Star Volunteer Spotlight

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STAR VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
PMI India

In this column, we shine the spotlight on our star volunteers from 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.

KUNJANKUMAR B. MEHTA, PMP

Assistant Vice President, Group Operations Solution Delivery Division, Credit Suisse Services AG, Pune

PMI Pune Deccan India Chapter

Been a PMI member since: 2005

What attracted me to PMI: Formal and structured study of project management; internationally recognized credential

My dream project as a project manager and my proudest PMI volunteer moment: Successfully managing the Project Management Regional Conference, India on 10 March 2018, Pune

A life lesson I learned as a volunteer: Contentment and pride from self-motivated volunteering is unmatched by any paid job

I am looking forward to…shouldering greater responsibilities to serve my chapter and PMI
KUMAR VELINENI, PMI-ACP, PMP

General Manager - Central Technology & Engineering, Integra Software Services Pvt. Ltd.

Volunteer, PMI Chennai Chapter

Been a PMI member since: August 2017

What attracted me to PMI: Systematic approach and best practices in project management process

My dream project as a project manager: Development of Integra's copy editing application (IPubEdit)

My proudest PMI volunteer moment: Active participation and volunteering in the PMI Chennai Chapter’s Sangamam 2018

A life lesson I learned as a volunteer: Engaging with the people around me and satisfaction in knowledge-sharing

I am looking forward to…actively engage in all PMI events and share gained knowledge to all
CHITTI RAVI SHANKER

Project Manager, Aditya
Precitech Pvt Ltd.

Volunteer, PMI Pearl City Chapter

Been a PMI member since: September 2018

What attracted me to PMI: Continuous learning opportunities to enhance skills and professional network

My dream project as a project manager: I take every project as my dream project and take it to a successful closure

My proudest PMI volunteer moment: Getting a certificate of appreciation for translating CoE into my mother tongue

A life lesson I learned as a volunteer: It is inevitable that every project manager faces conflict of interest, and they should be prepared for it

I am looking forward to…serve the project management community
SUBHAJIT GHOSH, PMI-ACP, PMP

Project Manager, IBM

PMI India Champion & Volunteer, PMI West Bengal Chapter

Been a PMI member since: February 2014

What attracted me to PMI: Good things happen when you associate yourself with PMI

My dream project as a project manager: Any project/ program which attempts to address India’s hunger problem ? contributing to U.N. Sustainable Development Goal 2

My proudest PMI volunteer moment: Delivering the keynote address at the Bangladesh Project Management Symposium 2019 where I represented the chapter

A life lesson I learned as a volunteer: “The secret of getting ahead is getting started” - Mark Twain

I am looking forward to…fulfilment and learning
HARIPRASAD P S

Project Manager, Allianz Technology India

Assistant Vice President - Education, PMI Kerala Chapter

Been a PMI member since: 2012

What attracted me to PMI: Giving back to society that impacts a person's life, either directly or indirectly

My proudest PMI volunteer moment: Supporting social organization Pallium in their children’s education program and the chapter’s tree plantation program

A life lesson I learned as a volunteer: Selfless support earns more happiness than a salaried job

I am looking forward to…more social engagement and supporting society in the best possible way
SREEGITH NAIR

Senior Project Manager, HCL Technologies

Vice President - Finance, PMI Mumbai Chapter

Been a PMI member since: April 2011

What attracted me to PMI: The collective learning and opportunity to give back to society

My dream project as a project manager: To lead a multigeography, multilingual team, and make a product for the common good

My proudest PMI volunteer moment: Receiving the category 2 award at PMI’s North America Leadership Institute Meeting (LIM) 2017 and being a speaker at the Asia Pacific LIM 2019

A life lesson I learned as a volunteer: The best way to make a positive change is to change yourself

I am looking forward to…contributing more towards the PMI cause and society at large
MANJUNATH A K

Volunteer, PMI Bangalore Chapter

Been a PMI member since: October 2012

What attracted me to PMI: Thirst for knowledge, eagerness to learn, and working with like-minded professionals across different industries

My proudest volunteering moment: When I got a chance to interact with industry stalwarts like Infosys founder Nandan Nilekani at Project Management National Conference in Bangalore

A life lesson I learned as a volunteer: Learning the art of flawless execution of any type of project

A person who inspires me: In my childhood, my father, a simple teacher, taught me the value of hard work, money, and time. My living role model is my father-in-law, a well-known doctor in Bangalore from whom I have learned commitment to the profession and service-mindedness

If I were to start a marketing campaign for PMI, my slogan would be... "Way ahead in project management with PMI."
RACHNA SINGH

Volunteer, PMI Bangalore Chapter

Been a PMI member since: November 2011

What attracted me to PMI: The selfless attitude of the volunteers, the continuous learning, passion towards giving back to the profession, and achieving excellence year after year

My proudest PMI volunteer moment: Being a part of the PMI Bangalore Chapter’s Project Management Practitioners’ Conference 2019

A life lesson I learned as a volunteer: One achieves inner self-satisfaction while giving back to society or the profession. Keep giving!

A person who inspires me: My father, a fighter with a go-getter attitude

If I were to start a marketing campaign for PMI, my slogan would be…Keep exploring, Be Connected, Never Stop! Success is a continuous journey, and PMI is its best friend

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