STAR VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
PMI South Asia

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.


Prasenjit Chowdhury, PMP

Deputy Project Manager, Shanta Holdings Limited
Volunteer, PMI Bangladesh Chapter

Been a PMI member since: 2019

What attracted me to PMI: The continuous learning and networking opportunities offered by PMI

My dream project as a project manager: Yet to happen

My proudest PMI volunteer moment: The appreciation I received for my contribution to PMIBD Symposium 2020

A life lesson I learned as a volunteer: Gratefulness /sincere appreciation is a great motivator to lead a team

I am looking forward to: 
More opportunities to contribute as a volunteer


Kumar DSP, PMP

Assistant Manager – ADL, AjiBio- Pharma Services Pvt Ltd
Volunteer, PMI Pearl City Chapter

Been a PMI member since: December 2019

What attracted me to PMI: The way PMI is leading the global industry through effective and sustainable project management standards, and delivering expert professionals to the domain

My dream project as a project manager: To become a PMI Board member

My proudest PMI volunteer moment: When a PMP aspirant passed his exam and thanked me for the guidance and support

A life lesson I learned as a volunteer: Giving back is the greatest habit

I am looking forward to: 
Serving more to the industry, society and the project management community


Narendra Y, PMP, DASSM

Solution Manager, IBM
Volunteer, PMI Pearl City Chapter

Been a PMI member since: July 2020

What attracted me to PMI: The leadership experience that we gain through PMI courses

My dream project as a project manager: A project that involves and benefits people in a big way

My proudest PMI volunteer moment: The meetings I hosted involving a design team, college professors and students

A life lesson I learned as a volunteer: To keep calm and ignore conflicts in discussions

I am looking forward to: 
Doing more volunteer work at different levels


Mayuri Soni, PMP

Infra Delivery Manager, VOIS
Volunteer, PMI Pune Deccan India Chapter

Been a PMI member since: February 2021

What attracted me to PMI: The organized learning sessions and amiable co-workers

My dream project as a project manager: Aproject wherein I can share my knowledge and learning

My proudest PMI volunteer moment: When I got a chance to host a part of the South Asia International Women’s Day event

A life lesson I learned as a volunteer: Adapt agility under any circumstances and grab learning opportunities

I am looking forward to: 
Meeting PMI members and learning from their experience


Philip Jacob Perakathu

Assistant Professor, Saintgits College of Engineering (Autonomous), Kerala
AVP – Membership, PMI Kerala Chapter

Been a PMI member since: 2018

What attracted me to PMI: The enriched community and knowledge base, and networking opportunities

My dream project as a project manager: A project wherein I can share my knowledge and experiences

My proudest PMI volunteer moment: The launch of PMI Kerala Academic Forum at Saintgits College of Engineering

A life lesson I learned as a volunteer: The more we share, the more we learn

I am looking forward to: 
Actively engaging in PMI initiatives


Abhijit Ghosh

Lead Manager, Retail Credit Risk Analytics
Training volunteer, PMI West Bengal Chapter

Been a PMI member since: January 2020

What attracted me to PMI: The global reach in terms of knowledge and experience that PMI offers to its members, and the opportunity of cross-spectrum networking

My dream project as a project manager: One that ensures a sustainable business model which returns maximum possible values for all stakeholders while reasonably contributing towards the society

A life lesson I learned as a volunteer: Any thoughtful contribution, irrespective of its magnitude, can touch lives and make a difference

I am looking forward to: 
Having an enriching experience during my journey with PMI and the West Bengal chapter