BernadetteLantz

This will be my first AYE conference. I have 22 years in the software industry and for the past 10 years have worked exclusively on software initiatives for government organizations at the state/city/county level.

I spend most of my time as a project manager. I just sent in my application to take the PMI certification test and by the time I get to Phoenix, the test should be over. I�m really looking forward to the conference and learning more about how to effectively lead, inspire and succeed with technology projects.

When I�m not working, I can usually be found with my 9 year-old daughter or in the kitchen. My family and friends have graciously allowed me to use them as my unofficial �taste testers�. Last year, I was in search of the perfect gingerbread recipe, this year it�s chicken with olives.

Maybe we can find you a stove and you can practice on us! I won't be able to eat the chicken, but I could pick out the olives.

You'll have a number of people with government work and experience presenting and participating, though not so many on the state/local level, so we'll be looking for special insights from you. I'm glad you're coming. - JerryWeinberg 2004.10.21

Bernadette, I'm also glad you're coming. I'm planning to pump you for information about your PMI certification. Specifically, what you learned and whether it was worth it :-) -- JohannaRothman 2004.10.22

Updated: Monday, October 25, 2004