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TSI Award Program Winners
PMI - IT&T SIG TSI A Award for Second Quarter 2008
An ULTIMATE PMP Exam Prep Self Study Course has been awarded to Mr. Victor Hart.
Victor Hart has over 17 years of in-depth professional experience in project management. He is a results-oriented PM who has progressed from individual projects to management of a diverse range of projects supporting his company's operations, expansion and growth. Victor attended the Palmetto Military Academy Officer's Candidate School, receiving a commission in the South Carolina Army National Guard. An active member of the Metrolina Chapter of PMI, he volunteered and attended their Project Management Knowledge and Wisdom Professional Development Day 2007 Symposium.
Interaction with many different PMPs within the industry demonstrates that they use the project management methodology to effectively manage their projects. Regardless of the industry, if you stick to the methodology you get a better result. There is an opportunity to work be in the company of like minded individuals. The PMP credential provides a voice and a methodology to make a difference. For Victor, the PMP Credential is not AN option, it is the ONLY option!!
The TSI A Award, an ULTIMATE PMP Exam Prep Self Study Course, leads at the end of your studies to an online test which measures your mastery of the ULTIMATE PMP Exam Prep material and awards you with 35 PDU Educational Contact Hours for completing the program.
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Victor Hart on his achievement.
PMI - IT&T SIG TSI B Award for Second Quarter 2008
The Mastering the PMBOK Guide Self Study Course has been awarded to Mr. Claudio Bareato.
Claudio Bareato has significant experience in international project management, which has led to his current position as consultant to the PMO of a large multinational. There he is engaged in project management consulting and in providing assistance to the Management. Following an educational path that resulted in Master's Degrees in Information Technology from the Polytechnic of Milan and in Telecommunications Enginering from the University of Padova, he commenced his project management career as a Software Integration Engineer. Progressive challenges with a number of diverse companies have led to his current position. He is a member of the Northern Italy and Switzerland PMI Chapters, a Senior Member of the IEEE, and has been an active volunteer with the PMI, the IET and itSMF.
Claudio considers the PMP as a highly valuable professional Credential, which benefits its holder, their employers, clients, and business partners. The credential indicates that the holder adheres to high standards of professional conduct and ethics which are ultimately benefits the whole project management community and society. He has noticed that PMP Credential holders typically show a high level of awareness towards the importance of developing and mastering the soft skills of project management. The PMP Credential demonstrates that the holder has achieved a proficiency level in project management through an objective verification and demonstrated experience. The re-certification process promotes the importance of continuous professional development in project management.
The TSI B Award, a Mastering the PMBOK Guide Home Study Course, provides you with valuable insights into the core of the Project Management Institute's Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide). Upon the successful completion of the material, the recipient will receive a certificate stating that you are awarded 40 PDUs.
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Claudio Bareato on his achievement.
PMI - IT&T SIG TSI A Award for Fourth Quarter 2007
An ULTIMATE PMP Exam Prep Self Study Course has been awarded to Mr. Frank R. D'Onofrio.
Frank R. D'Onofrio is a senior technical and business professional with over twenty years of information technology and operational experience to global and national companies. He has worked in project positions as a project manager and a program manager. He has gained experience in progressively more complex projects moving from a small help desk implementation to simultaneously managing two world-wide projects with multi-million dollar budgets and large staffs.Global experience has been augmented through a variety of seminars at various Microsoft events, as well as College level lecturing on Project Management Methodologies. He has also published a number of articles and made several professional presentations.
Frank has a BS in Business Management from State University New York, and plans to continue his studies in a Masters Degree program with a major in Project Management. He recognizes the value of the PMP credential and is a strong believer in continuing education. The PMP credential will enable him to call upon the experience of those who have gone before. Frank volunteers as a project management instructor to pass PMI knowledge along. He is planning to sit the PMP Certification exam in April 2008.
The TSI A Award, an ULTIMATE PMP Exam Prep Self Study Course, leads at the end of your studies to an online test which measures your mastery of the ULTIMATE PMP Exam Prep material and awards you with 35 PDU Educational Contact Hours for completing the program.
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Frank R. D'Onofrio on his achievement.
PMI - IT&T SIG TSI B Award for Fourth Quarter 2007
The Mastering the PMBOK Guide Self Study Course has been awarded to Mr. Sivan Ramachandran.
Sivan Ramachandran has 13 years project management experience in product design and development. He has taken electronic systems and communication hardware and software projects from conceptualization to production. Sivan is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a member of the PMI/IT&Telecom SIG. He is also a member of IEEE, IEEE Communications Society, IEEE Engineering Management Society, IET (UK) and Computer Society of India. Sivan’s educational credentials include a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communication Engineering from Madurai Kamaraj University and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (Computer Communications) from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras.
He believes that the PMP credential represents an opportunity to understand the collective wisdom of thousands of project managers. The credential enables project management professionals to continue their professional development by way of networking opportunities, articles, and case-studies. Ongoing credential requirements provide the impetus for project management professionals to willingly contribute to the profession and in turn assimilate the contribution from others, thus improving project management as a whole.
The TSI B Award, a Mastering the PMBOK Guide Home Study Course, provides you with valuable insights into the core of the Project Management Institute's Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide). Upon the successful completion of the material, the recipient will receive a certificate stating that you are awarded 40 PDUs.
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Sivan Ramachandran on his achievement.
PMI - IT&T SIG TSI A Award for Second Quarter 2007 - Co-Winner
An ULTIMATE PMP Exam Prep Self Study Course has been awarded to Ms. Maren Lichtenstein.
Maren Lichtenstein had an outstanding application, in which she stressed that the PMP credential recognizes professional competence. But more than that, the PMI fellowship provides a means of information sharing amongst members and an opportunity for continuous leaning. Maren holds two MBA degrees (Information Systems and Finance) and two BSc degrees (Psychology and Communication). Following university, Maren moved into the insurance industry, where she has 8 years of project management experience in progressively more responsible positions.
She is currently a Technical Project Manager with the National Council on Compensation Insurance in Boca Raton, Florida. She has used the company's project management processes to successfully lead multiple projects. Effective resource management has been coupled with the ability motivate and coach colleagues by providing technical leadership, knowledge transfer and expertise. Maren is currently in the final stages of preparation to sit the PMP Exam.
The TSI A Award, an ULTIMATE PMP Exam Prep Self Study Course, leads at the end of your studies to an online test which measures your mastery of the ULTIMATE PMP Exam Prep material and awards you with 35 PDU Educational Contact Hours for completing the program.
Please join us in congratulating Ms. Maren Lichtenstein on her achievement.
PMI - IT&T SIG TSI A Award for Second Quarter 2007 - Co-Winner
An ULTIMATE PMP Exam Prep Self Study Course has been awarded to Mr. Christian Ruiz.
Christian Ruiz became involved in projects as a field engineer, following graduation from Instituto Tecnológico de ciudad Juárez with a Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering. He is currently a Program Manager in Orange Business Services working on a Telecommunications outsourcing project. He is dealing with the transition, migration, and transfer of voice and data services during all phases from planning to operations. Challenges include working with interdisciplinary and multinational teams. He has undertaken an impressive study program of university seminars, self-study, and company training.
Recognizing the value of the PMP certification in industry, Christian has set certification as a professional goal in 2007. He views membership to the PMI and the IT&Telecom SIG as an important means of professional development. The members' portal and webinars are important means for sharing information and keeping members updated in hot topics in telecom industry.
The TSI A Award, an ULTIMATE PMP Exam Prep Self Study Course, leads at the end of your studies to an online test which measures your mastery of the ULTIMATE PMP Exam Prep material and awards you with 35 PDU Educational Contact Hours for completing the program.
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Christian Ruiz on his achievement.
PMI - IT&T SIG TSI B Award for Second Quarter 2007
The Mastering the PMBOK Guide Self Study Course has been awarded to Mr. Andres Gonzalez.
Andres Gonzalez, a certified PMP, holds a Masters Degree in "Technology and Telecommunications Services Management" and an Electronics Engineering Degree, as well as several vendor certifications. In addition, he has also completed a number of graduate courses in the project management field. Building on his academic experience, Andres has 10 years of project management experience. He currently works for Orange Business Services (formerly Equant) as a Project Manager. He has worked on and managed projects that have successfully delivered several global telecommunications solutions which provided data and voice services to a number of public companies in the Americas and Europe.
Andres believes that the PMP credential represents a set of best practices that the holder has achieved through both education and experience in various roles within projects. "This means that if I have the PMP credential, it is because I have the knowledge and the experience to manage projects, following a methodology that is accepted by the community of PMs around the world. ... [W]e can speak about projects using a common understanding of terms and concepts, regardless of the industry or the country." He also notes that the credential also means a commitment to continued professional development.
The TSI B Award, a Mastering the PMBOK Guide Home Study Course, provides you with valuable insights into the core of the Project Management Institute's Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide). Upon the successful completion of the material, the recipient will receive a certificate stating that you are awarded 40 PDUs.
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Andres Gonzalez on his achievement.
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