare institutions. He is
focused on technology that drives business value. His strong understanding of the
mechanics and challenges of the Healthcare industry has played a tremendous
role in the success of his career. Mr. Alali specializes in project management of
information technology solution implementations for Healthcare Providers, Payers
& Diagnostic Imaging centers. He founded Wyze Health Technology, LLC in
2006: a healthcare IT consulting practice with accomplishments in over 20
healthcare facilities and health insurance companies (healthcare payers).
He holds a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering (B.Eng.) and a Professional
Engineering license (P.Eng.) from Ontario Canada. He also has a Master’s
Degree in Business Administration for Executives (EMBA).
Mr. Alali has been a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) since 2005
and continues to be in good standing. Mr. Alali is also a Certified Professional in
Healthcare Information & Management Systems (CPHIMS).
He is also a frequent visiting lecturer and guest speaker at the Graduate Business
School for SUNY Albany.
Mr. Alali was identified by Linkedin as one of the top 1% most viewed profiles in
2012 amongst its 200 million members worldwide. Page 3
PMINYC & NYU-SPS Speed Mentoring for Project Management, Jan 22, 2015
Charles Cirronella, ITIL
Vice President, Credit Suisse
Topic:
PMINYC:
NYU-SPS:
Email:
Temple of Project Management
Member
Adjunct Instructor, NYU-SPS
ccirrone@optonline.net
Topic Synopsis
The Temple of Project Management is built upon seven pillars that form the
foundation for everything else.
Presentation will focus on three pillars of “self” and the four pillars of
“practice”. We will also conduct some very interesting experiments that will help
you understand and define your end-game for your commitment to project
management and your career.
In addition, we will cover the two most essential skills of a project manager and
why having a “process” is much better than “setting a goal”.
Biographical Information
Charlie Cirronella has an extensive background (33 years) and a vast range of
knowledge, skills, tools and techniques. Charlie has successfully managed large
scale programs for major Wall Street firms including: Salomon Brothers,
Deutsche Bank, Lehman Brothers, World Street, SIAC, JP Morgan Chase,
Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse. He has managed projects "front to back" and
worked side by side with trading and sales, portfolio management, prime broker,
derivative trading, equity research, middle and back-office operations, IT
organizations, and numerous stakeholder and business sponsors. Charlie's
specialty is analyzing failing projects and bringing them back on track by focusing
participants on effective communications, consistent processes and building solid
working relationships.
Charlie is also an Adjunct Professor at NYU School of Professional Studies,
Project Management and IT Department. His courses include: Project Analysis
for Managers, Managing Virtual Teams, Principles of Project Management and
the Project Management Summer Intensive. He also works with the NYU
Wasserman Center for Career Development at the School of Professional
Studies. His two featured webinars are Managing Your Career Process and
Managing the Case Interview Process. Charlie also is part of the Credit Suisse
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PMINYC & NYU-SPS Speed Mentoring for Project Management, Jan 22, 2015
Campus Recruitment Virtual Team for Operations (Americas region). Charlie
holds a B.S. from NYU and is ITIL Certified.
John Conti, PMP
Sr. IT Project / Program Manager / System Architect
MTA/Metro North Railroad
Topic:
PMINYC:
NYU-SPS:
Email:
Stakeholder Communication and Collaboration Key to Project Success
Member
N/A
john@jconti.com
Topic Synopsis
One of the key factors in successful projects is making sure that all stakeholders are engaged in
the project. The project manager is the key person responsible for ensuring that all levels of
stakeholders have the information they need to understand the purpose and status of the project.
A Communication Plan is one way to ensure that stakeholders at all levels are getting what they
need. It defines what is needed for upper management, project sponsors, and project team
members. It also defines the content and frequency of reports.
Building a team that collaborates is also critical for success. Acknowledging team members for
their good work and communicating with team members that might not understand their role, or
are not able to deliver, is very important.
Successfully managing project risks, issues, scope, and expectations at all levels requires a high
level of communication skills. Mastering these skills will ensure much success and satisfaction on
your journey.
Biographical Information
John is an accomplished hands-on Systems Architect and IT Project/Program Management
Professional (PMP) with over 25 years of extensive technical and business expertise. He is highly
proficient at planning, designing, and managing technical teams in the implementation of complex
LAN/WAN Infrastructure, Datacenter design/ migration/ consolidation, BC/DR planning, and
global IT projects. John is a graduate of New York Institute of Technology and a Microsoft
Certified Professional (MCP). He is active in several professional associations, such as PMINYC,
the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and Toastmasters International.
John has extensive experience with clients in a variety of industries on complex, high budget
projects. His expertise in International Project Management helped create a foundation for a new
global communication system that will enable efficient collaboration and resource consolidation
for all United Nations Entities. He reviewed & documented BC/DR plans for Pearson Operating
Companies move to new facilities. Currently John manages technology projects for the Metro
North Railroad, including build-out of a new datacenter in NYC and creation of an IT system
Resiliency Plan for all critical applications.
John is comfortable liaising with senior executive management to gather requirements, manage
project expectations and provide clear project status updates, risks, and issues. He also
promotes web-based technology to maintain close project tracking and coordination. A creative
thinker and problem-solver, John has excellent verbal, writing, collaborative, and presentation
skills across all levels of management and project stakeholders.
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PMINYC & NYU-SPS Speed Mentoring for Project Management, Jan 22, 2015
Edward Kleinert, MBA, MPH, PMP
Sr. Program Manager, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (formerly)
Topic:
PMINYC:
NYU-SPS:
Email:
Job Offers and Negotiations (winning strategies)
Member
Adjunct Associate Professor
elk1@nyu.edu
Topic Synopsis
Job Offers and Negotiations (winning strategies)
Biographical Information
Adjunct Associate Professor at NYU‐School of Professional Studies, in the
Division of Programs in Business, Leadership, Technology & Project
Management, Graduate School and Continuing
Education, with a focus on ‘Project Management’ and ‘Intercultural Business
Communications.’
This includes curriculum development, practice standards, and teaching.
Formerly the Sr. Program Manager at Memorial Sloan‐Kettering Cancer Center,
responsible for the planning and management of large-scale enterprise‐wide
projects, related to business process change, enterprise systems deployment,
and change‐management. Sponsored and managed cross-functional teams on
project initiatives aligned to the changing needs of the organization, including the
Enterprise Retirement Program Redesign, Enterprise Resource Planning system
deployment (PeopleSoft/Oracle,) Enterprise Learning Management,
ePerformance, and a host of online and on‐premises initiatives, to provide
solutions to business problems and take advantage of business opportunities.
Education
MPH in Health Administration, Columbia University, Graduate Schools of Public
Health and Business
MBA in Corporate Strategy, New York University, Stern School of Business
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PMINYC & NYU-SPS Speed Mentoring for Project Management, Jan 22, 2015
Lawrence Mantrone, PMP, CSM
Founder & Managing Director, Adaptyze LLC
Topic:
PMINYC:
NYU-SPS:
Email:
Agile Project Management
Agile Program Manager
Adjunct Instructor
pmAgile@pminyc.org
Topic Synopsis
Businesses these days require project managers to be flexible and respond well
to change. Agile Project Management is a specific approach to project
management that attempts to deal with projects that need to change quickly and
address change effectively.
Read more: www.ehow.com/facts_5708968_agile-project-management_.html
Biographical Information
Lawrence Mantrone is the founder and managing director of Adaptyze LLC, a
management consulting firm specializing in change management, project
management and enterprise risk management. Among his areas of expertise is
the improvement of information technology project management processes to
foster enterprise agility, align project portfolios with strategic objectives and better
manage project risks. He is an adjunct instructor at New York University’s
School of Professional Studies (SPS), teaching courses in information technology
management and Agile project management.
Lawrence pursued several careers in the human capital management consulting
field at Buck Consultants, LLC, a subsidiary of Xerox Corporation, including
pension actuarial consulting, software development, information technology
management, project management and business process improvement.
Lawrence was awarded an M.S. degree in Management and Systems in January
2010 from NYU SPS, concentrating in enterprise risk management. He also
holds a B.S. in mathematics from Brown University. He is a Project Management
Professional and a Certified Scrum Master.
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PMINYC & NYU-SPS Speed Mentoring for Project Management, Jan 22, 2015
Mary Anne Martucci, PMP
Sr. Director of Program Management, Starr Insurance Holdings, Inc.
Topic: Methodology - Steps to build corporate adoption
PMINYC:
Member
NYU-SPS: N/A
Email:
MaryAnne.Martucci@starrcompanies.com
Topic Synopsis
Consistent process execution through use a PMO Methodology is the key to
sustaining productivity and repeatability.
Developing and implementing systems using a consistent process is key to
improving productivity and repeatability. Training the organization on the
deliverables and processes of a corporate methodology is key. Equally important
is the mechanisms for long-term adoption. I will explore the steps from creation
through adoption and benefits of implementing a corporate PMO Methodology.
Biographical Information
Currently Mary Anne is a Sr. Director of Program Management at Starr Insurance
Holdings, Inc. There she is responsible for building and managing the Enterprise
PMO, which includes mission critical project and program delivery, process
development and portfolio management.
Prior to Starr Insurance Holdings, Inc., Mary Anne held the position of Vice
President and Senior PMO Manager at Chubb Insurance Company where she
implemented and managed the Claim IT PMO. Her responsibilities included
Program, Project and Process Management as well as governance, demand,
resource and budget management. The SDLC processes were utilized division
wide and paved the way for corporate adoption.
At MetLife she implemented PMOs and led complex Project and Program
Management initiatives for 8 years within both business units and the Enterprise
Program Management Organization. Prior to her roles at MetLife, Mary Anne
worked in various Project Management roles at Telcordia Technologies, New
York Life, Shearson Lehman Brothers and Brooklyn Union Gas. Mary Anne
earned an MBA and Bachelor's Degree from Pace University and is a certified
Project Management Professional (PMP). She has a Master’s Certification in
Project Management from George Washington University and has over twenty
years of experience in the insurance industry.
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PMINYC & NYU-SPS Speed Mentoring for Project Management, Jan 22, 2015
Holly Ripley, PMP, CSM, PMI-NYC Chapter - President Elect
Director, Project Management, Omnicom Media Group
Topic: Project Retrospectives - Why and How to run a valuable
session
PMINYC: President Elect
NYU-SPS: N/A
Email:
preselect@pminyc.org
Topic Synopsis
How many projects have you managed and found out your over budget and/or
over schedule that you just repeated history? Or worse yet, never found out it
was a repeat of history? If we only had the information from a Retrospective (aka
Lessons Learned) on an analogous project, we could have reviewed at the
project Kick-Off and possibly avoided some of the same pitfalls pro-actively.
Project Retrospectives are often thought of a waste of time in some
organizations, and therefore skipped during the project Close-Out process, as
Stakeholders do not understand the value or realize how easily they can be
facilitated in a short time period.
In this session, we will cover: 1) Why Project Retrospectives are valuable, and 2)
How to run an effective session, so that learning can be shared as a Knowledge
Transfer artifact in the Close-Out Process, aligning to PMP Best Practice
Biographical Information
My professional experience spans over 20 years in the NYC Metro area, with the
majority in project management roles across 3 very different industries (Apparel
Manufacturing, Construction and Technology). Project Management is my
passion, as I enjoy mentoring and shepherding teams to challenge themselves
and learn to achieve greater progress. I look for opportunities to “create great
success through change”, the primary motivator in developing my current
company’s first global PMO.
In volunteering with PMI NYC Chapter over the past years, it has been a
pleasure to contribute and expand in my leadership skillset. Throughout the roles
I have led, from Assistant Program Manager to Program Manager to VP, and
now President Elect, I have collaborated with local, regional and global
communities of project management professionals. The experiences that we
have shared is one of the many reasons that keeps me engaged and enthusiastic
as a member of PMI NYC's Chapter to reach new heights of success.
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PMINYC & NYU-SPS Speed Mentoring for Project Management, Jan 22, 2015
Frank Saladis, PMP, PMI Fellow, PMI-NYC President
Founder, Project Imaginers and Blue Marble Enterprises
Topic:
PMINYC:
NYU-SPS:
Other:
Email:
Developing Leadership Skills
President
N/A
Senior Instructor, International Institute of Learning
(IIL)
saladispmp@msn.com
Biographical Information
Frank P. Saladis, PMP, is a consultant, trainer/ instructor, motivational speaker
and author within the discipline of professional project management. He has
presented at numerous project management seminars domestically and
internationally, and has been providing training to aspiring project managers for
more than 20 years. He is a Project Management Professional and has been a
featured presenter at the Project Management Institute ® Annual Symposiums
and World Congresses and many other project management events. Mr. Saladis
is a graduate of the PMI Leadership Institute Masters Class and has held several
positions within The Project Management Institute including President of the NYC
Chapter, President of the PMI Assembly of Chapter Presidents and Chair of the
Education and Training Specific Interest Group.
Mr. Saladis served as editor of the internationally distributed project management
newsletter for allPM.com, and is the author of the recently published book
“Positive Leadership In Project Management.” He is a co- author of the book
“Value Driven Project Management” with Dr. Harold Kerzner, Ph.D., and the
author of more than 150 articles about project leadership.
Mr. Saladis is the originator of International Project Management Day and was
recognized as PMI Person of the Year for 2006. Mr. Saladis was awarded the
distinguished title of PMI Fellow in October 2013.
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PMINYC & NYU-SPS Speed Mentoring for Project Management, Jan 22, 2015
R. Clark Webb, PMP, CCM
Senior Project Manager, MTA
Topic:
PMINYC:
NYU-SPS:
Email:
Effective Project Communications
Past VP Operations
N/A
RClarkWebb.PIMNYC@gmail.com
Biographical Information
Clark Webb is currently a Senior Project Manager at the MTA. Prior to working
there he has worked in the IT field in various capacities as Programmer, Analyst,
Project Leader, Project Manager and a Product Support Manager on a variety of
projects.
He has worked for companies in the private sector such as J.P Morgan, Software
Design Associates, Merrill Lynch, PeopleSoft and Credit Suisse in addition to the
public sector including the Department of Labor and Department of Education as
well as a private consultant for HBO.
Projects varied but project management principles contributed to the successful
implementations of such projects as the Syndication Transmission System,
Central Liabilities System, Stock Certification System, Non Negotiable Instrument
Tracking System, HBO Billing System as well as a statewide Unemployment
Insurance Financial System in Alaska and a statewide Student Tracking System
in Louisiana.
Currently Clark volunteered with PMINYC as the VP of Operations in 2014.
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