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Speaker
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Topic
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Keynote Speakers
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| Rita Mulcahy,
PMP |
5 Top Risk Management Mistakes
That Can Ruin Your Career |
| Dr. Rick Brinkman |
Conscious CommunicationTM |
| Neal Whitten,
PMP |
Are You Too Soft? |
| Track Speakers |
| Frank Anbari,
PhD, PMP |
Using Metrics as a Catalyst
for Flawless Project Execution |
Judy Balaban,
PMP ?
Camper Bull, PMP |
PMP: Not a Destination. Journeys
of the Master Project ManagerTM |
| Ken Barnhart |
SOX Compliance; What You Don't
Know WILL Hurt You! |
Herschel Baxi
Pradip Mehta |
Implementation of Enterprise Project Management
at the Port Authority of NY ? NJ |
| Alex Brown, PMP |
Modeling Tough Scheduling with PM Software |
| Don Frank |
Overcoming the Fear of Change |
| Mark
Green |
Getting and Maintaining Peak
Performance |
| Jonathan Japka, PMP |
Implementing Enterprisewide Project Management
at the NYC School Construction Authority |
Joe Lukas, PMP
?
Jan Lukas, PMP |
You Can't Execute Flawlessly
Without the Truth |
| Dawn Richardson,
PMP |
Lessons Learned from PM Tool
Implementation - "It's not about the Project" |
| Bernice Rocque, PMP |
At the Stage Gate: Critical Questions
for IT Project Sponsors |
| Vince Socci |
Adaptive Project Management:
Adjust, Adapt, Overcome in Today’s Customer-Centric Environment |
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Rita Mulcahy, PMP |
Topic: 5 Top Risk Management
Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Career
Abstract:
This world-class presentation will provide
attendees with the Tricks of the Trade® from around the world to help
them understand risk management and how to avoid making these top 5 mistakes.
Risk management helps senior managers, project managers, team members and
stakeholders be more proactive and prevent project problems instead of
just dealing with them. Practicing Risk Management properly can eliminate
up to 90% of the things that can go wrong on projects. This presentation
is ideal for project managers, senior managers and team members who would
like to have projects completed with fewer problems. Project managers who
have attended other presentations on risk management have rated this speech
a perfect 10! Much of the information you will receive is from research
performed by Rita Mulcahy, PMP, for her new book, Risk Management Tricks
of the Trade® for Project Managers. Her approach to researching
Risk Management involved contacting hundreds of project managers to find
out industry specific risks that they thought were critical to address.
Bio:
Rita Mulcahy, PMP® is a founding member
of the Project Management Institute's Risk Special Interest Group (SIG),
has over $2.5 billion of hands on project experience and is an expert instructor.
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Dr. Rick Brinkman |
Topic: Conscious Communication
Abstract:
Dr. Rick Brinkman's keynote program, Conscious
CommunicationTM is based on the belief
that good communication skills are the foundation of relationships and
the lifeforce of effective leadership, teamwork, customer service, and
organizational performance. In general, people's leadership and organizational
effectiveness are a result of their ability to communicate. Conscious
Communication separates 'personality' from 'behavior'. Behavior is whatever
people are presenting in the moment. Personality is just a generalization
we make based on the behavior we observe. We don't observe people in all
their habitats. We may know someone who is very pushy at work, but don't
realize what a pushover they become in a different context or a different
relationship. If a person believes in 'personality' then they assume that
is the way people are and there is no changing them. If we realize that
personality is just a generalization and people are simply engaging in
different behaviors based on their needs in the moment, stress level, and
reactions to us, then we open up the possibility of changing their behavior.
People with Conscious Communication training consider the big picture relationship
with others and realize that the effort they put into effective communication
is an investment in future relations and will result in saved time.
Bio:
Since 1980, Dr. Rick Brinkman has delighted
audiences in 12 countries world wide as he educates through entertainment.
In 1988, he was 1 of only 15 people selected by the Tom Peters Group to
present the In Search of Excellence and Thriving on Chaos seminars. From
his extensive private and public practice, Dr. Brinkman developed Conscious
Communication, To help organizations improve their leadership, teamwork,
customer service, and overall organizational performance. His international
bestseller published by McGraw Hill ? Dealing With People You Can't
Stand ? has sold nearly a million copies, and has been translated into
15 languages. His other works include the book and bestselling audio tape
series, Life by Design, two other McGraw Hill books ? Dealing
with Relatives ? Love Thy Customer, and his latest, Meeting
Magic. Millions of people have used his many products both personally
and professionally to improve their lives and empower their organizations.
Dr. Brinkman has been featured in over 170 major publications including
Oprah Magazine and the Wall Street Journal. He appears regularly on national
radio and television network programs such as CNN, CNBC and Bloomberg.
Dr. Brinkman continues to develop and share this important work in human
communication.
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Neal Whitten, PMP |
Topic: Are You Too Soft?
Abstract:
Most project managers - most leaders -
are not consistently willing to make the tough and unpopular project-related
decisions, even though their instincts warn them that they are not taking
the most effective action. Witness examples of project manager actions
(or inactions) that are indicative of too-soft behavior. Will you recognize
familiar behavior? You don't have to be rude, insensitive, arrogant, or
a bully to avoid being too soft. None of these attributes is acceptable--ever!
Come prepared to rethink what constitutes effective project management
and leadership behavior. You won't want to miss this!
Bio:
Neal Whitten, PMP, is a popular speaker,
trainer, consultant, mentor, and author in the areas of both project management
and employee development. He is the author of five books of which his newest
book is Neal Whitten's No-Nonsense Advice for Successful Projects.
Neal has over 30 years of front-line project management experience, of
which 23 years were with IBM. He has developed and instructed dozens of
project management, software development and personal development classes,
and presented to thousands of people from across hundreds of companies,
institutions and public organizations. Neal is a member of PMI, is
a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), and is a contributing
editor of PMI's PM Network magazine. Neal can be reached through his website
at www.nealwhittengroup.com.
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Frank Anbari, PhD, PMP |
Topic: Using Metrics as a
Catalyst for Flawless Project Execution
Abstract:
Metrics bring consistency to project management
practice. With appropriate metrics, important project decisions can be
made on an informed basis. Metrics bring objectivity to tools by which
the execution of projects and advancement of the organization are monitored
with considerable consistency, and with repeatable accuracy. Project metrics
need to strike a balance between the organizational culture and the promising
practices of project management. Relevant metrics can help identify important
trends, facilitate measurement of status and progress of project activities,
serve as the basis for clear and objective communication with project stakeholders,
promote teamwork, and improve team morale by linking efforts of team members
with the overall success of the project, and ultimately, the success of
the organization. This presentation discusses metrics that deal with project
things (such as cost, schedule, scope, and quality), project people (such
as motivation, conflict management, professional responsibility, leadership,
and trust), and the organizational environment within which the project
operates (such as training, resource allocation, procedures, and overall
organizational support). The presentation provides examples of effective
metrics used to enhance project performance based on the Earned Value Method
and the Six Sigma method. This presentation was co-authored by Parviz
F. Rad (BSc, MSc, and PhD in Civil Engineering, PE, PMP, and CCE) and Ginger
Levin (BBA, MSA, and DPA in public administration and information systems
technology).
Bio:
Frank Anbari (PhD Project Management and
Quality Enhancement, MBA, MS Engineering, PMP, PE, and ASQ Certified Six
Sigma Black Belt) is a faculty member in the Project Management Program
at The George Washington University. He gained extensive industrial experience
serving in project leadership positions, and taught in the graduate Programs
at Drexel University, Penn State University, the University of Texas at
Dallas, and for private and public organizations. He served as examiner
(1993 - 1995) and alumni examiner (1999 - 2000) for the Malcolm Baldrige
National Quality Award, as Vice President, Education and Certification
of PMI's College of Performance Management (2005 - Present), and as member
of the Editorial Advisory Board of Project Management Journal (2005 - Present).
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Judy Balaban, PMP ?
Camper Bull, PMP |
Topic: PMP: Not a Destination.
Journeys of the Master Project Manager
Abstract:
As in all industries, there are individuals
in the world of Project Management who are far superior in their abilities
than the rest of the profession. These are the Master Project ManagersTM
-- those individuals who understand the science and art of Project Management.
Through the use of real life situations, not theoretical abstract, we will
take a look at what enables these Project Managers to achieve far superior
results with similar challenges. We will explore how we can apply
the lessons of the Master Project Managers to become better ourselves.
Bio:
Judy Balaban, PMP
Judy is the Director of the Project Management
Office for Dow Jones ? Company, the leader in publishing the world's most
vital business and financial news. Judy's charter is to continually
improve Dow Jones' project execution capabilities by establishing, refining,
and implementing best-in-practice project management methodology and processes.
As a member of the CIO's leadership team, she also oversees the enterprise
wide training initiative to educate all senior managers and executives
on the fundamentals of project management. Judy has held various
program, project and product management assignments on large scale corporate
initiatives within AT?T, Telcordia Technologies, and as an independent
consultant. Judy is an active member of PMI and the NJ-PMI chapter.
In addition to her professional commitments, she makes it her goal to run
in several charitable road races each year.
R. Camper Bull, PMP
Camper currently a partner in Armiger
International, a boutique management training and development firm, has
led a project management division of an international software company
and served as lead Account Executive for Fortune 500 companies at both
Genigraphics and ACI. He led development of the ACI multi-media marketing
product team and developed their corporate image as a leader and innovator
in the market. He also managed the development of new products, including
the launch of wireless paging at Bell Atlantic. Camper has developed
and delivered several leadership training programs in business, as well
as for high school seniors and foreign exchange students. He is the author
of a significant PMP Prep program. Camper has also been recognized
by Rotary International with the Paul Harris Fellow Award for furthering
human relations among people of the world.
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Ken Barnhart |
Topic: SOX Compliance; What
You Don't Know WILL Hurt You!
Abstract:
According to recent SCC statistic, investors
have already filed over $1 Billion dollars in class action lawsuits against
companies for failure to properly disclose under the new Sarbanes-Oxley
legislation, (SOX). During this session Mr. Barnhart will provide a brief
overview of SOX and then move into a more expanded look at the key sections
that will have a far reaching impact on Project Management and its interaction
with both Corporate and IT Governance.
Bio:
Mr. Barnhart is the Founder, President,
and Principle EPM Consultant for the Occam Group, LTD. In his consulting
capacity, Mr. Barnhart assists companies in the development of their Project
Management capacity and capabilities. His work has garnered him national
recognition as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Enterprise Project Management
and IT Service Management. Ken's approach to consulting is distinguished
by a passion for excellence and his approach to technology is governed
by an unrelenting drive to simplicity, clarity, and relevance. Mr.
Barnhart serves on numerous Project Management advisory boards. He also
provides regular feedback to the Microsoft Project Team in Redmond in his
capacity as member of the product review team. Additionally, Microsoft
utilizes the Occam Group for high-risk implementations and Mr. Barnhart
for the training of their managed partners and internal staff on the EPM
platform throughout the United States.
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Herschel Baxi
Pradip Mehta |
Topic: Implementation of Enterprise
Project Management at the Port Authority of NY ? NJ
Abstract:
The Port Authority of NY ? NJ (Port) has
an $8.7 billion, 5-year capital improvement program. Its Engineering department
provides majority of the design support for the capital program. The Engineering
department has implemented an enterprise project management system on a
Primavera Enterprise (P3e) platform to manage its portfolio of 600 active
and planned projects. The enterprise project management system provides
a single point of access to critical project performance measures and relevant
reporting tools to the Port's project managers.
Bio:
Herschel Baxi
Mr. Baxi has over ten years of experience
in project controls and development/implementation of project management
information systems. His expertise also includes enterprise-wide
business analysis and reporting, administration of scheduling and accounting
systems and cost and scheduling controls for large environmental and construction
programs. His software skills include extensive knowledge of Primavera
Enterprise®, Primavera P3®, PeopleSoft® HRMS system, and application
development in tools such as Microsoft Access® and PL/SQL. He
has a Masters in Industrial Engineering from the University of Oklahoma.
Pradip Mehta
Mr. Pradip Mehta has 26 years of extensive
and diversified experience in implementing project controls in Energy,
Environmental and Infrastructure Industry. He joined Port Authority as
a Manager of Project Controls six years ago after serving in the private
industry in various capacities for almost 20 years. He has spearheaded
the implementation of the Enterprise Project Management System at the Port
Authority. He is serving on the Board of Directors of PMI's College of
Scheduling. He holds Masters in Construction Management from Georgia
Tech, Atlanta and has presented numerous papers in the area of Project
Controls.
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Alex Brown, PMP |
Topic: Modeling Tough Scheduling
with PM Software
Abstract:
Despite dramatic year-over-year growth
in the use and capabilities of Project Management software, many common
scheduling problems remain difficult to represent and manage using these
tools. Participate in a guided analysis of fundamentally difficult
challenges, including:
resource leveling; representing task dependencies
-- hard and soft; managing difficult-to-predict or quickly-changing work
assignments; and making schedules easy to maintain during project execution.
Without discussing the pros and cons of individual tools, the presenter
and the audience will review core issues including dependencies, tasks,
resources, and costs. The discussion will be highly interactive with the
audience, focusing on the best way to model these problems with software.
Bio:
Alex S. Brown, PMP is the Manager of the
Strategic Planning Office at Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group, USA.
He is a member of PMI, IEEE Computer Society, and ACM. He has been
a project manager for software development and financial services projects
since 1993 at companies including Chubb ? Son, Merrill Lynch, and ADP.
He provides advice to peers internationally through his web site, http://www.alexsbrown.com.
His articles have appeared in several PMI newsletters, including the "Real-Life
MS Project" column in the ISSIG Review. He is an active PMI volunteer
and has spoken at the 2002 PMI Symposium, the 2003 PMI North America Congress,
and the 2004 PMI North America Congress.
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Don Frank, BSEE CFPIM CIRM |
Topic: Overcoming the Fear
of Change
Abstract:
Most of today's projects require new approaches,
new software tools or both. We have a serious problem since people tend
to resist change because they are threatened by fear of the unknown and
by their perception of potential loss. Threatened people resist change.
Change resisted is change delayed or denied. To be successful in this global
competitive environment, we must first understand this fear and learn how
to overcome it. This interactive workshop defines the nature of this fear,
recognition of its symptoms and the steps required to overcome it. This
session leaves the attendee with an understanding of how to apply specific
tools to overcome their own, or their coworkers, fear of change.
Bio:
Mr. Frank, a member of PMI for over 25
years, is the President of D. N. Frank Associates. He holds a BSEE
'59 from NCE (NJIT) and is a certified CFPIM and CIRM. After 25 years in
industry, holding line and leadership positions in Product Development,
Manufacturing and IT, he switched careers into Marketing/Sales Support
and Product Management for several major software suppliers; then moved
on into independent consulting. Over the years he has spoken at PMI
dinner meetings, local conferences and regional meetings. His current
practice includes companies moving toward Enterprise Resource Planning
(ERP), Concurrent Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), TQM,
Lean Enterprise Environments in such diversified fields as electronics,
semiconductor fabrication, plastics, flavors and fragrances, food processing
and aerospace. Don can be reached via email at dfrankasso@optonline.net
or visit his website www.dfrankasso.com.
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Mark Green |
Topic: Getting and Maintaining
Peak Performance
Abstract:
Successful leadership is about achieving
desired results. In other words, effective leaders don't fail to
achieve their goals. And in doing that, they don't just "talk the
talk," they truly "walk the walk," at every turn converting intentions
into directed activities that move them toward their objectives.
What would it mean if you could create a performance-oriented environment
like this for your team and within your organization? Join Mark Green,
president of Performance Dynamics Group to consider the possibilities and
to learn how to achieve and sustain improved performance and results.
Bio:
Mark works with businesses of all sizes
to help them achieve sustainable performance improvements. The role
he assumes for his clients is a hybrid of catalyst, coach, and business
advisor, and his work is fundamentally about creating lasting changes in
both thinking and behavior - individually and organizationally - that lead
to desired results. He is an active public speaker at the local,
regional, and national levels, and has appeared on both New Jersey and
nationally-syndicated radio.
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Jonathan Japka, PMP |
Topic: Implementing Enterprisewide
Project Management at the NYC School Construction Authority
Abstract:
NYCSCA manages over 2.5 billion dollars
of construction per year thru 1200 individual projects across 900 different
schools. They needed one place where they could see and manage all this
work. Follow our implementation of enterprise wide project management software
from idea and scope statement, thru template building and report development.
The road was filled with many obstacles but we did it! Learn from our experience
implementing across multiple departments within a public agency.
Bio:
Mr. Japka is an independent consultant
with over 25 years of hands on project management experience. For 14 years
he was the lead consultant for a Primavera Authorized Representative (PAR).
In this position he was involved in over 100 implementations and taught
over 3000 students. He is one of the leading experts in implementing Primavera
Enterprise level software. Mr. Japka is also an instructor for Villanova
University's Project Management certificate program and a regular speaker
at the yearly Primavera User Conference. Mr. Japka holds a Civil Engineering
degree from Rutgers University with specialization in Construction Management.
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Joe Lukas, PMP ?
Jan Lukas, PMP |
Topic: You Can't Execute Flawlessly
Without the Truth
Abstract:
A critical factor in flawlessly executing
projects is identifying potential risk events throughout the project life
cycle. This requires project team members and other project stakeholders
to accurately convey potential problem areas that could impact the project.
Having inaccurate or incomplete information during the project life cycle
is a risk that the successful Project Manager must be prepared to manage.
This presentation will discuss how truth is a critical element in the success
of a project. It will explore what is meant by "getting the truth" about
a project, including the reasons why project team members might not report
information precisely, how accurate information can be obtained, and how
a Project Manager should handle the truth without "shooting the messenger".
Bio:
Jan is a Program Administrator
in the Market Development division of Educational Testing Service in Princeton,
NJ. She holds a Masters Degree in Education and has taught at the secondary,
collegiate, and post-graduate levels. In addition, Jan has over 10 years
of experience in project management in research, software development,
and training. Jan has been an instructor for project management classes
specializing in communications and human resource management.
Joe is the Director of Client Management
for the PMK Group, a consulting and environmental engineering firm.
Joe is a Chemical Engineer from Syracuse University, and has been involved
in project management for over 25 years. He has provided project
management services for manufacturing, product development, information
technology (IT), engineering, and construction projects. Joe has also supported
worldwide programs as a Project Manager. Joe joined PMI in 1984,
earned his PMP in 1992 and has held many Chapter offices including President.
Joe has written over 25 articles on project management, and is a frequent
guest speaker and instructor on project management topics.
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Dawn Richardson, PMP |
Topic: Lessons Learned from
PM Tool Implementation - "It's not about the Project"
Abstract:
A project is a project. It has a start
and an end. And with that end, something unique is produced or is realized.
When this happens, there is a change in process, people or performance.
A business strategy says we need to get this done so we operate more efficiently,
effectively, and continuously. So, is it merely the completion of the project
that matters? Or is it what you learn, what you gain, what will remain
after the project is fulfilled. The implementation of a PM tool,
PlanView, was the project. That effort, the knowledge we gained, the process
we followed led to our success and has become our lessons learned. This
is how we will become better, smarter, and faster in what we do. This is
our accomplishment. This is what matters. It's not about the project.
Bio:
Dawn C. Richardson, PMP - Earned a B.S.
- Mathematics and Physics: Manhattan College, Bronx, New York; received
her PMP from the Project Management Institute in 1996. Dawn spent 18 years
at AT?T, starting in New York area then moved out to New Jersey. Dawn began
as a programmer in legacy systems, Cobol/JCL, moved onto Unix and client
server environments in the 80s. It was at AT?T where the "accidental PM
call" occurred. Dawn attempted to join the Dotcom Millionaire craze,
learning web-hosted platforms and Internet customization, but landed on
the wrong side of the rage. Currently employed at New Jersey Manufacturer's
Insurance Group, she remains in IT as a project manager, portfolio coordinator
supporting their Commercial Lines business for NJ, NY, and PA. Going full
circle, she is once again supporting legacy systems and continues as well
with web-based applications. Dawn carries her PM skills and experience
to her personal interests as well. She is the president of the Western
Jersey Wheelmen bicycling club centered in Hunterdon County with up to
200 members, as well as the Secretary of the Board of Directors for the
U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame, currently located in Bridgewater, NJ.
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Bernice Rocque, PMP |
Topic: At the Stage Gate:
Critical Questions for IT Project Sponsors
Abstract:
A key component of well managed project
portfolios is the skilled management of life-cycle stage gate reviews.
Prior to deciding on whether to authorize the next stage of the project,
astute IT Project Sponsors dialogue with their teams on important business
and technical aspects of the project. In this highly interactive
session, participants will zero-in on those questions they feel are the
most critical for sponsors to ask at each respective gate review prior
to making Go/No Go decisions. The session will close with finalizing
the terms/arrangements for receipt by participants of the session output.
Bio:
Bernice L. Rocque, PMP, is the President
of THREE HOUSES CONSULTING LLC, a project management consulting firm, based
in Trumbull, CT. In her IT consulting work, Ms. Rocque has influenced
the front-end loading of projects with cumulative cost greater than $220
MM. From 1979-1999, she held managerial, training, and internal consulting
positions at Texaco Inc., introducing numerous products, services, programs,
and processes. A senior consultant in Texaco's corporate IT project
office from 1994-99, Ms. Rocque mentored project teams and sponsors, coordinated
benchmarking activities, designed project management decision tools, and
facilitated JAD sessions. She has extensive experience in designing/delivering
interactive training events, and has facilitated more than 200 meetings
of diverse types. In addition to PMI, she holds memberships in ISPI,
ASTD, and SHRM. Ms. Rocque has an MLS from Syracuse University's School
of Information Studies and a BA from the University of Connecticut.
She speaks regularly at professional meetings, usually on some aspect of
how human factors influence business results.
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Vince Socci |
Topic: Adaptive Project Management:
Adjust, Adapt, Overcome in Today’s Customer-Centric Environment
Abstract:
New product development engineers promote
agile development and adaptive prototyping as methods to manage unpredictable
engineering development. However, project managers reject the business
challenges, risks and uncertainties of the adaptive development environment.
Adaptive Product Management (APM) bridges the gap between unpredictable,
adaptive technology development and predictive, practical product management
techniques. The fundamental APM tasks (coordinate quick-draw innovation,
collaborate to innovate, enable flexible growth options, and encourage
an APM culture) bring value to both product development and project management.
The technical merits and management challenges of using adaptive development
in today's customer-centric business environment are discussed. APM
forces a product development paradigm shift from execution of known constraints
to learning of unknown product potential. A "pull" development strategy
creates a lean, value-add product development cycle. APM uses time-phased
product demands to map development. APM implementation strategies, best
practices and performance control warnings are outlined. Participants
will learn how to effectively deploy APM in their organizations and new
technology development applications.
Bio:
Vince Socci is a product manager and cross-disciplined
engineer (systems, HW, SW). His technology expertise includes embedded
systems, sensors and signal processing, power control systems, and diagnostics.
Mr. Socci has over 15 years of experience in aerospace, automotive and
defense systems. He facilitates business and technology courses for
the State University of New York and the University of Phoenix. Mr.
Socci holds an MBA in technology management, and MS and BS degrees in electrical
engineering. As Principal and Chief Engineer of On Target Technology
Development LLC, Mr. Socci supports clients with technology planning, program
management, systems engineering and new product development. He has
applied the APM concepts described in this presentation in aerospace, automotive,
communications, services management, utility and medical applications.
He can be contacted at vsocci@ontargettechnology.com.
Updated: 06Sep08 |
