PM Breakfast Meeting - San Jose - April 2023

When:  14 April 2023  7:30 am-9:00 am

Where:  Virtual Meeting (Registrants will receive joining details from Meeting Leader) 

This is a facilitated round table discussion on agenda topics solicited from the attendees during introductions. The intent of the meeting is to promote an informal gathering of project managers to discuss current topics in the profession, receive suggestions from the other attendees on current project challenges, or share/receive information on items of interest.

These meetings are open to anyone who is interested. The only cost is what you order form the menu, separate checks.

Meeting Leaders:  Brian M. McCutcheon, Chun Chow  Contact Meeting Leader

Brian M. McCutcheon, PMP is the Founder of SoftReach Services, Inc. SoftReach Services provides Program and Project Management services for high-tech initiatives from development and deployment to technology infrastructure projects. Enterprises ranging from Fortune 500 companies to Start-Ups entrust their mission critical high-tech initiatives to SoftReach Services. With specializations in Contact Center solutions, Software Development, Telecommunications and Offshore Outsourcing, the professionals of SoftReach Services ensure the success of our clients. Based in Silicon Valley, SoftReach Services was founded in 2002 to provide a unique blend of teamwork and expertise. In collaboration with likeminded professionals, SoftReach Services provides a team approach to Program and Project Management aligned to today’s fast-paced world.

Before establishing SoftReach Services, Brian worked 16 years in System Integration and Professional Services, defining, developing and delivering custom-built solutions, and 3 years in Product Management. He lives in Silicon Valley with his wife, two children and two dogs, and has had the opportunity to live and work in Europe for 14 years. Brian is an active member of the Silicon Valley Chapter of the Project Management Institute (PMI), where he hosts the Chapter’s monthly San Jose Breakfast Roundtable.

Chun Chow, PMP is the Founder and Lead Consultant of BlueBiru Consulting. BlueBiru Consulting provides consulting on HR processes, process improvement, talent and learning systems implementation that improve workforce engagement and empowerment. Prior to BlueBiru Consulting, Chun worked as an implementation program manager delivering cloud applications to mid-size and large businesses for a global talent management software company. He has more than 15 years’ experience with HR and Talent Management technologies specializing in talent and learning management, compliance, on-boarding and customer engagement.  Chun has experience delivering projects in Europe and Asia. 

Monthly Breakfast Meeting - The PMISV Chapter holds  geographically dispersed Breakfast Meetings in San Francisco's Peninsula, South Bay and East bay region. Each gathering of 10 to 15 project managers discuss the current career environment, sharing of information and brainstorming on current challenges. The meeting's agenda is the topics brought by the attendees. Every meeting is facilitated by a Meeting Leader.

PDU Info:   1.5 - Category "Education - Informal Learning" - PDU claiming instructions

Program Agenda: 7:30 AM - Program Begins;  9:00 AM - Adjourn

Food:  The only cost is what you order from the menu. Separate checks.

Registration:  The registration is FREE for anyone interested. Walk-in welcome. Please register online in advance to help the Event Host plan and arrange seats.