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Join us for an insightful presentation led by Purvi, a Black Belt-certified expert in Agile project management lifecycles, who brings a wealth of experience in driving efficiency and innovation across IT initiatives. Purvi will guide Project Managers through the concept of optimized workflows, contrasting them with more traditional approaches and highlighting the impact on project outcomes. She’ll emphasize the critical role of business sponsors in identifying pain points and setting clear expectations for features—whether you're building a new IT system or enhancing an existing one. The session will explore where optimization fits within the project lifecycle, how it enables agility, the benefits and challenges of implementation, and real-world success stories. Walk away with actionable strategies to unlock greater project success through smarter, more focused workflow optimization. 

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

When 

10/20/25 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 

Price  

Members (dinner included): $35.00

Non members (dinner included): $40.00

No Dinner: $15.00 

Agenda  

Presented by Purvi Bhatt 

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

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

• 6:10 - 7:00 - Feature Presentation—Importance of Optimization Workflow in Project Management 

• 7:00 - 7:15 - Break 

• 7:15 - 8:00 - Meeting, Questions & Answers, Closing Remarks

*Register by October 17th to secure your dinner reservation.   

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Facilitator | Purvi Bhatt 

Purvi Bhatt is a seasoned leader in strategic initiatives and product management, with over 27 years of experience driving transformation across the healthcare technology landscape. She leads major programs at CVS Health and Aetna, focusing on innovation, operational excellence, and digital strategy. She specializes in transforming bold ideas into scalable solutions.

Her career is defined by a relentless pursuit of efficiency and customer satisfaction. Purvi has been managing global teams across 20+ locations, overseeing multimillion dollar portfolios. She brings clarity, collaboration, and a touch of curiosity to every challenge from streamlining provider onboarding to launching AI-driven workflows. She thrives in fast-paced environments, loves mentoring teams, and believes that innovation should always serve people first.

Purvi’s expertise spans digital strategy development, product lifecycle management, Six Sigma methodologies, and financial planning. She has built robust ecosystems for provider networks, introduced AI investment categories into IT portfolios, and led broad-scale change management efforts.

Her academic foundation includes an MBA from University of North Florida and a MS in Computer Information Systems from Boston University. She holds certifications in Six Sigma (Black Belt and Green Belt), PMP, and Scrum Master, underscoring her commitment to structured excellence and agile innovation.

Purvi’s leadership is marked by a deep understanding of healthcare operations, a visionary approach to technology adoption, and a collaborative spirit that fosters cultures of accountability and care. Whether optimizing workflows or launching new products, she brings insight, strategy, and heart to every initiative.