Sumana Harihareswara

Location: NY USA
Speaking Topics: CMS | fantasy and science fiction | India | offshoring | political science | Powerpoint Karaoke | project management | Project Management Basics with MS Project | QA | Software Testing | technical management | technical writing | Testing
Spoken Languages: English

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I can speak easily to your group about the technical aspects of the software development lifecycle, how to translate between biz-school speak and geek jargon, or seeing a project from engineers', marketers', testers', and others' points of view. Another useful talk I can give empowers people with political science tools to X-ray their organizations.

I have extensive experience in nonprofits, schools, the arts, periodicals, and service and product firms, as well as a master's degree in technology management from Columbia University. As a seasoned stand-up comic, emcee, and teacher, I can entertain and educate audiences on little notice.

Previous Presentations: 
Three Models of Power: A Political Science Lens on Your Organization - Seattle Mindcamp 2008
You, Yes You, Can Do Standup Comedy (lecture & workshop) - Seattle Mindcamp 2008
Powerpoint Karaoke leader/organizer: multiple venues & occasions
Featured Guest on "Bear in Mind" radio program - University of California, Berkeley, February 2003
"Politics in Modern Science Fiction" - UC Berkeley class, Spring 2001
"Politics of the Midlife Crisis" - UC Berkeley class, Spring & Fall 2000