As CEO of
Techguard Security®,
Ms. Suzanne Magee leads Techguard Security®'s
Business Planning & Strategy, Government Relations, Intellectual Property
Management & Strategy, Overall Company Reputation & Strategy, and Financial
Strategy and
Operational oversight.
Ms.
Suzanne Magee was invited to be present and attended the unveiling of
the Obama Administration's 60 Day cyber security review at the White House
in Washington, DC on Friday, May 29, 2009. SOURCE: TechGuard Security®
Press Release
http://www.techguardsecurity.com/news.phpPresident Obama announced at this review that, "cyber threats and
attacks from hackers, organized criminals, industrial spies and foreign
intelligence are some of the most serious economic and national security
challenges facing the nation".
Ms Suzanne Magee,
the first female CEO in the world to be EVMP® certified described her EVMP® experience as,
"Taking the EVMP®
training as a management team provided value from day one. As the program
progressed, we began using a common lexicon to describe our programs,
projects and quality initiatives. It brought us closer as a team, and has
provided a commitment to providing Earned Value Management (EVM) to our
internal and external customers. We look forward to ongoing EVM training and
certifications from EVMI®.
Mr. Kwaku Akyeampong, EVMI®
President teaches from the heart and his passion is infectious, and the
classes are enjoyable and motivational! Thanks Kwaku - we look forward to
immediate results"
As CEO of
TechGuard Security®,
Ms Suzanne Magee describes the benefits of her EVMP® credential
certification and training to TechGuard Security®
in the video below:
Acronym & Notes Key:
EVMP®
- Earned Value Management Professional®; BA
Bachelor of Arts; CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security
Professional
TESTIMONIAL - Ms. Carla
Stone, EVMP®
Ms. Carla
Stone, BS in Accounting and Business Administration, CISM, EVMP®
Ms Carla Stone manages all Federal Programs
including sourcing, teaming agreements, pricing and contracts/projects
delivery at Techguard Security®. Ms Carla Stone described her EVMP®
experience as, "EVMI® gave me the tools and understanding that I need to
serve my clients (both internal and external) at a level that they deserve
and should demand in today's economy"
As Vice
President, Federal Programs at Techguard Security®, and The First Female
Vice President of an Information Technology Cyber Security firm In The World
To Be EVMP® Certified, Ms. Carla Stone describes the benefits of her EVMP®
credential certification and training to TechGuard Security® in the video
below:
Acronym & Notes Key:
EVMP®
- Earned Value Management Professional®; BS
Bachelor Of Science; CISM - Certified Information Security Manager
TESTIMONIAL - Ms. Nathalie
Behn, EVMP®
Nathalie Behn, M.S in Mechanical Engineering, EVMP®,
PMP®, AM.APMP
Ms. Nathalie Behn described her EVMP® credential certification
experience as, “The
5-day EVMP® credential certification course truly exceeded my
expectations. I have taken many other Project Management classes in
the past and none of them were as hands-on as this one. This course
was crisp and directly to the point, and,
surprisingly constantly kept my attention
all along.”
“Unfortunately, I have attended many Project Management
courses
to obtain Professional Development Units (PDUs) where I truly thought
that those classes was a waste of time and money and I really didn’t learn
anything useful to apply to my daily work. Not this course!! The at-home
exercises and the constant request to apply the covered material truly
helped me to understand and most importantly “apply” the EVM thinking and
strategies. Now, back at work, I can better apply the EVM methods that I
have learned and can teach my team members the importance of EVM and hope to
implement the ANSI EIA-748-B into my current company (or at least get them
prepared for it).”
“Thanks to my course instructor, Mr. Kwaku Akyeampong, I feel
extremely confident that I am able to apply EVM to any company and
successfully lead them and teach/train them to develop an EVMS compliance
program as well as apply the ANSI EIA 748-B compliance standards and follow
the best practices to succeed in any project. With the EVM tools and
knowledge learned in this course, I have deepened my knowledge of the
importance of critical thinking, being a leader and making decisions (even
after things have gone wrong, and in every project, unknown things just do
happen). The importance of including EVM strategies from the get go
were underscored, and most importantly, for me is to face the risks of
any projects and deal with them in a proper matter.”
“I have managed many projects ranging from
$100k to $60M, totalingover
$250M in value over the past 5 years. One of the
key factors required to successfully execute any project is to
include all your team members early in the process, and hold all your
Control Account Managers (CAMs) responsible. At that point, no
unsolvable problems should surprise you and anything can be addressed,
mitigated and resolved. EVM thinking starts already in the proposal phase.
With the
“tools” I have been provided throughout this EVMP® credential
certification class, I am much more prepared to conquer any project
and problem at this time. This EVMP® class boosted my Project
Management professionalism and it really was a pleasure to attend.
I am excited to apply EVM in the future, since this is truly what
takes the “blurry” out of my clear crystal ball I wish to have as a
Project Manager.”
PDUs - Professional Development Units;
Mr. Kwaku Akyeampong is Senior EVMP®
Technical
Instructor and President at EVMI®; EVMP®
- Earned Value Management Professional; CAM -
Control Account Manager;
M.S or Master Of Science in Mechanical Engineering
HOLDER OF CNSS
CERTIFICATIONS:
NSTISSI-4011, CNSS1-4012, CNSS1-4013, CNSS1-4014, CNSS1-4015, CNSS1-4016;
CERT Resilience Management Model (RMM) Certificate in
Operational Resilience; National Security Systems Certifications in INFOSEC
Information Technology (IT) Specialist,
INFOSEC, Cyber Policy and
Oversight, Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Ms Holly
Beckstrom, Information Technology Specialist at the Office of the Chief
Information Officer (OCIO) at the United States Department of Agriculture
described her EVMP® experience as, "Currently, I write, review, and update
federal division, information technology (IT) policy and procedures.
After taking the EVMI® EVMP® credential certification program, my products more
effectively cross reference EVM attributes such as; budget, risk management,
IT architecture, and continuous monitoring. I am very grateful for the
opportunity to learn and better understand EVM. The EVMP® knowledge
allows me to more effectively incorporate the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) fiscal requirements into the Information Technology lifecycle.
I am now more able to link the new Joint Initiative requirements of the
National Information Science and Technology (NIST) Special Publications,
such as converting processes from Certification and Accreditation (C&A) to
Risk Management Framework (RMF) tasks using EVM
techniques to minimize the effects on the agencies while maximizing on the
Federal Information Systems Management Act (FISMA) results that are annually
reported to Congress."
"Before the EVMP® course there was a “fog” in my thought process between
the budget and the final desired product. The EVMP® course has cleared
that fog for me. I am completely confident to use the EVMP® tools and
implement EVM into division policy. I am able to participate in discussions
and planning sessions that involve projections of possible outcomes and
desired results that include realistic budget estimates and scope creep
precautions."
“Lots of hard work. EVMI® is a very focused and professional
organization. The practical work and case studies were not only
relevant but they expanded my knowledge base and opened new dimensions of
basic understanding." "
Come
prepared to work day and night. This EVMP®
Earned Value Management Professional® certification is one you will earn and be proud of. Study everything you
can"
"Previously
I served 9 years on active duty and have attended several civilian education
and training courses since. The EVMP® course is presented in a way that
integrates the target knowledge into each participant’s current working
knowledge base. There are plenty of hands-on, practical exercises with
immediate feedback. The classroom discussions create information sharing
between subject matter experts (SME). There are also opportunities to form
study groups and the instructor is available before and after training
sessions for as long as is needed/productive. It is truly possible
to take away as much knowledge as you can possibly absorb. Concerning
presentation, content, and instructor competence [Mr. Kwaku Akyeampong,
EVMI®
President was my instructor]; EVMI® is far ahead of the rest and sets a new
standard of excellence"."The most valuable aspects of the EVMP®
course for me are the: The Stakeholder Matrix - Managing Stakeholders;
EVMATOM™
Matrix for tracking and managing project tasks; and most valuable, the lifetime
relationship established with EVMI® for onsite visits, and future mentoring.
EVM implementation seems nearly instinctive to me now."
EVMP® -
Earned Value Management Professional®; EVM –
Earned Value Management; BS – Bachelor of Science;
Committee on
National Security Systems (CNSS)
TESTIMONIAL - Ms.
Elizabeth Slang, EVMP®
Ms. Elizabeth Slang, BS (Communication Studies & Public Relations), EVMP®
Earned Value Management Analyst, Scitor Corporation, Virginia
Ms. Slang, Earned Value
Management Analyst at Scitor
described
her EVMP®
credential certification experience as, "I felt that the homework was the
most challenging aspect of the course, however, it prepared me for the EVMP®
credential certification exam, and this certification will ensure [and add]
quality and value to my job".
Ms. Alicia Anderson described her EVMP® credential certification
experience as, “The
5-day EVMP® credential certification training program is equivalent to
the Navy Seals or United States Marine Corps Basic Training. I was covered in
EVMP®
sweat. I am now a strong believer that if I can make it through the
challenging and extensive EVMP®
Earned Value Management Professional®
training, there isn't a problem/issue that I can not solve or overcome. I am
ready and motivated!"
Ms. Silver is an accomplished manager of
design and construction on large multi-building projects involving
design-build and program/construction management services. Ms. Silver has
comprehensive experience in project controls, project management, program
management and design management. Ms. Silver's background includes hands-on
experience in development of proposals, design standards, budgeting, cost
estimating, contract administration, and cost recovery for public sector
facilities and infrastructure programs/projects. Ms. Silver has
developed implementation plans, cost control systems, change orders, claims
management systems, and has instituted operating procedures on the design
phases of multiple programs.
Ms. Silver described her EVMP® experience as, "The EVMP® certification
was the next logical choice in my career development for controlling and
managing projects. I needed to secure the EVMP® credential in order to
transition onto a larger Federal Government program.
Little did I realize when I registered to take ‘The Kwaku Akyeampong
Approach to Earned Value Management Excellence®’ and
Earned Value Management Professional® (EVMP®) certification credential
training, I would receive the most comprehensive Earned Value Management (EVM)
training a project management professional could hope for. This course is
intense. This course is challenging. This course is empowering.
This course is the next right choice for every seasoned project management
professional who wants to make project cost overruns and schedule delays a
thing of the past. EVMI®’s EVMP® training equips you with the knowledge
and tools to manage any project; regardless of size, scale, technical scope
and complexity."
As
Vice President in charge of Gunnison’s Health Information Systems
Division, Ms. Hillard and her Team have been supporting Westat in their most
ambitious health related research projects (such as the National Health and
Nutrition Examination Survey, which is one of the largest and most complex
surveys that collects data on our nation’s health) for almost 15 years. Ms.
Hillard is a Senior Technology Specialist and
Program Manager with more than
25 years of successful experience in designing, developing, and managing
large-scale system integration and development programs.
Ms. Hillard described her EVMP® experience as, “After successfully budgeting
and estimating large systems integration, development and business process
re-engineering projects for many years, I did not think I would gain much
from the EVMP® class, but since many contracts are now coming out with EVM
as a requirement, I felt compelled to take the class. I had assumed
that the class would focus on how to generate the required reports but it
was an extremely comprehensive
and well presented overview of program management, risk management, quality
management, how to ensure your processes and systems are EVM compliant as
well as the technical aspects of how to schedule activities, budget to those
activities, and ensure your projects are on schedule and within budget.”
“We have recently undergone a CMMI business process improvement initiative to
standardize some of our processes and procedures. By incorporating
EVM into these processes, it will help us to monitor and control each of
our tasks in a more standardized way and to ensure quality in all our
products and services”
EVMI®
Earned Value Management Institute® offers world class
training for the following world class credentials and programs which are ALL also
registered trademarks and trademarks of
EVMI® in the USA and in other nations:
'EVMP® Earned Value Management Professional®';
'CAEVM™
Certified Associate in Earned Value Management'™';
'EVMA™
Earned Value Management Architect™'; 'CEVO®
Chief Earned Value Officer®'; RQMP®
Risk & Quality Management Professional®'
;
'SPMP™
Schedule and Planning Management Professional™';
'CCAM®
Certified Control Account Manager®';
'EVMI-CJPA™
EVMI Certified Junior Project Associate™';
'EVMI-CPP™EVMI Certified Project Practitioner™';
'McPM™
Master's Certification in Project Management™';
'BCPM™ Bachelor's
Certification in Project Management™';'APPM™ Advanced
Project and Program Management™';'MPOTA™ Masters Certification in Project Oversight, Transparency and Accountability™';
and
'MPMEVM™
Masters Certification in Project Management and Earned Value Management™'.
EVMI® trademarks in the consulting and
information services domains and fields include "WebEVM™
Web Earned Value Management™",
"EVMpedia®
Earned Value Management pedia®", "EVMInOneDay™
Earned Value Management In One Day™", "EVM Zero In Analysis™
Earned Value Management Zero In Analysis
™",
"EEVM™
Everything Earned Value Management™",
"AEVM™Anything
Earned Value Management™"
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