Bernd K. Schmidt

Bernd K. Schmidt is an accomplished project management professional with extensive experience in various leadership and consultancy roles across multiple organizations. Currently serving as a Project Management Mentor with Puget Sound PMI since October 2021, Bernd also held the positions of Director of Programming Strategy and Director of Virtual Events within the same chapter. In prior roles at OMRON Americas, responsibilities included overseeing IT project management in data services, digital transformation, and cybersecurity initiatives. Bernd founded TheSchmidt & Company OÜ, delivering remote IT consulting services, and previously held significant positions at Knauf IT, demonstrating expertise in IT service management and project execution. Bernd's background includes military service in the German Army and a strong educational foundation, culminating in an MBA from The Open University Business School.