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


Rajit Shah, PMP

Been a PMI member since: 2006

What attracted me to PMI: PMI’s The Guide to Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide)® that has
My dream project as a project manager: To be able to handle multiple building and infrastructure projects in the United States, the United Kingdom, Asia, and Australia.

My proudest PMI volunteer moment: To be appointed as the chapter’s vice president of finance.

A life lesson I learned as a volunteer: Grow the team by keeping in mind that members think and work differently.

I am looking forward to…Being appointed as advisor to PMI’s procurement committee.

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Ketan Gand hi, PMP


Been a PMI member since: 2014

What attracted me to PMI: International recognition.

My dream project as a project manager: Implementation of a policy administration system for a private bank.

My proudest PMI volunteer moment: Receiving the certificate for being a speaker at a PMI forum.

Something new I learned as a volunteer:  To host webinars for project management forums.

I am looking forward to… Managing AI projects.

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Regulatory Affairs Manager, Banglalink Digital Communications Ltd.

Been a PMI member since: 2020

What attracted me to PMI: That it is a global job-oriented institution and network

My dream project as a project manager: Yet to find it.

My proudest PMI volunteer moment: Being a part of the Bangladesh Project Management Symposium 2020

A life lesson I learned as a volunteer: Resilience and cooperation is key in the success of any project.

I am looking forward to… Continuing my volunteering services to the best of my ability.

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Been a PMI member since: September 2003

What attracted me to PMI: The opportunity to learn more about the skills, tools and techniques in the projects I was associated with.

My dream project as a project manager: Getting the platform to support product activation and anti-piracy capabilities for Windows Operating System and Office Suite of products.

My proudest PMI volunteer moment: My involvement in PMIPCCSERA activities that has a direct impact on rural areas 

A life lesson I learned as a volunteer: Everyone can donate some time for a cause and feel immensely satisfied.

I am looking forward to…Contributing more time in volunteer activities that can help improve the standard of living of others, directly or indirectly 

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Been a PMI member since: 2019

What attracted me to PMI: Its global presence and good network of project managers

My dream project as a project manager: To take project management to engineering colleges and include it in the curriculum at an early state of student life.

My proudest PMI volunteer moment: Getting selected as an ambassador of Disciplined Agile and a volunteer program manager.

A life lesson I learned as a volunteer: Money is not the only thing to be earned in life. It gives immense pleasure when you give something back to society.

I am looking forward to… Contributing more the chapter and promoting the agile certification journey.

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Been a PMI member since: 2020

What attracted me to PMI: The opportunity for knowledge sharing and social networking.

My dream project as a project manager: Project on self-sustainable agriculture.

My proudest PMI volunteer moment: Hosting a live event and getting recognized by the chapter for my contribution.

A life lesson I learned as a volunteer: Nothing is impossible, you just need to go ahead and give it a try.

I am looking forward to…Developing project management skillsets and mentoring rising project managers.

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Been a PMI member since: 2017

What attracted me to PMI: Volunteering opportunities, the exposure, and social responsibility.

My dream project as a project manager: A community engagement activity that impacts its intended target.

My proudest PMI volunteer moment: Every opportunity to volunteer toward social betterment makes me immensely proud.

A life lesson I learned as a volunteer: We should learn to enjoy the small things in life.

I am looking forward to…Continuing to be a contributing member of PMI; assist in whichever way I can.