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Mario Klaes,
PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum Master, SAFe POPM
Biography
Mr. Klaes is a seasoned Portfolio Manager with over 18 years of experience with a strong background in project management, software development, business process re-engineering, and change management.
Over his career, he has led many multi-disciplinary work teams, delivering transformational projects for industries like Education, Oil and Gas, Mining, IT/Software Development, Telecommunications, Business Consulting, and the Public Sector.
Academic Credentials
- Bachelor’s in Data Processing, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, 2002
- Specialization in Strategic Planning, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, 2023
- Postgraduate Certificate in Project Management, Centennial College, 2018
- Certificate in Machine Learning, University of Toronto DSI, 2024
Areas of Specialization
- School of Business — Scope and Quality Management
- School of Business — Schedule and Cost Management (with Microsoft Project)
Areas of Expertise
- Project Management
- Portfolio Management
- Change Management (AKDAR, at al)
- Microsoft Project
- Software Development languages i.e. C, C++, PHP, and Python.
- Excel: Pivot tables, Macros and VBA (Visual Basic Advanced)
- Databases: SQL Server, Oracle, SQL Light, and IBM DB2 (SQL queries, Triggers, Pro C, Stored Procedures)
Career Highlights
Over the past 10 years, Mr. Klaes worked in many industries. Most recently, he was Portfolio Manager at Bell Canada, responsible for Mobile Device Management, procurement, contract/contractor management, and software development. Before that, he worked for 6 years in the Oil and Gas industry, leading projects in research and development (nanotechnology and subsea engineering), Oil Rig procurement, and other industry initiatives.
Publications
Klaes, Mario et at. Title: Project Management with PDCA (“Gerenciamento de Projetos com PDCA”), 1st Edition, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2016. ISBN-13: 978-8550800424.