PMI Austin Chapter Meeting (In-Person)
Program:
Hurry! There seats are limited! We will open at 5:00 pm with dinner (vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available onsite) and informal networking sessions.
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.: Networking/Dinner available (0.5 PDU Power Skills)
6:00 – 6:30 p.m.: Message from our Chapter President & Chapter Updates (0.5 PDU Power Skills)
6:30 – 7:30 p.m.: Project Management in Action: Driving Success in Cybersecurity Incident Response - PDU (1 Ways of Working)
7:30 p.m.: Green Dot-Blue Dot announcements & Post-event Networking
Note: We will close registration 24 hours before the event starts.
Speaker Bio
Julio Ruiz
Julio Ruiz is an experienced Project Manager with over 12 years of expertise in information security, software development, and digital marketing projects. Currently, he works at Avasek, a cybersecurity consulting firm based in New Jersey, where he manages IT projects, incident response, and infrastructure monitoring for clients in the U.S. and Canada. Previously, Julio managed technology and innovation projects across Central and South America.
Julio holds multiple certifications, including PMP®, KMP, Scrum Master, and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor. Academically, he has a degree in Systems Engineering from Universidad Simón Bolívar (Colombia), a specialization in Project Management Engineering from North University (Colombia), and an MBA from Amberton University (Texas). He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education in Leadership Studies, Emergency Management at Louisiana State University Shreveport.
As an active PMI volunteer, Julio co-founded the PMI Caribe Colombia Chapter and served in roles such as web and social media administrator during his transition to the U.S. He later joined the PMI Dallas Chapter's board as Vice President of Applied Project Management, where he led programs connecting project management with schools, universities, and communities in the Dallas area.
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Project Management in Action: Driving Success in Cybersecurity Incident Response |
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In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, cybersecurity incidents pose significant challenges for organizations, and responding effectively requires more than just technical knowledge. This presentation is designed for project managers who may not be experts in cybersecurity but want to understand how their project management skills can be applied to this critical area. You will discover the vital role project management plays in organizing, mobilizing, and streamlining cybersecurity incident response efforts. By leveraging familiar project management principles, participants will learn how to adapt their strategies for managing complex incident response projects—ensuring alignment with business objectives even in high-stress, time-sensitive situations. We will discuss the unique challenges project managers face in incident response, including navigating rapidly evolving cyber threats, managing limited resources, and balancing stakeholder expectations. Attendees will leave with practical insights into fostering adaptability, resilience, and collaboration within their teams, empowering them to lead more effective and timely cybersecurity incident responses without needing to be technical experts. |
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Important Note: If you are a PMI member from another chapter, please register as a non-chapter member for this event and self-report your PDU credit. Also remember to use the same full name and email ID used for PMI membership.
This event will be recorded for our online audience. If you have any objections, we suggest you register for the virtual chapter meeting.
In-Person Event Price: $35 for members and $40 for non-members.
Questions
For any issues with registration email VP of Operations and for questions about claiming PDUs email VP of Professional Development
