In this episode of Project Zero, host Alex Tuck interviews David Morris, the head of the PMO at Kinetics Technology (one of Tuck Consulting Group’s clients in the IT Professional Services space). David shares his journey from a business analyst and project manager to overseeing the entire projects department at Kinetics. He discusses his early career at Hertz and Smucker's, the importance of communication skills, recent advancements in AI at Kinetics, and his latest certification as a Portfolio Manager Professional. David also reflects on the importance of mentorship, work-life balance, and the evolving role of AI in project management. 

00:00 Welcome to Project Zero 

 00:27 David Morris: Career Journey and Role at Kinetics 

 02:13 Early Career and Education 

 07:59 First Major Project: Smucker's Data Transition 

 10:24 The Importance of Mentorship 

 12:48 Balancing Work and Family 

 17:26 AI in Project Management 

 21:05 Innovations at Kinetics and New Charter 

 25:08 Contact and Closing Remarks 

Connect with David:  

- Email: [email protected]  

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-morris-50496b21/

Connect with Alex Tuck 

• Personal LinkedIn: @Alex Tuck 
• Website: www.tuckconsultinggroup.com 
• Company LinkedIn: @Tuck Consulting Group 

Email: [email protected]