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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.