Episode 02: From Engineer to Project Management Consultant with Brutus Segun

In this episode of Project Zero, host Alex Tuck interviews Brutus Segun, the founder of Innovation SGP and a seasoned project manager. Brutus shares his journey from working with technical ecosystems to formally entering the project management field as a titleholder in 2018 with the state of Kansas. He discusses how his background in engineering, software development, and political science has informed his project management approach, particularly in handling complex state government projects like HCBS compliance in Kansas. Brutus emphasizes the importance of humility, technical skills, and delivering sustainable value in project management. He also provides advice for new project managers and highlights the significance of understanding domain-specific knowledge. The episode concludes with a speed round and Brutus sharing his vision of fixing world hunger if given unlimited resources.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:23 Journey into Project Management01:54 Transition from Engineering to Project Management05:43 Brutus' Project Zero13:18 Lessons Learned and Career Growth19:24 Advice for Aspiring Project Managers22:08 Speed Round and Final Reflections26:55 Conclusion and Contact InformationConnect with Brutus SegunLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brutus-segun/Connect with Alex Tuck Personal LinkedIn: @Alex Tuck Website: www.tuckconsultinggroup.com Company LinkedIn: @Tuck Consulting Group Email: [email protected]