Project Management Institute Chennai Chapter


VISION
Regional excellence in the practice of Project Management through modern, structured management of projects concepts that are widely recognized and consistently applied
The Chennai Chapter will
     
  • Provide a forum for Project Managers to promote the principles of the Project Management Institute through networking with other chapters in other states of India and neighboring countries
         
  • Facilitate the project management community to share project experiences
         
  • Provide training in the core competency and advanced knowledge areas of project management to the ever growing population of the project managers
         
  • Support PMP® in their certification efforts
         
  • Support PMP® in their post certification efforts to share the knowledge gained with the community.
         
  • Support and provide training in project management at school and university levels.

The Board ( Executive Committee) for 2007-2010
1. President
Mr. Bhaskar Swamy, PMP - Satyam Computer Services Ltd. (PMI # 205584)
2. Vice President & Secretary
Mr. Vajjiravelu Nemasayee, PMP - H P (PMI # 336626)

3. Vice President Treasury and Finance
Mr. M. Palaniappan, PMP - Redington India Ltd.  (PMI # 366836 )
4. Vice President of Communications and Coordination:
Mr. B. Subramaniam, PMP - Covansys (India) Pvt. Ltd. (PMI # 265544)
5. Vice President of Education & Certification:
Mr. A. Chandrasekaran, PMP - Digital Illusion ( PMI # 379421)

 

Previous Board of Directors  2002-2005 / 2005-2007
Birth of a chapter in Chennai:
     The Sponsor Dr. P.N. Sridharan initiated the process of establishing a new PMI® - affiliated chapter in Chennai, with his views.
Purpose :
      To generate awareness about compiled wisdom and state-of-the-art knowledge and practices - To develop expertise, build competence and showcase best practices, - To perform research and advance the frontiers of knowledge in project management.
Types of Projects ( stakeholders' interests):
     Construction projects ( Industry and infrastructure) - Software projects - Trade & Commerce projects - Business projects ( mergers & acquisitions, tendering, technology transfer, marketing and sales campaigns) - Organizational projects ( performance evaluation, process reengineering, promotion) - Socioeconomic projects - Cultural projects ( temple renovation, cultural festivals, movie-making) - Educational projects.
Activities :
     Training programs - Competitions - Expert lectures/seminars - Conferences - Research & Publications - Field visits - Demonstrations - Examinations and certification support.