Dharam Singh
Leading PgMP® & PfMP® Trainer & Mentor, Award Winning Speaker
Founder & CEO, vCare Project Management
- As the CEO of vCare Project Management, he has spent 30 years delivering complex projects and nurturing high-performing teams across the globe. His passion for inspiring transformation has driven him to empower project management professionals through tailored training solutions that align with industry best practices and cutting-edge methodologies. The cornerstone of his teaching philosophy is to nurture the skills professionals need to thrive in today's fast-paced, constantly evolving business landscape.
- As of 15th November 2024, he has contributed to the success of 521 global PgMP®s from 56 countries. In 2022 alone, he contributed to the success of 74 PgMP®s, accounting for 12% of the global PgMP®s for that year.
- As of 15th November 2024, he has contributed to the success of 148 global PfMP®s from 30 countries. In 2022 alone, he contributed to the success of 25 PfMP®s, accounting for 13% of the global PfMP®s for that year.
- He has spearheaded more than 100 specialized training sessions in PMP®, PfMP®, PgMP®, PMI-RMP®, PMI-SP®, PMI-ACP®, CAPM®, PMI-PBA®, ITIL®, and PRINCE2® across the USA, Australia, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Dubai, India, Singapore, Canada, and Malaysia.
- He has served in multiple leadership capacities with the PMI Sydney Chapter, including as a member of the Board of Directors, Certification Director, and Company Secretary, where he provided strategic oversight, managed certification programs, and upheld corporate governance standards.
- He was recognized as the winner of the Global Training & Development Leadership Award by CHRO Asia at the 25th World HRD Congress in Mumbai for his outstanding contributions to global training and development.
- He is the founder and yoga teacher at YiPEE Yoga (Yoga in Park for Extreme Energy) since 2011, advocating for the integration of yoga into corporate life to enhance productivity and efficiency.
Rodrick Patterson
Veteran Small Business Owner | Servant Leader | Trainer and Coach
- First Lieutenant Patterson's path to success is nothing short of impressive. Enlisting at just 17 years old, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and a Master of Science degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
- With over 11 years of experience in the defense industry, he is passionate about delivering exceptional outcomes in high-risk, high-demand scenarios. His expertise in cloud administration and architecture, coupled with Doctor of Strategic Leadership (c), PgMP®, PMP®, CSCP®, PSM® qualifications, allows him to foster alliances among executives, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders.
- Additionally, as an adjunct faculty at Southern New Hampshire University, he teaches online courses on logistics, supply chain, operations management, contracting/procurement, and project management while mentoring a diverse student population.
- His experience as a veteran small business owner and entrepreneur has also allowed him to offer various program and project management services, travel consulting services, executive management, and financial consulting to clients.
Mala Kumari
Agile Program Management Expert & Leadership Coach
- Mala is a distinguished Agile expert and certified project and program management professional, bringing over 28 years of comprehensive experience across Finance, Government, Real Estate, Telecommunications, Health and Consulting sectors. She has held senior leadership roles at prominent organizations, including Wells Fargo, Commonwealth Bank of Australia and IBM. With a deep foundation in Agile frameworks, specializing in Scrum and Kanban, Mala is adept at establishing, mentoring, and optimizing high-performing scrum teams to drive Agile adoption across varied environments.
- Throughout her career, Mala has strategically enhanced team dynamics, fostered continuous improvement, and ensured alignment with Agile principles, leading to significant gains in productivity, project efficiency, and measurable business outcomes. Her experience in Agile transformation, combined with her expertise in managing complex, large-scale projects and programs, provides her with unique insights into the challenges and opportunities that Agile professionals and project manager’s encounter.
- As a mentor for Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) candidates and project and program management professionals, Mala brings a practical, results-driven coaching style. She guides professionals in mastering Agile practices, managing intricate projects and programs, and seamlessly integrating methodologies into their own work environments. Her extensive expertise makes her a highly valuable resource for individuals aiming to advance their Agile and project management capabilities and achieve industry-recognized certifications.
- Mala has actively contributed to the advancement of the project management profession through her certifications, expertise, and engagements. She holds PMI-ACP®, PgMP®, and Certified Scrum Master (CSM®) certifications, showcasing her extensive knowledge in Agile methodologies and program management. Mala is deeply involved in the global project management community and advocates for best practices in program and Agile management.
- Mala holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Metallurgical Engineering. Originally from India, Mala has developed a robust career with a focus on Agile methodologies and program management, bringing technical expertise and strategic vision to her work.
Viviane Arazi
Enthusiastic Program Manager, and Project Manager, Trainer and Coach
- Viviane Arazi has over 30 years of experience in IT leadership and delivering Information Technology services, solutions and new business development, Program and Project Management in a commercial environment.
- She is a certified PMI PgMP®, PMP®, ACP®, DASSM®, Axelos Prince2®, Scrum.Org Professional Scrum Master-II and Professional Scrum Product Owner-I.
- Viviane ran PMP exam preparation, Agile, Scrum and Design Thinking courses.
- She has coached 300+ project managers assigned to the same Clients, guiding them to improve their application of project management tools and techniques and the soft skills needed to play the role.
- She is an active volunteer of the Project Management Institute (PMI) Central Italy Chapter in the Training team board.
- In addition to her professional interests, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, watching movies, reading and travelling.
Peter Kazimir
Visionary Project and Program Leader, Trainer and Mentor
- Peter Kazimir is a results-driven program leader with over 18 years of experience in tech and supply chain, specializing in digital transformation, process optimization, and operational excellence. He has a proven track record in technology, supply chain innovation, and business process transformation, leading global initiatives that drive efficiency, scalability, and strategic impact. He is passionate about leveraging technology, data, and Project, Programs, Lean, and Agile methodologies to optimize performance, enhance team collaboration, and deliver high-impact solutions that align with business objectives.
- He is a certified PMI Authorized Training Partner PMP Instructor, which qualifies him to train and assist others in certification.
- As a visionary leader, he has successfully set high-level program designs and managed performance, facilitation, communication, and advocacy efforts. His ability to gather and analyze information to form actionable insights has been instrumental in contextualizing and implementing global strategies at the regional and national levels.
- He is an active member of the Project Management Institute (PMI) where he hosts PMI Coffee Talk. He has been a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) for 12 years, Program Management Professional (PgMP) for 6 years and Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) for 1 year. He recently acquired also PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification. Furthermore, he has certifications in Projects in Controlled Environment (PRINCE2), Managing Successful Programmes (MSP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), ITIL v3 and v4, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP).
- Apart from his professional pursuits, he has a passion for fitness, enjoys reading, traveling, and cherishing moments with his family and friends.
- He received his Master’s Degree in Information Systems and RNDr. Degree in Neural Networks at University of Pavol Jozef Safarik (Slovakia). He holds PhD degree in knowledge management from College of Management (Slovakia).
