SPEAKER UPDATE - PMI Houston SW / Sugar Land (Hybrid): "Framework Focus: Malleable Problem-solving Tools for PMs"
Pre-Dinner Presentation "Hybrid Project Management with AI -Blending for Success"
Mahesh Karnik
As a Digital Business Transformation Leader with over 15 years of experience, Mahesh has a proven ability to drive impactful results through Digital Transformation, Program Delivery, and M&A initiatives. He possesses deep expertise in project, program, portfolio management, and governance, consistently delivering complex, multi-million dollar technology solutions. His experience includes leading Global deployments of Cloud Applications, ERP, Custom Development, Data Analytics platforms, AI/ML solutions, and real-time monitoring systems. Mahesh is passionate about building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Topic Synopsis:
Modern projects demand adaptable management approaches. Hybrid Project Management blends traditional (Waterfall) and Agile methodologies to address this need, tailoring methods to specific project contexts. This approach optimizes for factors like complexity, stakeholder involvement, and control by combining structured planning with iterative execution. Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) further enhances hybrid project effectiveness. AI-powered tools automate user story creation, predict risks, optimize resource allocation, and provide real-time progress tracking. This integration improves efficiency, enhances decision-making, and increases project success rates by leveraging AI within both Waterfall and Agile phases of the project lifecycle.
Learning Objectives:
Attendees will gain insight into how they can:
• Make informed decisions about when and how to use a hybrid approach.
• Effectively integrate AI tools and techniques into their project management practices.
• Improve project outcomes by leveraging the combined strengths of hybrid methodologies and AI.
PDU Triangle:
1 Ways of Working PDU
Dinner Presentation "Framework Focus: Malleable Problem-solving Tools for PMs"
Tommy Ogden is a Director at Activera Consulting where he leads the Delivery Excellence practice, which includes project, program, and portfolio management in addition to Agile transformation. Having achieved certifications in traditional waterfall project management, scrum, and scaled Agile combined with 20+ years experience, Tommy has developed significant business acumen in the Energy, Consulting, and Analytics arenas.
Topic Synopsis:
In this practical and PM-relevant session, Tommy will uncover the tried-and-true frameworks he has utilized to solve myriad problems. By using multiple real-world examples, Tommy will walk you through the process of customizing frameworks for different situations and setting your projects up for success!
Learning Objectives:
PDU Triangle:
0.5 Business Acumen PDU & 0.5 Power Skills PDU
Event Information
| Event Date | 07-16-2025 5:00 pm |
| Event End Date | 07-16-2025 8:00 pm |
| Cut Off Date | 07-16-2025 8:00 pm |
| Capacity | Unlimited |
| Individual Price | $30 Members / $40 Guests / $15 Virtual ONLY |
| Location | Hanwha Vision |
Agendas
| 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm |
Registration & Networking |
| 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Pre-dinner Speaker Presentation |
| 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm |
Networking, Dinner Opens, Chapter Announcements |
| 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm |
Dinner Speaker Presentation |
Speakers
Tommy Ogden
Tommy is a Director at Activera Consulting where he leads the Delivery Excellence practice, which includes project, program, and portfolio management in addition to Agile transformation. Having achieved certifications in traditional waterfall project management, scrum, and scaled Agile combined with 20+ years experience, Tommy has developed significant business acumen in the Energy, Consulting, and Analytics arenas.
Mahesh Karnik
As a Digital Business Transformation Leader with over 15 years of experience, Mahesh has a proven ability to drive impactful results through Digital Transformation, Program Delivery, and M&A initiatives. He possesses deep expertise in project, program, portfolio management, and governance, consistently delivering complex, multi-million dollar technology solutions. His experience includes leading Global deployments of Cloud Applications, ERP, Custom Development, Data Analytics platforms, AI/ML solutions, and real-time monitoring systems. Mahesh is passionate about building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.