Dr Pitchiah Balasubramanian
Speaker
Dr. Pitchiah “Dr. Pitch” Balasubramanian is a seasoned business technology leader with three decades of progressive leadership experience across industries, including manufacturing, transportation, hospitality, banking financial services and insurance, and consulting. He is working as an assistant teaching professor in Arizona State University and serves as a board chair in the newly formed PMI Arizona chapter. A proud PMI member since 1999, he celebrated 25 years of service in 2024.
Dr. Pitch holds several professional certifications, including PMP, PgMP, PMO-CP, GPM-b and ITIL, reflecting his deep expertise in project, program, and portfolio management. His commitment to the profession is evident in his decades of volunteer leadership across PMI chapters nationwide, including Great Lakes, Pittsburgh, Chicagoland, and Phoenix.
A passionate advocate for lifelong learning, Dr. Pitch mentors high school students in STEM-based robotics competitions and teaches business, IT, and project management courses at the university level. He is also a frequent speaker at conferences across local, national, and international platforms. His key topics include AI and the future of work, sustainable project management, strategic leadership, entrepreneurship, and design thinking.
Known for his engaging and insightful presentations, Dr. Pitch brings energy, clarity, and real-world relevance to every discussion, inspiring the next generation of leaders and changemakers
