MPUG Certificate Instructors
Daniel Bell
Daniel Bell PMP, MCT, MCP, MCTS, is the founder and Managing Partner of MS PROJECT NOW! (www.msprojectnow.com). MSPROJECTNOW! runs our business on Project Server 2010 and have completed several Project Server upgrades to Project Server 2010 beta. He has a strong background in enterprise project and portfolio management (EPM), specializing in the implementation of the Microsoft Project and Portfolio Server applications. In particular, he has been working with the Microsoft Project Portfolio Server application since it was first acquired from UMT by Microsoft and has some of the most complex portfolio server implementation experience in the United States. In addition Dan has extensive experience with database maintenance and design, systems architecture planning, networking technologies, and server operating systems, as well as experience building servers from the ground up. Dan enjoys balancing his work commitments with skiing, exercise, playing the guitar, and coaching members of youth sports.
Check out our helpful BLOG at: http://blogs.msprojectnow.com
Ira Brown
Ira Brown, the founder and president of Project Widgets, is a leader in the field of project management, and is a recognized Microsoft Project expert. He has over fifteen years experience helping organizations implement Enterprise Project Management solutions, and applies his "front line" experiences to ensure the success of your project. Ira is the former president of the Delaware Valley MPUG chapter.
Jacques Goupil
Jacques Goupil, PMP, MCP, MCTS, is a Managing Partner at MS PROJECT NOW! (www.msprojectnow.com). MSPROJECTNOW! runs our business on Project Server 2010 and have completed several Project Server upgrades to Project Server 2010 beta. Jacques was recognized by MSFT for his blogs covering the Project Ignite 2010 (http://blogs.msprojectnow.com). He has over 11 years of professional experience in software design, implementation, and development in the Project Management area. He is an active member of the Project Management community serving as a board member of the Boston Chapter of the Microsoft Project User Group (MPUG). He has his Project Management Professional certification from PMI® and is Microsoft certified in Project Server 2003 and 2007 and is part of the Project 2010 beta. He is life-long trainer and consultant with a very strong background in project management, specializing in developing and improving Project Management processes for clients, and training. Jacques has considerable experience in creating and delivering instructor-led, PMI aligned, Project Management training in both the commercial and public arenas – including several speaking engagements, training sessions, webcasts, and sessions for both PMI and MPUG. In addition to his professional commitments, Jacques has found a work-life balance as an active volunteer with Operation Smile (and former chapter board member), enjoys traveling with his family, and training for marathons. Connect to his professional network.
Check out our helpful BLOG at: http://blogs.msprojectnow.com
Sam Huffman
Sam Huffman has been delivering training for The Versatile Company since 1996. Prior to joining Versatile, he gained insight into Microsoft Project while working at Microsoft as a member of the Microsoft Project development and support team. He has maintained his intimate knowledge of Microsoft Project with each new release and is considered a leading authority on the tool, including the newest enterprise features of Project and Project Server.
During his tenure at Versatile, Sam has honed his instruction skills by delivering programs for approximately 2000 people every year. His reputation for delivering practical wisdom with an upbeat style makes him one of Versatile’s most requested instructors. He is a certified Project Management Professional(PMP) and holds Microsoft's MCITP and MCT credentials.
Sam is a frequent content contributor to MPUG and speaks to large groups often about MS Project, enterprise project management and the discipline of project management as a foundation for success.
Check out the Versatile Company Web site at www.versatilecompany.com
Collin Quiring
Collin Quiring has worked in the area of Project Management for over 15 years. He has implemented Project Management Office’s for two separate companies during that time and has worked with clients across industries and of various sizes. This includes Fortune 100, Global 100, mid-market and small-market organizations.
During his career, he has developed a passion for helping organizations better understand their Project and Resource Management needs and the methodologies to obtain and maintain that information. His focus is on aligning an organization’s strategic objectives with the business and technology processes required to demonstrate effective results.
From a technical perspective, Collin is an expert in Microsoft Project Server. He has worked with all aspects of the tool from installation to configuration to daily administration. Due to his business perspective and insight, he has always worked with clients to have the software match the business needs as much as possible– rather than forcing the business to change everything they do to match a software setting.
Read Collin’s blog at www.PMPSpecialists.com/blog
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Bill Raymond
Mr. William E Raymond, Vice President, Pcubed Products & Services
Certified Project Manager, Boston University
Microsoft Project MVP
Bill Raymond has served the Project Management industry for nearly 20 years. A business person at heart, with a strong technical background, he is able to focus on delivering successful projects while architecting technical solutions to improve team performance. His project experience ranges from managing commercial software releases to implementing ERP systems and developing business processes to build corporate governance policies and standards.
Throughout his career, Bill has always embraced new technologies to help companies organize, prioritize and manage their largest projects. With his technical background, he has helped organizations in realizing the full potential of their project management and collaboration tools to improve efficiencies in project timeline management and communication.
Bill is current the Vice President of Products & Services at Program Planning Professionals, Inc. (Pcubed) and has held the prestigious title of Microsoft Project MVP since 2001. In 2009, Bill was awarded a Community Leader Award by MPUG -- The largest community User Group for Microsoft Project.
You can visit Bill’s BLOG and company website at:
Blog: http://projectnation.net
Pcubed: http://www.pcubed.com
Leadership : http://www.mpug.com/News/Pages/MPUGThanksCommunityLeadersinAwardCeremony.aspx