PMI-SAC provides a platform for project managers to connect and collaborate in pursuit of their professional and career development.
We bring together industry experts, professionals, students and other stakeholders to inspire excellence in the field of project management and to foster innovation within Southern Alberta. We are committed to advancing the profession and providing members with the resources necessary for success.
We provide training, resources and support to current project managers, develop career paths for future practitioners, and inspire young professionals to make a difference in the field.
PMI-SAC also promotes collaboration between industry experts, educators and other stakeholders in Southern Alberta, helping to create an environment that encourages passion for the profession.
This means providing education and training to increase knowledge and competency among existing members, while also supporting new members to succeed in the field by offering valuable resources and networking opportunities.
PMI-SAC also aims to create a culture of innovation so that members are equipped with the skills necessary for success, thus driving higher standards of performance across all industries.
We facilitate ongoing professional development by hosting events and providing resources for PMs looking to advance their careers.
We are dedicated to providing our members with the resources, tools, and networks needed to achieve mastery in project management.
We are committed to engaging our members in meaningful ways, to provide opportunities for professional development and networking.
I have always been driven by a simple question: how do we turn big ideas into software solutions that customers love? That curiosity took me from writing Java code (ok, I started with C and SmallTalk if you know what those are) to leading cloud transformations that cut costs and lifted competitiveness. Along the way I discovered that excellence happens when business objectives, healthy culture, and motivational metrics converge. Today, as VP of Product Engineering for a SaaS platform, I guide multiple pods that now release in one-tenth of their original cycle time. A Balanced Scorecard keeps quality, velocity, and customer impact visible every sprint, while providing engineers with short feedback loops. An AI-augmented SDLC removes toil and boosts reliability, quality and speed. My greatest career win is mentoring hundreds of engineers, forty percent women, because high-performing teams start with thriving people. Beyond the office I sponsor university & student projects, fund scholarships, and speak at conferences on the craft of building product-centric engineering high-performing cultures. Whether I am coaching new grads or briefing the executives, my goal stays the same: make technology serve people and profits in equal measure.
An important part of our organizational transparency at PMI-SAC is having our Bylaws publicly and easily available. As a current or future member, we encourage you to read them!
