The PMI Chennai Chapter Outreach Portfolio is a cornerstone initiative to connect industry, academia, and the community in cultivating project leadership. As a chartered entity of PMI, USA, the chapter focuses on empowering emerging professionals across corporate and student ecosystems.Our outreach programs aim to close the global talent gap, contributing to the demand for 25 million project managers by 2030.
We partner with Institutions & organizations to deliver skill-building sessions on project management, leadership skills and agile management frameworks.
Through academic collaborations, we introduce students to project management as a life skill and career enabler.
Volunteer-driven leadership development is central to our approach, fostering a robust ecosystem of future-ready professionals.
We align outreach with corporate CSR goals, enabling meaningful community impact through shared values.
Chapter-led events and networking forums encourage knowledge exchange between academia and industry.
Our mentorship and certification programs are designed to equip the next generation of project leaders.
By nurturing these connections, we strengthen the chapter’s presence and reinforce PMI’s global vision of project success.
Please refer our specific pages for more details.
Please reach out to us for a mutually rewarding partnerships
OUTREACH PORTFOLIO TEAM
Dr. B. Shyam Sundar
Dr. B. Shyam Sundar is a Mechanical Engineer, specialized in Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering with Master’s in Business Administration(MBA) and Doctorate in Business Management(Ph.D). He holds International certifications on Project Management (PMP), Disciplined Agile, Lean and Scrum (DALSM),Disciplined Agile and Scrum (DASSM) from PMI, USA. He is a certified Strategy deployment coach, OKR Professional(C-OKRP) & Strategic Planning Expert. He is a certified chartered Engineer (C.Eng.) and recently awarded fellowship in Industrial Engineering (FIIE) by the Indian Institute of Industrial Engineering for the significant contributions rendered to the profession. He is a certified Corporate Director and Certified Board room professional by the ministry of corporate affairs and Directors Institute.
Dr. B. Shyam Sundar is an active volunteer of PMI Chennai Chapter since 2017 and his recent contributions to the chapter are Social Media Task Force Lead and Associate Vice President-Academia. He was instrumental in building Project Management awareness, student relationships and students engagement across various Institutions in and around Coimbatore for Sangamam 20 & 21 conference events. He was a Senior champion for PMI South Asia.
Dr. B. Shyam Sundar has served 20+ years across various manufacturing Industry segments right from Machine tools, Automotive, Oil&Gas/Power, Aerospace, Motors/Pumps, Electrical & Electronics -across various domain area’s such as Manufacturing Engg, Industrial Engg, Manufacturing Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, R&D, Continuous Improvement(Lean,Six Sigma,TQM), Project, Program & Portfolio Management, PMO, Strategic Planning & Management. His last assignment was Chief Operating Officer(COO) for an Electrical &Electronics product Manufacturing Organization. He is currently serving as a Director of Corporate Strategic Management, Global Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) as part of CEO office for Service Global,Inc (California based IT/ITeS firm) and he is currently based out of Coimbatore. To know more, https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-b-shyam-sundar
Srivikraman M
Srivikraman is a seasoned Capital Projects Digitalization Consultant with over 18 years of experience in the AECO sector, specializing in project controls, digital project delivery, and enterprise project intelligence.
He is currently focused on expanding Insynchro’s global footprint, driving strategic growth across regions by enabling organizations to enhance project visibility, governance, and performance through integrated Project Intelligence Platforms and digital project delivery frameworks.
He works closely with government agencies, project owners, consultants, and contractors to align technology with business objectives, strengthen project controls, and improve decision-making across the project lifecycle. His expertise spans solution consulting, stakeholder engagement, and business development within the construction technology ecosystem.
Srivikraman holds PMP® and PMO-CP® certifications and has a postgraduate qualification in Business Analytics. He has been an active member of the Project Management Institute through the PMI Chennai Chapter since 2017 and a dedicated volunteer since 2022, contributing to professional development initiatives and industry events.
He is passionate about knowledge sharing, community engagement, and capacity building, with a strong focus on enabling organizations and professionals to achieve excellence in project delivery.
