Methods of IT Project Management

Jeffrey L. Brewer is an associate professor of computer and information technology at Purdue University. He has written numerous journal articles and book chapters on the subject of project management and related areas. He has nineteen years of industry experience from project lead to CIO, along with twenty plus years of academic experience. Brewer has been PMP certified since 2002. In addition to project management, Brewer conducts applied research in the area of telecare support systems for nursing mothers, the elderly, and individuals with a developmental disability.Kevin C. Dittman is an associate professor of computer and information technology at Purdue University. Dittman specializes in information systems business analysis, requirements engineering, quality management, information systems security governance, and project management. He has coauthored leading textbooks on systems analysis and design, and project management, and he has published several other scholarly papers and journal articles. In addition to his academic experience, Dittman has extensive consulting experience working with leading corporations.Paul J. Thomas serves as an assistant professor of practice in the Department of Computer and Information Technology at Purdue University. He specializes in IT systems development and project management, while also bringing extensive knowledge in cybersecurity and education. Thomas has coauthored numerous scholarly papers and journal articles in these areas. His professional background includes over three years of industry experience as an analyst, further enriching his teaching and research.