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Thomas Walenta

Global Expert in Project Economy Non-Executive Director

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Thomas Walenta has worked on projects, programs, and PMOs since 1974 and se-lected Project Management as his profession in 1988. He holds PMP and PgMP certifications. Thomas worked for IBM clients in diverse industries and geographies for 31 years. In parallel, he served as a volunteer since 1998, as PMI Chapter President, and as PMI Board Director. He received the PMI Fellow award in 2012.

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    Paul Taylor 5 months ago

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    Management Consultant at TryDown,11 Nov 2025 at 08:46 am

    I am a senior advisor, Chair and Non-Executive Director with over 35 years of cross-sector experience in financial services, technology, education, and the third sector. I have led enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, technology migrations, and operating model overhauls across blue-chip firms, scale-ups, and social enterprises. I also serve as a board member and strategic advisor to fintech, education and wellbeing-focused organisations, contributing to governance, commercial direction, and digital innovation. A published author, speaker and Open University Associate Lecturer in Technology Management

    Aulia Qudsi

    Community Development Manager at IPM,11 Nov 2025 at 01:33 pm

    Hi Paul, delighted to have you here. You’ve been such a generous contributor to IPM through your articles and speaking sessions, and it’s great that members can now connect with you in this space as well. Your cross-sector perspective will be invaluable in our forum discussions.

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    Management Consultant at TryDown,11 Nov 2025 at 02:12 pm

    Thans Aulia

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    Alexis Roberts 5 months ago

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    Project Manager at Buyapowa,10 Nov 2025 at 11:06 am

    I am an onboarding PM working for Saas business. I am an onboarding PM working for Saas business.. I am an onboarding PM working for Saas business. I am an onboarding PM working for Saas business.. I am an onboarding PM working for Saas business.

    Aulia Qudsi

    Community Development Manager at IPM,10 Nov 2025 at 01:10 pm

    Hi Alexis, welcome! Onboarding projects in SaaS sound both fast-paced and rewarding – I’m sure your experience will bring valuable perspective to our community discussions.

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    Praise Ogundipe 5 months ago

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    Project Engineer at PM Group,10 Nov 2025 at 10:36 am

    I am a new Project Engineer who has graduated recently with a Bachelors (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering. I am curious to learn about the wide array of project management skills to further my career progressions and accelerate my growth in the field.

    Aulia Qudsi

    Community Development Manager at IPM,10 Nov 2025 at 01:09 pm

    Hi Praise, lovely to meet you, and congratulations on your new role! It’s such an exciting time to start building your project management foundations – and this community is a great space to connect, ask questions, and keep learning along the way.

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    Irene Milton 5 months ago

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    Program Manager at Eventbrite,10 Nov 2025 at 10:34 am

    Hello all- I’m Irene Milton, a Program Manager in Operational Excellence on the Customer side of Eventbrite. I’m passionate about all things organization and process improvement. With my energy and drive to streamline how we work, I’ve built a reputation as someone who brings focus, clarity, and momentum to any team I join. 🙌

    Aulia Qudsi

    Community Development Manager at IPM,10 Nov 2025 at 01:05 pm

    Hi Irene, welcome to the community! I love your energy for streamlining work and driving clarity – it’s such an important skill set in programme management. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts in the community.

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    Nathan Sproat 5 months ago

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    R&D Engineer at Nano,10 Nov 2025 at 07:48 am

    Hi, I’m Nathan, a test and R&D Engineer that has worked across sectors such as Oil&Gas, industrial tooling and compressed air. I am naturally moving into the PM space and have started the Diploma course.

    Aulia Qudsi

    Community Development Manager at IPM,10 Nov 2025 at 10:47 am

    Hi Nathan, it’s great to have you here! Your hands-on experience in R&D and testing will bring a really practical view to your project work – wishing you all the best with the Diploma course!

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    Viktoria Tyshchenko 5 months ago

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    IT Project Manager & Business Analyst at NDA,09 Nov 2025 at 07:59 pm

    A lifelong learner who thrives on challenges! As a Project Manager and Business Analyst, I love building bridges between people, data, and technology to create solutions that make an impact. Always eager to explore new trends in digital transformation.

    Aulia Qudsi

    Community Development Manager at IPM,10 Nov 2025 at 10:43 am

    Hi Viktoria, lovely to meet you. Your enthusiasm for learning and connecting people with technology is really inspiring – can’t wait to see the insights you’ll share around digital transformation.

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    Hussaini Adamu Hussaini 5 months ago

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    Managing Director at Hussad Food And Beverages,08 Nov 2025 at 08:40 pm

    Hello i am Hussain a seasoned business manager with records of monitoring projects to achivements all over different industries. my experties lies in managing resources in other to maintain shareholders satisfaction, i can not wait to embark on collaborative individuals within this dynamic community.

    Aulia Qudsi

    Community Development Manager at IPM,10 Nov 2025 at 10:42 am

    Hi Hussaini, welcome! It’s great to have you joining us. Your experience leading projects and managing resources across different industries will bring a really valuable perspective to the community.

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    Emilia Kapturska 5 months ago

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    City Success Senior Associate at Lime,08 Nov 2025 at 05:06 pm

    Hello, I’m Emilia, a City Success Senior Associate at Lime, dedicated to driving operational excellence and enhancing rider experience in urban mobility. I specialise in data-driven decision-making, stakeholder collaboration, and process optimisation to ensure city performance and community satisfaction. My goal is to strengthen Lime’s local impact by fostering sustainable growth and seamless operations across our cities. I’m passionate about innovation, teamwork, and building smarter, greener transportation networks.

    Aulia Qudsi

    Community Development Manager at IPM,10 Nov 2025 at 10:38 am

    Hi Emilia, great to have you here! The way you connect data-driven insights with real community impact is really inspiring – I’m sure your perspective will spark great discussions around innovation and sustainability.

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    priyanka malla 5 months ago

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    Project Manager IT at FBM,07 Nov 2025 at 10:29 pm

    My Name is Priyanka, I’m a Technical Project Manager specializing in AI automation, digital transformation, and enterprise system integration. Over the years, I’ve led large-scale projects that introduced artificial intelligence and automation into everyday business processes, helping teams work smarter, improve accuracy, and save valuable time. I earned my Master’s in Management Information Systems from California State University, Long Beach, and continue to stay closely connected with the CSULB community as a panelist and mentor for the Graduate Business Program. I also serve as a judge for the CSUF Entrepreneurship Competitions, where I get to support and learn from emerging innovators. My passion lies in making technology practical and people-focused, bridging the gap between innovation and real business impact.

    Aulia Qudsi

    Community Development Manager at IPM,10 Nov 2025 at 10:36 am

    Hi Priyanka, it’s wonderful to have you here! Your experience leading AI and digital transformation projects sounds incredible – I love how you focus on making technology people-centred and practical. Your work mentoring and supporting innovators also really shines through.

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