Ep. 10 Breaking into Cyber Project Management with Bianca Puglisi and Kathy Sisson
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In this episode of Lost In Cyberia, Bianca Puglisi and Kathy Sisson share their unconventional journeys into project management. Bianca shares her journey from hospitality and psychology to joining the Army at 30, becoming a corporate trainer in cyber, and currently serving as the Operations Manager at Solvyr. Kathy details her career path from being a photographer in the Air Force to working within New Zealand's government and defence sectors, and now tackling IT security projects in Australia. Together, they discuss their experiences and challenges in the cybersecurity field, share insights into effective project management, and emphasise the importance of strong communication and adaptability in tech roles.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions
01:52 Kathy's Journey from Photography to Cybersecurity
05:53 Bianca's Transition from Hospitality to the Army
13:36 Project Management in Cybersecurity
18:41 Skills and Training for Project Managers
24:50 Challenges and Best Practices in Project Management
34:15 Addressing Problems and Solutions
34:31 Importance of Project Scope
35:41 Challenges in Project Management
36:52 Managing Subject Matter Experts
38:31 Skills for Effective Project Management
39:53 Gender Dynamics in the Workplace
41:53 Resilience and Risk Management
44:00 Dealing with Difficult Situations
48:02 Navigating Gender Bias
55:52 Team Dynamics and Conflict Resolution
56:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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