Project Management Waterfall-Agile-IT-Data Science

About the Book

This book is intended to introduce learners to waterfall, agile, information technology, and data science project management methodologies. Readers will learn about the concepts, processes, tools, and techniques that are useful for executing projects in waterfall, agile information technology, and data science environments. The objective is for learners to become contributors to the field of project management and deploy a structured approach to managing projects. Learners who read this book will be able to think critically about the concepts and practices of project management and perform exceptionally well in the PMP and PMI-ACP examinations.

About the Author

Dr. Festus Elleh is an Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems at Parker University Dallas TX, a Visiting Professor of Project Management in the Keller Graduate School of Management at DeVry University, Irving TX, and an Adjunct Professor of Information Technology working with master’s and doctoral students at University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, KY. Previously, Dr. Elleh worked for American Airlines for over sixteen years in various positions including Computer Programmer, Sr. Project Manager, and Manager PMO. He was a consultant for RealPage Inc. and Argo Data Resource Corporation all in Richardson, TX providing Agile training and helping to build an agile environment for their software and product development. Dr. Elleh has his PhD in Information Technology with specialization in project management from Capella University, Minneapolis MN. He has two bachelor’s degrees, one in Business and the other in Computer Information Systems, and an MBA. He earned his verified certificate in Cybersecurity for critical urban infrastructure from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He also earned his PMP and PMI-ACP certifications from Project Management Institute (PMI). Dr. Elleh is a scholar and a published author. His is a contributor to the book “Advances in Applying Identity and Society Awareness to Virtual Learning” published in 2019 by IGI Global. Dr. Elleh did other publications on aligning information technology investment with enterprise strategy; cyber security and COVID-19; file system management; cyber-vulnerability, quantitative research approaches for software projects; and the triple constraints of project management. He is a philanthropist who was president and chairman of the board of directors of multiple non-profit organizations. He is a husband and a dad, loves playing chess and soccer, traveling, reading, and volunteering for community development initiatives.