STAR VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
PMI India

Introducing a new column in which we shine the spotlight on our star volunteers from all eight PMI India chapters who have made immense contributions through their dedication and passion. This is your opportunity to know a little bit about these remarkable men and women from our practitioner community.

BALAKUMAR
CHINNAIYAN, PMP
 Program Manager – Healthcare
CT Imaging systems
GE Healthcare
Volunteer, PMI Bangalore India
Chapter 
 
Been a PMI member since: 2010
What attracted me to PMI: The Project Management Practitioners Conference organized by the chapter, my interest in learning about the project management framework, and pursuing the PMP® certification.
My proudest volunteer moment: The positive response I received from a session on project management fundamentals that I delivered to non-government organizations. The session will make a difference in the way they will run projects in future.
A life lesson I learned as a volunteer: Continuous learning. The more you share, the more you learn.
A person who inspires me: Steve Jobs
If I were to start a marketing campaign for PMI, my slogan would be…Want to be consistently right on time, scope, and money in any projects you take? Welcome to the world of project leadership with PMI.
 

RAVI MURTHY, PMP
PMI-ACP
Senior Technical Program
Manager, Amazon
AVP, Personal Development,
PMI Bangalore Chapter
 
Been a PMI member since: 2011
What attracted me to PMI: The opportunity to share and learn from professionals and give back to the profession what I have learned.
My proudest volunteer moment: Every moment I spent with my PMI friends is a proud moment, but as a special moment was being part of the team that launched a course for chapter members aspiring for the PMI-ACP®.
A life lesson I learned as a volunteer: “Passion is the root of all action”, as said by Kannada poet and philosopher, Basaveshwara.
A person who inspires me: Sherlock Holmes
If I were to start a marketing campaign for PMI, my slogan would be… Scientific project management


SANTHOSH UDAYANAN,
PMP
Vice President – Professional
Development – PMI Kerala
Chapter
 
Senior Practitioner

Been a PMI member since: 2014
What attracted me to PMI: The opportunity to contribute to the project management community
My proudest volunteer moment: Successful delivery of a professional development event on organization change management that involved researching, designing, and developing the course
A life lesson I learned as a volunteer: Volunteering without authority has the immense power of teaming
A person who inspires me: My parents who motivated me to believe in myself 
If I were to start a marketing campaign for PMI, my slogan would be…Onwards and upwards with PMI


 
YELISETTY NAGA
SAUJANYA, PMP
Volunteer, PMI Pearl City,
Hyderabad Chapter
Pact Software Services Pvt.
Ltd. 
 
Been a PMI member since: 2015
What attracted me to PMI: Networking with thousands of likeminded people
My proudest volunteer moment: After sharing knowledge with needy children when they ask me to come back again
A life lesson I learned as a volunteer: Don’t be proud of a head full of knowledge, be proud when you share it and make a difference

 A person who inspires me:
My backbone is my father, and every person who sees good in everyone and everything
If I were to start a marketing campaign for PMI, my slogan would be…Be part of PMI. It’s every project manager’s self-esteem
 

  
AMOL PATIL, PMP
Assistant Vice President –
Programs, PMI Pune Deccan
India Chapter
Cognizant Technology
Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. 
 
Been a PMI member since: 2010
What attracted me to PMI: Many professionals are involved with PMI and are contributing their time to advance the profession. That motivated me to join PMI, spread my knowledge, and build my network.
My proudest volunteer moment: When I was a part of Gyan Lahari, an event the chapter organizes for schoolchildren in rural areas. It helps them to understand the importance of higher education once they are out of school.
A life lesson I learned as a volunteer: Gyan Lahari where we helped young children from rural areas to move ahead with passion.
A person who inspires me: Speakers and volunteers who are working with PMI to deliver the latest updates to their members
If I were to start a marketing campaign for PMI, my slogan would be…Be right, be smart
 

PRADEEP KUMAR
R M, PMP
Assistant Vice President
– Marketing, PMI Chennai
Chapter
Cognizant Technology
Solutions 
  
Been a PMI member since: 2014
What attracted me to PMI: The PMI community of experienced and knowledgeable professionals from diverse industries.
My proudest volunteer moment: When I was chosen for a photo-shoot of PMI volunteers for featuring in PMI’s marketing collaterals and website.
A life lesson I learned as a volunteer: The passion displayed by volunteers is commendable and needs to be appraised.
A person who inspires me: Mahatma Gandhi
If I were to start a marketing campaign for PMI, my slogan would be… #BeingPMI is to Network, Learn, and Grow.
 

JAYDEEP CHAKRABORTY
PMI India Senior Champion
Volunteer, PMI West Bengal
Chapter
Senior Consultant, Tata
Consultancy Services
  
Been a PMI member since: 2013
What attracted me to PMI: Realizing the value of the PMP® certification while driving project management competency in the company
My proudest volunteer moment: My graduation ceremony at the PMI India Champions meet in Hyderabad in 2015
A life lesson I learned as a volunteer: Giving back to the project management community
A person who inspires me: Former PMI India Managing Director Raj Kalady
If I were to start a marketing campaign for PMI, my slogan would be…Good things happen when you associate yourself with PMI
 
 

FALGUNI ROLEKAR,
PMP, PMI-ACP
 Agile Transformation Leader
(program manager), IBM
Vice President, Outreach,
PMI Mumbai Chapter

Been a PMI member since: 2007
What attracted me to PMI: PMI is a great platform that provides opportunities to evaluate oneself in whichever area one wants to build skills and grow.
My proudest volunteer moment: When I got an opportunity from PMI to visit an orphanage and talk to the children.
A life lesson I learned as a volunteer: During a visit to an NGO in 2010, I realized how grateful I should be to God for giving me a good life. From that day onwards, I started contributing to society in whatever way I can.
A person who inspires me: IBM CEO Ginny Rometty and member, PMI Board, Tejas Sura
If I were to start a marketing campaign for PMI, my slogan would be…Knowledge canyon for everyone who has a dream