Topic Details:

Have you heard of blockchain or Web3? Perhaps you have recently seen stories in the news media about cryptocurrency/bitcoin, NFT, or the metaverse; however, you are unsure how these concepts impact the project management profession? In efforts to keep our PMI chapter members up to date with this emerging technology including best practices for project managers, this program promises to bring multiple take-aways to get you started in building your blockchain toolbox.

Learning objectives:

This session will help you develop and enhance the contributions you make to your organization by being able to:

• to understand an introductory overview of blockchain technology and its uses
• to identify how project management methodology is used for blockchain projects
• to explore learning resources and employment opportunities for project managers in the blockchain space

This presentation draws on the educational resources from several Blockchain organizations include Government Blockchain Association, Global Blockchain Initiative/Blockchain Academy, and Blockchain Training Alliance. 

Speaker: 

Niki Weiss, a long-standing active member and volunteer of PMI Delaware Valley Chapter, offers the information you need to stay ahead of the exciting BLOCKCHAIN movement. Niki is currently pursuing her Masters in Legal Studies with a concentration in data privacy & cybersecurity through Drexel's Kline School of Law. Through her studies as well as her involvement to international organizations of Government Blockchain Association, Global Blockchain Initiative/Blockchain Academy, and the International Association of Privacy Professionals, Niki built an advanced knowledge of the blockchain environment. In this lesson, Niki will break down complex use cases into easily digestible information for project managers who are new to blockchain. Niki has held several roles within her local PMI chapter including Director of Volunteers, Director of Education, Disciplined Agile Champion, and most recently a member of the Board. She also works as a full-time project manager for the health insurance company, Cigna International.