Bob Tarne, PMP, CSM, is an accomplished consultant, speaker, and writer. He is currently a Senior Program Manager with IBM, where he specializes in leading business process improvement initiatives following lean/agile project management techniques. Prior to joining IBM, he was a Managing Consultant with PM Solutions, where he was responsible for improving client’s project management practices. His work included measuring project management maturity, implementing methodologies, and establishing project management offices (PMOs). He has also worked as a project manager for Sprint, with experience across all aspects of wireless communications. Bob’s career began in the U.S. Navy where he served for seven years as a Cryptologist.

Bob holds a Master’s Certificate in Project Management from George Washington University. Bob achieved designation as a Project Management Professional 2001, Six Sigma Blackbelt in 2005, and Certified Scrum Master in 2008. He holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois and an MS in Business from Johns Hopkins University – Carey School of Business.