Risk Management Practices at NASA - Dr. Jeevan Perera to deliver keynote at AIPM 2009 National Project Management Conference in Australia

The Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM), the Australian national project management society, has announced that Dr. Jeevan Perera, Risk Manager at NASA in the USA, will deliver a keynote presentation at the AIPM 2009 national Project Management Conference. The 2009 AIPM National Conference, with the theme "Modernisation in Project Management" will be held during 11-14 October 2009 at the Adelaide Convention Centre in Adelaide, Australia.

Dr Jeevan Perera (pictured left) is currently the Risk Manager for the Orion space vehicle. The Orion is NASA's new spacecraft which will replace the Space Shuttle, service the International Space Station, then return astronauts to the moon and eventually mount expeditions to Mars. Dr Perera has been with NASA for over 19 years. In his current capacity, he is responsible for risk management policies, processes and analytical tools that ensure the successful deployment and operations of this new spacecraft.

He oversees both quantitative and qualitative risk analysis processes and provides technical direction to a team of risk analysts. Formerly as the International Space Station Risk Manager, he designed, developed, implemented and improved the Program's risk management processes through a phased, systematic approach setting the standard for NASA's risk practice. Prior to his work in risk management, he has worked in different technical fields in support of many NASA programs and projects. These duties have included management responsibility for versions of the primary and back-up flight software for the Space Shuttle and development responsibility for other software used aboard Space Shuttle and International Space Station missions. Dr Perera has both a Jurisprudence Doctorate (law) and a PhD in Reliability Engineering

The AIPM 2009 National Conference will showcase project and programme management experts, experiences, lessons learned and solutions. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, network, share experiences and advance your career - or showcase your company's products and services as a sponsor. For more information about the event or to register, visit www.aipm2009.com.au.

Formed in 1976, the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) represents and promotes professional project management Australia-wide. The organization also offers a recognition framework for project management and project managers in Australia. AIPM was formed 30 years ago and has since grown to more than 9,600 individual members and 166 corporate members. This membership represents a diverse range of industries including finance, human resources, government, defense, engineering and construction. For more information, visit www.aipm.com.au.