STAR VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
PMI South Asia

Volunteers are the lifeblood of PMI. They champion project management in their organizations and beyond, drive the programs and activities of PMI chapters, and share their knowledge with the community. In each edition of Manage South Asia, we recognize volunteers from PMI South Asia chapters who have made rich contributions.

Former Program Manager, TVS Credit Services Volunteer, Women’s League, PMI Pune-Deccan India Chapter

• Been a PMI member since: October 2021

• The biggest hurdles I face as a project manager: Effective communication across various levels of the organization for project success.

• The top skills I have learned through PMI: I learned teamwork and organized planning, where people work and collaborate in a selfless manner.

• My new success mantra as a project manager: Being a team player and fostering effective stakeholder collaboration.

• The big takeaway for me from volunteering: The chance to make a difference in others’ lives, network with like-minded people and enhance my public speaking skills.

• The future is... Artificial intelligence, automation and agile ways of working.

General Manager, Ericsson Global Services, India Associate Director ─ Outreach, PMI West Bengal Chapter

• Been a PMI member since: 2007

• The biggest hurdles I face as a project manager: Aligning stakeholders, so all are on the same page.

• The top skills I have learned through PMI: Collaboration, public speaking, and event hosting.

• My new success mantra as a project manager: Lead without ego.

• The big takeaway for me from volunteering: Networking opportunities, professional development and a boost in selfconfidence.

• The future is... Unknown, and hence exciting and worth anticipating.

Senior Manager- Information Risk Manager, ANB Consulting Vice President ─ Finance, PMI Mumbai Chapter

• Been a PMI member since: May 2004

• The biggest hurdles I face as a project manager: People’s resistance to change.

• The top skills I have learned through PMI: Servant leadership, empathy and people management.

• My new success mantra as a project manager: Communicate, collaborate and co-operate.

• The big takeaway for me from volunteering: It is a journey of mental and emotional fulfillment.

The future is… To be embraced, rather than waiting for it.
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Lead Program Management Office (PMO), Nissan Digital India Assistant Vice President ─ Social Outreach, PMI Trivandrum, Kerala Chapter

• Been a PMI member since: 2019

• The biggest hurdles I face as a project manager: Time management.

• The top skills I have learned through PMI: Communication, collaboration and networking.

• My new success mantra as a project manager: Adapting to new methodologies and tailoring them as required for the tasks.

• The big takeaway for me from volunteering: Gaining knowledge about social responsibilities, meeting new and like-minded people and contributing to social causes. These experiences have shaped my personal and professional outlook.

• The future is... Ruled by the power of dreams. Master artificial intelligence, acquire power skills and build a sustainable environment.

Assistant Vice President, Citi Corp Services Pvt. Ltd. Volunteer, PMI Chennai Chapter

• Been a PMI member since: 2018

• The biggest hurdles I faced as a project manager: Resistance to change.

• The top skills I have learned through PMI: Taking initiatives and networking.

• My new success mantra as a project manager: Change.

• The big takeaway for me from volunteering: Gaining new perspectives and different approaches.

Senior Manager, Corporate Quality, Datamatics Global Services Ltd. Volunteer, PMI Chennai Chapter

• Been a PMI member since: April 2018

• The biggest hurdles I face as a project manager: Helping people realize the benefits of following a process.

• The top skills I have learned through PMI: Leadership and stakeholder management.

• My new success mantra as a project manager: Adapting to industry changes.

• The big takeaway for me from volunteering: Working together leads to team success.

• The future is… Challenging and one that is going to be filled with software apps and devices.

Deputy Director and Deputy Project Manager, Investment Promotion and Financing Facility II Project, Bangladesh Bank, Volunteer, PMI Bangladesh Chapter

• Been a PMI member since: 2021

• The biggest hurdles I face as a project manager: Vendor management.

• The top skills I have learned through PMI: People management.

• My new success mantra as a project manager: Manage people and project success will follow.

• The big takeaway for me from volunteering: Networking and learning new skills.

• The future is... Governed by sustainable project management.

Product Manager, Conveyance App, Monico Technologies Ltd. Volunteer, PMI Bangladesh Chapter

• Been a PMI member since: September 2020

• The biggest hurdles I face as a project manager: Dealing with continuous change during project execution.

• The top skills I have learned through PMI: Time and people management.

• My new success mantra as a project manager: Embrace a proactive approach to deal with project challenges.

• The big takeaway for me from volunteering: Connecting with the project management community has changed my perspectives.

• The future is... About the application of artificial intelligence in projects.

Vice President ─ Product Engineering, Jnet Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Volunteer, PMI Pearl City, Hyderabad Chapter

• Been a PMI member since: March 2017

• The biggest hurdles I face as a project manager: Effectively managing customer escalations while minimizing the impact on team performance and project profitability.

• The top skills I have learned through PMI: Collaboration, risk management and time management.

• My new success mantra as a project manager: Embrace challenges, empower the team and deliver excellence.

• The big takeaway for me from volunteering: The true reward lies in the impact we create, the lives we touch and the growth we experience.