Featuring visionary keynotes, technical deep-dives, partner expertise, and real-world customer stories, designed to enhance and advance your Planview journey.
1:00-5:00pm
8:30 – 5:00pm
8:30 – 2:00pm
Razat Gaurav is the chief executive officer of Planview, joining the company in 2021. Razat has over 25 years of experience in the enterprise software space, with a proven track record of driving innovation-based growth and scaling up technology businesses. He is a trusted advisor to leading executives, boards and investors on topics related to digital transformation initiatives.
At Planview, he has helped develop a mission-driven culture, significantly accelerated product innovations, and anchored the company on both customer and employee success. All this together with thoughtful M&A has led to Planview more than doubling its annual recurring revenue while maintaining a profitable growth trajectory.
Prior to joining Planview, Razat was the CEO of LLamasoft, the leader in AI-based supply chain design and decisioning software, which more than doubled its revenue with an expanded product vision during his tenure. Previously, Razat held leadership positions at Blue Yonder, i2 Technologies, and Ernst & Young’s management consulting practice, and served on the Board of Directors of Sparta Systems and LLamasoft.
Razat was recognized by Goldman Sachs as one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of 2020, and by The Software Report as one of the Top 50 SaaS CEOs in 2023. He actively participates in the CNBC and Wall Street Journal CEO Councils.
He is also engaged in various philanthropic and policy initiatives related to medical research, STEM education across minorities, and efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Razat graduated with honors in engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago.
Razat is a foodie. He can tell you the best restaurants in most major cities (Austin, Chicago, London, Napa Valley, and New Delhi, at least!). Other facts: “Eye of the Tiger” is (and always will be) his walk-on song; he’s tough to beat at ping-pong; and he loves reading, hiking, and spending time with his family.
Louise K. Allen is the chief products officer at Planview, responsible for Planview’s Products organization spanning product strategy, positioning, and roadmaps for Planview’s Portfolio Management and Work Management solutions. She has more than 20 years of experience in strategic product direction with a passion for delivering innovative products and solutions to the marketplace. Louise has been a driving force in Planview’s diversity and inclusion initiative by co-founding the Women@Planview ERG (Employee Resource Group).
Louise joined Planview in 2008 from QuickArrow, where she served as vice president of product strategy and drove the company from self-funded startup to consistently profitable powerhouse. She has also held leadership positions with Tivoli Systems, an IBM company, and NetQoS. Louise has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Trinity University and an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin.
Louise currently lives in Austin and has two amazing kids. True to her tennis background, she enjoys golf, swimming, and working out. She is passionate about mentoring the next generation of talent and volunteers her time as a mentor at Ceresa and informally for up-and-coming leaders.
Belinda Goodrich is a dynamic leader in project management, organizational transformation, and risk management, with over 25 years of experience driving excellence across diverse industries. Currently serving as the head of the Project Management Center of Excellence at Ulteig, Belinda is at the forefront of elevating project management maturity and aligning project leadership with organizational strategy in a rapidly growing engineering consulting firm. Her initiatives have significantly enhanced governance, transparency, and accountability in project execution.
Estela inspires change by harnessing nearly two decades of proven experience in Program Management, Enterprise Portfolio, and Digital Transformations. A passion for building nimble, high-performing teams has enabled her to establish and run Program Offices in diverse Fortune 500 companies supporting global portfolios of over $400M. These Journeys have stimulated innovations that span EPMO, CX/CRM, ITSM and BPR domains.
Chris brings nearly 15 years of manufacturing experience to provide strategic leadership in business transformation and operational excellence. His extensive experience allows him to address today's challenges with a unique viewpoint. Chris excels at driving performance by connecting opportunities with innovative solutions, leveraging his deep understanding of industry trends and cutting-edge technologies to deliver impactful results. He is known for building strong partnerships and working cross-functionally to achieve shared goals and objectives.
Join a panel of project and portfolio management experts as they discuss what it takes to achieve excellence in project execution. They will cover topics related to the value of PMO today, challenging the organizational norms, skills vs titles in resource management, best practices for structuring teams, and more.
Rob Gatch is a Solution Architect at Planview with over 18 years of Program/Project management experience across DoD and civilian corporations worldwide. Currently supporting and implementing PPM Pro, Rob has been a Solutions Delivery expert and consultant for Planview since 2015. He is the founder of Gatch Consulting, LLC (formerly RTTC Group), established in 2004 to provide specialized government and corporate IT consulting services. Rob brings extensive expertise in government contracting, PLM eMatrix implementation, WMS and Supply Chain implementation, offshore IT services management, and network/infrastructure management.
Join the City of San Antonio as they showcase how their IT Department leverages PPM Pro's request entity to manage project intake, change requests, and support tickets. Learn practical approaches to configuring workflows, required fields, and approval gates within a single platform. Through real implementation examples, discover effective tracking and reporting methods. Ideal for PPM Pro administrators and project leaders looking to optimize processes and strengthen their PMO.
Estela inspires change by harnessing nearly two decades of proven experience in Program Management, Enterprise Portfolio, and Digital Transformations. A passion for building nimble, high-performing teams has enabled her to establish and run Program Offices in diverse Fortune 500 companies supporting global portfolios of over $400M. These Journeys have stimulated innovations that span EPMO, CX/CRM, ITSM and BPR domains.
Gareth Bradley is the Vice President of Product Management at Planview, bringing over a decade of expertise in innovation management, data science, and strategic portfolio and project management. He has partnered with some of the world's largest financial services, pharmaceutical, and product development organizations to deliver data-driven, innovative solutions that drive business impact. Gareth specializes in leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence to optimize the innovation lifecycle—focusing on idea prioritization, evaluation, and selection—while enhancing user experience and aligning strategic portfolios and projects to maximize value, efficiency, and execution success
Explore a real-world AI adoption journey in project management. Learn how Cognizant integrated AI-driven capabilities like sentiment analysis and Copilot in AdaptiveWork, aligning with their PMO and driving adoption through experimentation, governance, and team engagement. Gain practical insights on overcoming challenges, securing executive buy-in, and maximizing AI's impact.
Christine Bergey currently leads the IT project management office as well as an organization that develops in house applications and performs tool usage coaching. She is the business process owner of the Planview tool suite globally and lead the implementation of the tools using Planview's FastTrack program in 2023. Christine has 25 years of experience in the manufacturing industry (both chemical and petroleum refining), spending over 20 years in the Health Environment and Safety space before transitioning (back) to IT.
Nicole Kungel is the Director of Professional Services Operations at WEX, where she has been a driving force since 2017. With over 25 years of experience in Product Technology and Portfolio Management, Nicole has held diverse roles spanning Software Engineering, Product Management, Program Delivery, and Portfolio Management. She is known for her analytical problem-solving skills, which consistently lead to accurate, data-driven insights and reliable execution. Nicole brings a strategic mindset and deep operational expertise to every initiative, making her a trusted leader in delivering transformative outcomes.
Joey Pardo is a seasoned Business Process Consultant in the Professional Services organization at WEX Inc., with over six years of diverse experience within the company. Currently serving as the lead Planview administrator, Joey curates optimal user experiences and pushes the boundaries of what's possible with their technology solutions. With a focus on delivering value, he is a key support resource for all departments and provides premier performance visibility for stakeholders. Joey's expertise in business processes and commitment to excellence make him a valuable speaker on topics related to process improvement and effective project management.
In this session, project and portfolio management leaders will share how they tailored Portfolios and ProjectPlace to their varying project management use cases. They will provide practical approaches for matching the right Planview solutions to the right teams, how to promote adoption and increase engagement and effectiveness.
Jeff White brings 20+ years of experience in software engineering, sales, project management, and consulting, with the last 10 years focused on delivering PPM platforms for large global enterprises. As an expert in Planview Adaptive, he specializes in driving strategic execution, enhancing operational efficiency, and leading enterprise-wide transformations through innovative portfolio and project management solutions. Jeff's deep expertise in technology-driven business strategies enables organizations to optimize performance, streamline operations, and maximize the value of their PPM investments.
Dr. Alex Atencio brings over 20 years of expertise to his role as SVP and Head of Enterprise Project Management. With a Ph.D. in Organizational Development and Project Management, he is a seasoned leader specializing in PMO leadership, enterprise strategy, and technology-driven transformation. Through his expertise in developing and executing enterprise-wide initiatives, Dr. Atencio helps organizations navigate the future, manage the present, and optimize the past by aligning innovation, business objectives, and operational excellence.
Discover how Axos Bank's PMO went from near disbandment to a strategic powerhouse by shifting from process-driven management to an outcome-focused approach. They built a value-driven framework centered on business impact, strategic alignment, and adaptability—ensuring projects are prioritized by measurable outcomes, not influence. By streamlining intake, eliminating bottlenecks, and applying dynamic prioritization, they restored leadership trust and redefined the PMO as a driver of success.
Jenna is a senior enterprise project management leader with over 15 years of managing projects and teams in retail, sales, customer service and healthcare industries. She has deep understanding of waterfall, hybrid and agile project management methodologies. and progressive experience in technical project management with a strong focus on managing software development projects and vendor implementations.
Learn how using OKRs for project value realization creates a powerful success measurement approach. Moda Health will show how they track both quantitative metrics and qualitative outcomes to demonstrate business value. See how Planview OKRs and PowerBI in Portfolios provide visibility into project success and simplify stakeholder reporting. This visual framework connects strategic objectives to tangible results throughout the project lifecycle.
Chris brings nearly 15 years of manufacturing experience to provide strategic leadership in business transformation and operational excellence. His extensive experience allows him to address today's challenges with a unique viewpoint. Chris excels at driving performance by connecting opportunities with innovative solutions, leveraging his deep understanding of industry trends and cutting-edge technologies to deliver impactful results. He is known for building strong partnerships and working cross-functionally to achieve shared goals and objectives.
The vast majority of organizations struggle with the basics required to advance in a technology-driven world. If your organization is like this, don't worry—you're not alone. Discover why focusing only on technology can make it hard for organizations to succeed. Learn how to identify critical skill gaps to greatly increase your chances of success. Abbott will share real stories of both failures and successes and reveal the key frameworks that can make a difference.
Tasha is an inspiring Project Management leader and coach who is dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations to achieve their full potential. Over the years, she has spearheaded impactful projects, ranging from modernizing office spaces to launching data-driven products and saving millions through cloud migration. Tasha has a remarkable ability to navigate complex landscapes, foster seamless communication, and build consensus amongst diverse teams.
Learn how treating stakeholders as customers can improve project management adoption and outcomes. This session explores a flexible, user-focused approach that adapts to different teams by providing the right tools, training, and integrations. Discover how tailored support and seamless system integration drive engagement, streamline processes, and help teams deliver better results at every level of the organization.
PPM Pro reporting offers robust capabilities, but with HTML and Calculated Fields, you can take it even further. This session explores how to enhance your reports with advanced formatting, dynamic layouts, and executive-friendly visualizations. Learn how to create reports like Business Charters and detailed summaries, overcome common reporting constraints, and unlock new possibilities to drive better insights and decisions.
Annie Moseanko serves as the Senior Director of Global Services at Shiji which, operates both Services Excellence and Digital Transformation. With a proven track record of driving innovation and operational excellence, she specializes in leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance client experiences and streamline business processes. Her leadership philosophy centers on strategic vision, team empowerment, and fostering collaboration to deliver transformative results. Currently focused on expanding Shiji's impact adding value to Shiji's business users, she is passionate about shaping the future of services engagements through technology-driven solutions.
John Foreman, a Senior Project System Analyst at Shiji Group, has over two decades of experience in the hospitality industry. He has dedicated the past 10 years to the technology side, specializing in implementing and enhancing enterprise solutions. In his current role, John focuses on streamlining processes, improving system efficiencies, and driving technological solutions that create measurable business value through business process optimization. He has led successful technology implementations, seamlessly connecting systems and delivering critical data to support decision-making. These implementations have increased revenue and margin goals, improved compliance, and improved data-driven outcomes. With broad technical and business expertise, including business intelligence and application development, John combines technical acumen with strategic insight to help organizations transform their project management operations.
Melissa started at Planview as an Implementation Consultant, moved into a Solution Architect role before starting her current Management role. She is experienced in enterprise-wide Strategic, Program, Project, and Service Portfolio Management implementations for Fortune 100 and 500 clients in a wide variety of industries. Melissa earns high marks for customer satisfaction and retention. Prior to joining Planview, Melissa was a former customer, working as a Planview Administrator and Project Manager. Melissa is SAFe 6.0 and LPM 6.0 certified.
Jonathan Torres is an AdaptiveWork Solution Architect committed to delivering scalable, high-impact solutions, with a strong track record of successfully onboarding enterprise clients. Jonathan is experienced in project management, stakeholder engagement, and process optimizations which accelerate time to value and long-term success.