Dr. Ricardo Vargas

        Ricardo is an experienced leader in global operations, project management, business transformation and crisis management. Founder and managing director of Macrosolutions, a consulting firm with international operations in energy, infrastructure, IT, oil and finance, he managed more than $20 billion in international projects in the past 25 years. Former chairman of the Project Management Institute (PMI), Ricardo created and led the Brightline Initiative from 2016 to 2020 and was the director of project management and infrastructure at the United Nations, leading more than 1,000 projects in humanitarian and development projects. He wrote 16 books in the field, has delivered 250 keynote addresses in 40 countries, and hosts the “5 Minutes Podcast,” which has reached 12 million views. Ricardo holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, a master’s in Industrial Engineering, and an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering.

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        How to Navigate the AI Revolution in Project Management

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