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By popular request, PMI-NEFL is hosting a local project manager panel discussion on projects shaping our community. This interactive session will highlight project management best practices from diverse industries, showcasing the unique challenges and successes of real-world initiatives.  Whether you are looking to gain fresh insights, expand your professional toolkit, or connect with fellow practitioners, this program promises to deliver valuable takeaways and engaging dialogue. 

Our featured panelists include:

1. Archana Choudhary 

Archana Choudhary, Vice President at Deutsche Bank, has 19 years of project management expertise. A Gold Winner at the 2025 Titan Women in Business Awards, Archana serves as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at PMI Northeast Florida, co-leads the PMP Study Group at PMI Finland, and has been the 2025 Judge Panel at the PMI PMO Global Awards, Globee Awards for Technology, and Stevie Awards. With speaking engagements at PMI Dallas, Agile New England, and PMI Carolina, Archana shares actionable insights on leadership, innovation, and navigating modern PM challenges. 

1. Eduardo Perez 

Eduardo Perez is an accomplished Electromechanical Engineer and business executive with extensive experience in the global power generation sector. Over the course of his career, he has successfully designed, constructed, commissioned, and supported the startup of more than 3.5 GW of power capacity across diverse technologies, fuels, and natural resources worldwide.  

As Co-Founder and Director of Operations, Projects, and Business Development at DECONS ENERGY, LLC, based in Jacksonville, Florida, Mr. Perez leads the identification, negotiation, contracting, and execution of turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects and services. His focus spans power generation and high-voltage infrastructure.  

Prior to founding DECONS ENERGY, Mr. Perez held senior positions with leading companies in the energy industry.  With a proven record of technical expertise, business leadership, and international project execution, Mr. Perez brings a unique perspective to advancing sustainable and reliable energy solutions worldwide. 

1. John Priest 

John Priest has built his career at ADT, where he has focused on implementing best-practice PM techniques supporting sales teams and improving the customer experience in residential and small business security. His work centers on leading projects that provide new tools and techniques for phone sale agents, simplify processes, optimize tools like SalesForce, and remove barriers that impact an agent’s ability to sell. With a deep understanding of both sales operations and customer needs, John helps direct resources, create solutions, and execute projects that make selling more effective, increase revenue & units sold, and strengthen ADT’s ability to provide customer solutions protecting homes and families.   

Join us in person at Aloft Hotel for dinner and a 2 PDU program!  

When 

September 15th 5:30 pm (Note: Registration and Dinner start at 5:30 pm - See Agenda Below) 

Where  

Aloft Jacksonville Tapestry Park 

4812 W Deer Lake Dr 

Jacksonville FL 32246 

904-998-4448 

Agenda  

Facilitated by Mary Kay Nedrich 

Agenda  

• 5:30 - 6:00 - Registration, Networking, Dinner Served 

• 6:00 - 6:10 - Opening comments and introductions 

• 6:10 - 7:00 - Feature Presentation—"Project Management Panel Discussion” 

• 7:00 - 7:15 - Break 

• 7:15 - 8:00 - Feature Presentation—"Panel discussion continues” 

• 8:15 - 8:00 - Meeting, Questions & Answers, Closing Remarks 

*Register by September 12th to secure your dinner reservation.  Walkins welcome for presentation only. 

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