Laura Segave

Adjunct Faculty

lxsbbu@rit.edu

585-475-7935

Laura Segave

Adjunct Faculty

Education

Masters Advanced Certificate in Project Management from Rochester Institute of Technology, 2018;Masters Advanced Certificate in Big Data Analytics from Rochester Institute of Technology, 2017;M.S Software Development and Management from Rochester Institute of Technology, 1998;M.B.A. in Corporate Accounting from Rochester Institute of Technology, 1991;M.A. in Business from Spring Arbor University

Bio

Laura Segave is an adjunct Professor of Management Information Systems (MIS) at RIT’s Saunders College of Business. Laura works in the program management profession and has held progressive roles in program management, portfolio management and project management throughout her career. Laura enjoys giving back to the community through adjunct teaching, community board involvement, and mentoring.

Certification:

PMP Certification from the Project Management Institute, 2001 and 2021
SCRUM Master Certification from SCRUM Alliance, 2021-2025

Experience:

Program Management Lead, International Programs in Australia and New Zealand | L3Harris | 2020-Now
Security Project Portfolio Manager | Systems Personnel | 2020
Data Services Engineering Manager | Paychex | 2019-2020
Program Management Office (PMO) Manager | United Technologies/Carrier Corporation | 2015-2019
Health IT Director | Innovative Solutions | 2013-2015
Executive Director | Center Information Services | 2008-2013
Client & Technical Services Director | Citibank | 2004-2008

Community Service:

Adjunct Professor, RIT Saunders College of Business, since 2019
Adjunct Professor, Health Administration, 2011-2020
Board IT Committee, Lifespan, since 2018; Financial Management Volunteer, since 2010
Board Member, Tech Rochester/Digital Rochester, Past-President, Tech Leaders Chair, Women in Technology Chair, 2012-2018
Board Member, Starbridge, 2013-2018
Board Member, Young Women’s College Prep Charter School Foundation, 2014-2017

Memberships:

Project Management Institute – Rochester, NY Chapter
SCRUM Alliance

lxsbbu@rit.edu

585-475-7935

Areas of Expertise

Consulting

Facilitation and group process

including remote environments

Information management

Information systems

Program Management

Project Management

Portfolio Management

Quantitative methods

Strategic planning

Systems analysis and design

Systems consulting

Technology management

Currently Teaching

DECS-350

Project Management

3 Credits

A study of the concepts and applications of project management. This course covers the organization and management of projects, including the role and responsibilities of the project manager, team responsibilities, tools and techniques for project planning, budgeting, and control, work breakdown, risk assessment, and project termination. The learning environment will include lectures and discussion, group exercises, case studies, and examinations.

DECS-744

Project Management

3 Credits

A study in the principles of project management and the application of various tools and techniques for project planning and control. This course focuses on the leadership role of the project manager, and the roles and responsibilities of the team members. Considerable emphasis is placed on statements of work and work breakdown structures. The course uses a combination of lecture/discussion, group exercises, and case studies.