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SUMMARY:May 2026 PMI-MC Monthly Chapter Event
DESCRIPTION:PMI-Montgomery County MD Chapter May 2026 Monthly In-Person/Virtual Option Event\nWednesday\,  May 6th 2026\n\n\n\nIn-Person Valid Member Price: $35\nIn-Person Non-Member/Guest Price: $58\nVirtual Member  / Non Member Price: $0.00\n\n\n\n\nTopic: How AI is solving the real problem in Project Controls (Schedule and Training)\nPDU: 1.75 – Power Skills\nPresenter: Mr. Makesi Paul\, PMP\n\n\nPresentation Abstract:\n\n\n\n\nProject Controls has never been more critical—or more strained. Schedules are growing in complexity\, teams are increasingly distributed\, and the demand for rapid upskilling far outpaces traditional training models. Yet the real bottleneck isn’t tools or templates—it’s the human capacity required to keep schedules accurate\, forecasts reliable\, and teams trained to a consistent standard. \nThis session explores how Artificial Intelligence is directly addressing these long‑standing challenges by transforming the way organizations build\, manage\, and sustain project schedules and workforce readiness. We will examine how AI is reducing schedule churn\, improving data quality\, automating variance analysis\, and enabling predictive insights that were previously out of reach for most PMOs. \nEqually important\, we will show how AI is reshaping training and competency development—turning static learning into adaptive\, personalized\, real‑time coaching that accelerates skill acquisition and reduces the burden on senior staff. \nLearning Objectives: \nParticipants will have the opportunity to: \n\nThe actual root causes of schedule instability—and how AI mitigates them\nHow AI improves schedule quality\, forecasting accuracy\, and scenario planning\nPractical examples of AI‑enabled training that reduce onboarding time and elevate PM capability\nA roadmap for integrating AI into existing Project Controls workflows without disruption\n\n\n\nPresenter Biography: \n\n\n\n\nMakesi Paul is an accomplished Project Controls leader with more than two decades of experience driving schedule excellence\, cost performance\, and operational readiness across large‑scale\, high‑visibility programs. His career spans the federal government\, defense\, and complex infrastructure environments\, where he has built a reputation for transforming underperforming schedules\, elevating PMO maturity\, and implementing data‑driven controls frameworks that withstand executive scrutiny. As a certified PMP and seasoned practitioner\, Makesi blends technical rigor with a deep understanding of organizational behavior—helping teams not only build better schedules\, but understand the human and systemic factors that make them succeed or fail. \nToday\, Makesi is at the forefront of integrating Artificial Intelligence into Project Controls\, championing practical\, real‑world applications that enhance forecasting accuracy\, reduce schedule churn\, and accelerate workforce capability. His work focuses on bridging the gap between traditional controls disciplines and emerging digital tools\, ensuring that AI becomes an enabler of better decision‑making rather than another layer of complexity. Known for his clarity\, candor\, and commitment to elevating the profession\, Makesi brings a grounded\, practitioner‑focused perspective to the conversation about how AI is reshaping the future of scheduling\, training\, and project delivery. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThat’s Amore Restaurant\, 15201 Shady Grove Rd #1\, Rockville\, MD 20850  (Downstairs Banquet Entrance) \nSpeaker will be in-person at restaurant with simulcast video option available via Zoom  \n\n\nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS \n\nRegistration Check-In Opens at 5:30pm (Social Hour Begins) \nDinner Service starts at @ 6:30pm \nZoom Room Opens @ 7:15pm \nChapter Business Remarks No Earlier Than @ 7:30pm \nProgram Presentation w/ Q&A to follow – NLT 7:50pm \n\nProgram concludes No Later Than @ 9:00pm\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://pmimontgomerycountymd.org/event/may-2026-pmi-mc-monthly-chapter-event/
LOCATION:That’s Amore Restaurant\, 15201 Shady Grove Rd #1\, Rockville\, 20878\, United States
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SUMMARY:Vendor Virtual Webinar: Vanta/Samsara's AI broke your Third Party Risk Management program. Now what?
DESCRIPTION:Most TPRM programs weren’t built for this. \nAI is outpacing vendor reviews\, and unvetted vendors are slipping through. \nJoin us live on May 14 with Samsara’s security team to see how they rebuilt TPRM for an AI-first world—and cut third-party risk effort in half. \n\n\nAI is being added to your vendor stack faster than your risk program can track it. The result is a growing gap between new vendors and assessment. One that annual reviews and checkbox processes will never close. \nDuring this event\, you’ll learn: \n\nWhere traditional TPRM breaks down\nHow one team rebuilt their program to actually keep up with an AI-first vendor landscape\nA sneak peek at upcoming product launches\n\nCome for the wake-up call\, stay for the playbook.
URL:https://pmimontgomerycountymd.org/event/vendor-virtual-webinar-vanta-samsaras-ai-broke-your-third-party-risk-management-program-now-what/
LOCATION:Virtual Webinar\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T113000
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SUMMARY:PMI-MC Chapter Event: Mid-May Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:PMI-Montgomery County MD Chapter Mid-May 2026 Monthly Lunch & Learn Event\nFriday\, May 15th 2026\n11:45 – 1:00pm\n\nVirtual Member/Non-Member Cost: $0\n\n\nTopic: The Evolving PM Toolkit: How to Work Smarter Without the Overload\nSpeaker: Mr. Matt Lowy (PMP\, PBP\, 3x MS/MBA)\nPDU: 1.2 – Ways of Working\n\n\nPresentation Abstract:\n\nA practical\, forward‑looking presentation on how today’s project managers can confidently navigate the expanding universe of tools\, frameworks\, and expectations. This session explores how to strike the right balance between the timeless structure of the PMBOK\, the accelerating power of Generative AI tools\, and the ready‑made efficiency of ProjectManagement.com templates and other modern PM resources. We’ll break down how to use each of these intelligently\, without wasting effort\, duplicating work\, or drowning in documentation. Attendees will learn how to build a streamlined\, sustainable PM approach that reduces noise\, increases clarity\, and keeps teams focused on delivering real value instead of busywork. \nPresentation Learning Objectives:  \n\n\n\n\n1. Optimize Tool Selection and Usage\nParticipants will be able to evaluate and select the most appropriate combination of PMBOK processes\, Generative AI capabilities\, and ProjectManagement.com templates to streamline project workflows and reduce unnecessary effort. \n2. Build a Sustainable\, Low‑Noise PM Framework\nParticipants will design a lightweight project management approach that minimizes documentation overload\, increases clarity\, and keeps teams focused on delivering meaningful outcomes rather than administrative busywork. \n3. Apply Modern PM Resources to Real‑World Scenarios\nParticipants will practice integrating AI‑driven insights\, standardized templates\, and traditional PM best practices to confidently manage evolving project expectations and improve team alignment and performance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter Bio: \nMatthew Lowy is a seasoned project management leader whose 20+ years of service in the Federal Government and IT/Knowledge Management community reflect a deep commitment to servant leadership. Guided by a people‑first philosophy\, he empowers teams by fostering trust\, clarity\, and shared purpose across complex\, mission‑driven environments. Matthew’s extensive credentials including PMP\, PMI‑SP\, CSM\, ITIL Practitioner\, and Certified Project Business Professional (CBP)\, underscore his dedication to elevating organizational performance through disciplined yet compassionate leadership. His 10 years of volunteer leadership within the Project Management Institute\, culminating in his role as Chapter President for PMI Montgomery County\, showcases his passion for developing professionals and strengthening community impact. Matthew’s mentorship work with adults and youth as well as nonprofit advisory roles further demonstrate his belief that effective leadership begins with service. Whether guiding transformation initiatives during the workday or supporting local organizations in the evenings and weekends\, he consistently models humility\, accountability\, and a commitment to helping others thrive. \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker will be briefing remotely with video option available via Zoom  \n\n\nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS \nZoom Meeting Room opens up at 11:30 am \nOpening Chapter Remarks – Starts at 11:45 am \nPresentation from Mr. Lowy  w/ Q&A to follow – NLT 11:50 am \n\nProgram concludes No Later Than @ 1:00pm after Chapter Closing Remarks\n\n\nREGISTER NOW[
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SUMMARY:PMI-MC Chapter Event: Late-May Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:PMI-Montgomery County MD Chapter Mid-May 2026 Monthly Lunch & Learn Event\nThursday\, May 21st 2026\n11:45 – 1:00pm\n\nVirtual Member/Non-Member Cost: $0\n\n\nTopic: Advancing Project Leadership Through AIDriven Conversational Intelligence and\nHuman Capital Coaching\nSpeaker: Ms. Brittany Chiang (PMP\, ICF ACC)\, Mr. Lucas Flatter (MBA\, PMP)  from Flatter Inc / Flatter Leadership Academy\nPDU: 1.2 – Ways of Working\n\n\nPresentation Abstract:\n\nStep into the next frontier of project leadership with a live look at PersonaOPPs\, the AI-powered platform that turns real human conversations into structured\, actionable intelligence. In this session\, you’ll see how AI-driven role-play\, scenario simulation\, and automated insight extraction help project teams surface risks faster\, sharpen requirements\, and navigate complex technology initiatives with clarity and confidence. You’ll also discover how the same conversational engine elevates human capital coaching\, giving leaders a safe\, adaptive space to practice tough conversations\, strengthen emotional intelligence\, and build the communication skills that drive high-performing teams. If you’re ready to lead boldly\, innovate in uncharted territory\, and empower the people behind your projects\, this is a Lunch & Learn you won’t want to miss. \nPresentation Learning Objectives:  \n\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand how AI-driven conversational intelligence transforms unstructured dialogue into actionable project insights that improve clarity\, alignment\, and decision-making across complex initiatives.\nLearn how to apply persona-based role-play and scenario simulation to surface risks earlier\, refine requirements\, and accelerate stakeholder engagement in technology-driven projects.\nExplore how AI-supported human capital coaching strengthens leadership capability by providing a safe environment to practice difficult conversations\, build emotional intelligence\, and enhance communication effectiveness\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter Bio: \nBrittany Chiang \nBrittany is an executive in the Federal Contracting industry serving as the Chief Executive Officer and an owner of Flatter\, Inc. – a Federal Contractor local to the Fredericksburg\, VA area and provider of Professional Services to the Department of Defense\, Department of Homeland Security\, and other Civilian Agencies. Brittany also serves her local community as a board member with the Rappahannock United Way and is a member of their Diversity & Inclusion task force. \nBrittany holds a B.A. in Business Administration with a concentration in Management Information Systems from Boston University\, is a Homeland Security Master’s Candidate at the George Washington University\, and is PMP certified. She has a passion for bringing solutions to her customers’ most complex challenges. \nIn addition to her formal education\, Brittany is a mother of four\, the daughter of a Marine Corps Veteran\, and wife of a U.S. Army Veteran. During her tenure at Flatter\, Brittany has served in the roles of Information Technology Manager\, Quality Manager\, Business Developer\, and Chief Financial Officer. \nLucas Flatter \nLucas Flatter is an Enterprise Architect and certified Project Management Professional (PMP) who serves as a senior leader at Flatter\, Inc.\, supporting federal agencies with mission-critical program management\, technology integration\, and organizational performance solutions. His work spans complex IT modernization efforts\, enterprise-level architecture design\, and the development of scalable systems that strengthen operational effectiveness across DHS\, DoD\, and other federal partners. Lucas brings a unique blend of technical depth and project leadership discipline\, helping organizations translate strategic goals into executable architectures and measurable outcomes. Known for his collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement\, he plays a key role in advancing Flatter’s mission of empowering people\, enhancing processes\, and elevating the performance of the federal workforce. \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker will be briefing remotely with video option available via Zoom  \n\n\nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS \nZoom Meeting Room opens up at 11:30 am \nOpening Chapter Remarks – Starts at 11:45 am \nPresentation from Ms. Chiang & Mr. Flatter  w/ Q&A to follow – NLT 11:50 am \n\nProgram concludes No Later Than @ 1:00pm after Chapter Closing Remarks\n\n\nREGISTER NOW[/fusio
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SUMMARY:PMI-MC Chapter Event: End of May Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:PMI-Montgomery County MD Chapter Mid-May 2026 Monthly Lunch & Learn Event\nFriday\, May 29th 2026\n11:30 – 1:00pm\n\nVirtual Member/Non-Member Cost: $0\n\n\nTopic: Lock In with LinkedIn: Managing Your Professional Brand Online \nSpeaker: Ms. Mariyah Bryant\nPDU: 1.2 – Ways of Working\n\n\nPresentation Abstract:\n\nThis session will enlighten project management professionals on strategically optimizing their LinkedIn presence to increase visibility\, strengthen their professional brand\, and create meaningful networking and career opportunities. Attendees will learn practical strategies for enhancing their profiles\, improving target audience visibility\, building authentic professional connections\, and attracting desired opportunities. \nPresentation Learning Objectives:  \n\n\n\n\n\n Optimizing Profiles Based on Photo\, Headline\, About\, & Services sections\n Building an Engaging Community Through Relationship Building & Networking\n Converting Relationships Into Professional & Business Opportunities\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter Bio: \nMariyah S. Bryant is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The MFactor\, a career‑development firm dedicated to helping professionals communicate their strengths and advance with confidence. As a Certified Professional Résumé Writer and LinkedIn Strategist\, she specializes in crafting high‑impact résumés\, cover letters\, and digital profiles that elevate her clients’ visibility in competitive markets. \nA proud Prince George’s County native\, Mariyah graduated summa cum laude from Morgan State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. She began her career in financial analysis\, holding roles at leading organizations including JPMorgan Chase\, Boeing\, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Across these positions\, she developed deep expertise in financial operations\, organizational strategy\, and process improvement. \nMotivated by a passion for empowering others\, Mariyah founded The MFactor to support emerging leaders\, especially women and first‑generation professionals\, as they navigate career transitions and pursue new opportunities. Her work is grounded in clarity\, confidence\, and compelling storytelling\, helping individuals articulate their value and step boldly into the next chapter of their professional lives. \n\n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker will be briefing remotely with video option available via Zoom  \n\n\nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS \nZoom Meeting Room opens up at 11:30 am \nOpening Chapter Remarks – Starts at 11:45 am \nPresentation from Ms. Bryant  w/ Q&A to follow – NLT 11:50 am \n\nProgram concludes No Later Than @ 1:00pm after Chapter Closing Remarks\n\n\nREGISTER NOW[/fusio
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