Voice of the PMI-NEW Speaker Team Members
Power Skills
No matter what industry you work in, there are project management fundamentals that are considered an essential part of your day-to-day. This panel event puts our PMI-NEW Speaker Team in the forefront to share their unique experiences carrying out these essential tasks and to answer moderator-directed questions along with questions from the audience, if time permits.
Learning Objective:
Learn the subtle, or not-so-subtle, differences across a variety of industries pertaining to the fundamental functions of:
- Risk Management
- Triple Constraints (Scope, Time, Cost) Management
- Stakeholders Management
- Communication
- AI and Project Fundamentals
Speakers
Nila Vaishnav
Moderator
Nila is a talented IT Professional, an experienced Project Manager, and a teacher. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge while also having a thirst for gaining new knowledge.
While working for diverse industries for more than 20 years, Nila has developed subject matter expertise in specific areas of IT and Project Management. She also taught IT courses at Wisconsin Technical Colleges. She has leveraged these experiences in her new part-time career as a public speaker along with her co-speaker Kate Milani, to speak on specific Project Management topics. Nila’s credentials include a BA in Economics and Psychology from St. Xavier’s College in India, a BS in Computer Science and Information Systems from the University of Wisconsin, and a PMP certificate from the Project Management Institute. Nila is currently serving as the speaker selection team member.
Tim Henning
Panelist
Tim Hennig is an accomplished IT and GIS professional with over a decade of experience leading complex technology initiatives in the public sector. As the driving force behind the Village of Bellevue’s enterprise IT and geospatial systems, Tim has managed the full lifecycle of critical infrastructure projects—ranging from network and cloud/server migrations to cybersecurity, enterprise GIS, asset management, permitting systems, and so on. His leadership has produced measurable results, including award-winning GIS solutions that have improved operational efficiency and enhanced public engagement.
Tim brings a strong foundation in project management, system architecture, and cross-departmental collaboration, earning a reputation for delivering solutions that align with organizational goals while navigating regulatory requirements, budget constraints, and emerging technology trends. He is an alumnus of UW–Platteville, UW–Oshkosh, and Fox Valley Technical College, where his academic work focused on Organizational Change Leadership, Project Management, Geographic Information Systems, Urban Planning, and Information Technology.
Todd Generotzke
Panelist
For over two decades, Todd has led enterprise-level program portfolios across Fortune 500s, high-growth ventures, and global manufacturers. Whether it’s integrating IT systems post-acquisition, standing up PMOs from scratch, or rescuing red-line initiatives, Todd delivers results that move the needle – on time, under budget, and aligned with strategic intent.
Todd holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin, along with master’s degrees in project management and business administration. Todd is also certified as a Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) and Project Management Professional (PMP), underscoring his commitment to disciplined execution and strategic leadership.
John Westman
Panelist
John is the Engineering & Technical Publication Manager for the HES (Heavy Equipment Segment) of the Applied Solutions Group, an affiliate of The HEICO Companies, and has 25+ yrs of engineering design and project management experience, primarily in the mobile construction equipment manufacturing, aeronautical system design and test, and DOD design and fabrication industries. He obtained a BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Michigan Technological University and a MSA in Business from Central Michigan University.
He also is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute (PMI). John serves as Treasurer for the L’Anse Masonic Lodge #547 and is on the Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) for the Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MMET) program at Michigan Technological University.
