About the Topic

The tools that we choose to fill our toolbox can make or break our success as Project Managers.  Additionally they dictate the success and efficiency of the project and team.  A common misconception is that Microsoft Project is the staple of the PM’s toolbox and constitutes the project plan.  While it is decent for scheduling it falls short of the numerous other aspects involved in developing and executing a detailed project plan.   This session is designed to highlight various tools and techniques used to manage several high profile projects.  We will walk through 2 specific real world examples where projects were delivered on time and under budget all without the use of MS Project.

About the Presenter

Brandon has been involved in leading Projects and Programs within the high tech industry for over 10 years for Companies such as StateWare, EgSoft, ElectroGlas, and Symantec.  During this time he has lead Domestic and Global teams for the successful delivery of multiple projects including Mergers and Acquisitions Integrations, Infrastructure upgrades and new system roll outs as well as new Application deployments and maintenance.  He is currently employed as a Project Manager at Garage Games where he manages strategic projects for the Instant Action online gaming platform.  

Brandon has a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Oregon State University and is certified as a Project Management Professional PMP through the Project Management Institute.  His interest and specializations include Complexity and Decision Analysis specifically focusing on optimization and efficiency of complex environments and situations, Risk Analysis and Management, Strategic Planning, as well as IT Operations and Systems Integration.