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Chris Wagner, VP of Industry Strategy at PMWEB, brings decades of experience in capital project delivery and lifecycle management. He ensures PMWEB’s strategy is grounded in client realities, delivering solutions that reflect the complexity and ambition of today’s enterprise programs.

Clint Saavedra is the Director of Franchise Real Estate Development for Whataburger, where he leads real estate strategy, capital planning and new-store growth across multiple markets. With deep experience in construction, site selection, and cost management, Clint works closely with franchisees, developers, and internal teams to bring new locations to market efficiently while balancing brand standards, operational needs, and financial discipline. Known for his data-driven approach and collaborative leadership style, he plays a key role in advancing Whataburger’s long-term growth strategy.

As the Project Controls Manager in the Strategic Infrastructure, Planning & Construction department, Dianna serves as the lead administrator for PMWEB. The University of North Texas System implemented in 2017 with a small group for major capital projects and has since expanded use to all 3 campuses' facilities groups, leveraging the planning & cost modules heavily to manage all projects, from small renovations to major capital projects. Under Dianna’s leadership, the team continually explores ways to expand their use of PMWEB to improve efficiencies, break down silos and streamline processes across several user groups.

Emily Logan, Senior Project Manager for Planning Design & Construction (PDC) at Boston University, has been with the University for 8 years and in project management within Higher Education for 12 years. Wentworth Institute of Technology graduate with a BA in Interior Design, she has a focus on interior renovations. Emily manages a diverse portfolio of projects across campus, overseeing design and construction of tenant fit-out offices, classrooms, dining, health services, and anything in between. She has been a proponent for BU’s project management system enhancements, and is a leader in the advancement of BU PDC’s project process and delivery methods.

Huw Roberts, CEO of PMWEB, is recognized in the industry for his strategic vision and impactful leadership. With decades of success in software leadership in the construction industry, Huw brings a wealth of strong industry endorsements and a steadfast commitment to prioritizing PMWEB’s clients.

Ken Damon is Director of Product at PMWEB, where he translates the platform's strategic vision into the capabilities that capital program teams rely on every day. Working closely with Vijai and the broader product organization, Ken is responsible for the product decisions that shape how owner-operators plan, execute, and control their portfolios inside PMWEB.

Kim is a Program Controls Leader with over 16 years of experience advancing large‑scale capital infrastructure programs through digital transformation. She specializes in governance frameworks, cost and schedule optimization, and enterprise PMIS strategy and implementation. Kim currently serves as Consultant Program Controls Manager for the City of San Diego’s Pure Water Program, a multi‑billion‑dollar initiative securing nearly half of the city’s water supply locally by 2035. She applies systems thinking to optimize tools and analytics, enabling data‑driven decision‑making, transparency, and accountable program delivery.

Mike Carmichael is a seasoned construction professional with over 30 years of experience spanning the full spectrum of construction and project management. His career includes leadership roles such as Superintendent, Project Manager, Quality Assurance Manager, Estimating Manager, Continuous Improvement Manager, and Project Controls Manager. He currently serves as the Program Manager – Controls for the Airport Design & Construction Division at San Diego International Airport, where he leads program-wide controls, performance oversight, and strategic delivery. Known for his depth of expertise and collaborative approach, Mike brings a practical, systems‑focused perspective to advancing complex capital programs.

Sameera Shaikh is a Business Analyst III with the City of Oakland, where she leads technology initiatives supporting Oakland Public Works and the Department of Transportation. With over 16 years of experience across organizations including Accenture, Baltimore Gas and Electric, and the University of California, she specializes in enterprise software implementation and public sector technology transformation. She is actively involved in nonprofit and community initiatives, including volunteering with local Charities, and enjoys traveling with a personal goal of visiting all seven continents while spending time with family.

Vijai Viswanathan is Chief Product and Technology Officer at PMWEB, where he leads the platform's evolution into the next generation of capital project management. Vijai joined PMWEB as part of the company's strategic transformation in late 2024, bringing with him a track record of modernizing enterprise software platforms at scale.

Diego Alvarez is Deputy Executive Director of Capital Planning, Oversight, Management, and Analytics at Los Angeles World Airports, where he holds executive responsibility for LAWA's $30B capital program -- one of the most complex public-sector portfolios in the world. In this role, he guides strategic and portfolio-level decisions across the full redevelopment of Los Angeles International Airport, overseeing governance across programs that will reshape one of the nation's busiest origin-and-destination airports ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games.

Over the last 18 years at Stanford University, David has worked on a diverse portfolio of projects, including lab fit-ups, classroom and office buildings, libraries, historic renovations, faculty housing, data centers, renewable energy, and civil infrastructure. His most recent project is Deep Lab: an adaptive reuse project that transformed an old linear accelerator facility into a new 15,000 sq-ft suite of research labs with cutting edge nanoscale material characterization tools. My passion for building high-performance, transformational spaces that support the teaching and research mission of the University keeps me motivated.

Tricia Sanford is a Manager of Finance & Accounting at Brookfield Properties, where she oversees project costing for real estate development and under construction projects. She supports strategic decision making through financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting, helping drive project performance and long-term value creation.With over a decade of experience in development and construction finance, Tricia has managed complex project lifecycles from planning through execution and completion. She works closely with cross functional teams to ensure financial alignment, mitigate risk, and optimize capital deployment, and is known for her practical approach, attention to detail, and ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.

Tony Bataska is the Business Systems Manager at UC Davis Health, where he leads enterprise systems supporting a large healthcare capital program. Overseeing PMWeb and related tools, he focuses on driving user engagement by translating system capabilities into intuitive, scalable solutions that improve visibility, consistency, and decision-making.He is known for bridging the gap between technology and end users, bringing a collaborative and practical approach to building systems that deliver meaningful value across project teams and leadership.

Jackie Rudd is the Project Controls Manager at UC Davis Health, where she leads efforts to strengthen scheduling, cash flow forecasting, and project reporting across a large healthcare capital portfolio. Leveraging PMWeb, she focuses on driving user adoption by translating system capabilities into practical, standardized processes that improve visibility, consistency, and decision-making.She is known for making complex systems approachable and brings a practical, engaging approach to project controls, focused on making systems work for people, not the other way around.

Peter Iovanella is a Project Director with nearly 15 years of experience leading complex construction projects from early design through closeout, with project values up to $2 billion. His work spans life sciences, manufacturing, infrastructure, and large-scale building projects, including academic, commercial, and high-end residential developments. He advises institutional clients, developers, and non-profits on aligning scope, budget, and schedule in high-stakes environments.Peter specializes in financial management and cost control, helping project teams make informed decisions early, when they have the greatest impact. In addition to leading project delivery, he has supported construction dispute matters and expert reports, bringing a rigorous, data-driven perspective to risk, documentation, and accountability.His work focuses on creating clear, reliable project data that enables teams to stay aligned, control costs, and avoid the breakdowns that often lead to overruns. He currently leads his firm’s PMWeb platform strategy, driving implementation, standardization, and portfolio-wide adoption.

Maggie John is a Program Manager II at the Colorado Department of Transportation, where she leads the implementation and management of PMWEB's preconstruction software across the agency's capital program operations. With a background spanning environmental project management and program delivery, Maggie brings a cross-functional perspective to how public infrastructure teams adopt and scale project management technology. Her work at CDOT sits at the intersection of program management, change management, and the operational discipline that complex transportation portfolios demand.

Shawn Martin is Director of Project Management at Xenia Hotels & Resorts, where he oversees a portfolio of 600 to 700 capital projects annually -- ranging from routine asset purchases to large-scale property renovations, including a $122M conversion of the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale. Shawn joined Xenia's PMWEB implementation from day one, spending the first year building out the platform's asset management module with the granular detail. His work sits at the intersection of hospitality operations and portfolio-wide financial discipline, translating the complexity of a distributed hotel portfolio into the kind of structured, data-driven capital plans that keep investment decisions grounded in reality.

Lowell Knaus is a Senior Director and Project Management Information Systems (PMIS) National Practice Lead at PMA Consultants, where he leads the firm’s strategic delivery of technology-driven solutions that enhance project and program performance across public and private sector clients. Based in Southern California, he brings a unique blend of technical expertise and real-world construction experience to advancing digital transformation in capital program delivery.

Founder of Realcomm Conference Group, an education organization that produces Realcomm, IBcon and CoRE Tech, the world’s leading conferences on technology, automated business solutions, intelligent buildings and energy efficiency for the commercial and corporate real estate industry. Interacts with some of the largest companies globally pertaining to some of the most advanced and progressive next generation real estate projects under development.