Episode 16: The Art of Organized Chaos in Project Management and AI with Eduardo Rios

In this episode of Project Zero, host Alex Tuck interviews Ed Rios, CEO of Tech Ed Productions, about his journey from being a technical manager at Citibank to a project and program management expert. Ed recounts his initiation into project management during the Y2K readiness projects at Citibank, his transition to ERP management with a focus on SAP and Microsoft Dynamics, and his eventual founding of Tech Ed Productions. He discusses the challenges and lessons learned from managing large-scale projects, the importance of organization and leadership, and the role of AI in future project management. Ed also shares advice on the value of listening and understanding the work involved in projects. Listeners can connect with Ed via LinkedIn for further insights and networking opportunities.  00:00 Introduction to Project Zero 00:18 Ed Rios' Early Career and Y2K Project  00:57 Transition to Program Management and Microsoft  02:29 Founding Tech Ed Productions 04:17 Challenges and Lessons in Project Management  18:06 The Role of AI in Project Management  23:40 Defining Success and Final Advice  26:56 Conclusion and How to Connect with Ed Rios Connect with Ed: LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/eduardorriosEmail: [email protected]: techedproductions.comConnect with Alex Tuck Personal LinkedIn: @Alex Tuck Website: www.tuckconsultinggroup.com Company LinkedIn: @Tuck Consulting Group Email: [email protected]