AI & Change Management Leader | Keynote Speaker | IT Strategy Consultant
Ashima Sharma, PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM
Ashima Sharma is a charismatic speaker, an effective workshop and training facilitator, and a seasoned leader with a proven track record in driving technology adoption, digital transformation, and organizational change. She excels at leading complex technical initiatives, developing high-performing teams, and fostering a culture of innovation and strategic execution.
With over 20 years of experience in IT leadership, including Senior Director and VP-level roles at Fortune 500 organizations, Ashima has developed expertise in Program Leadership, Project Management, AI Strategy, Application Development, Digital Transformation, Agile Development, Organizational Change Management (OCM), and Business Analysis.
After two decades in the corporate IT world, Ashima founded Ayuka Consulting LLC (ayukaconsulting.com), where she helps organizations navigate technical transformations with a human centered approach. Her focus is on ensuring long-term sustainability and adoption of AI, automation, data modernization, cloud migrations, ERP implementations, and product/application development. Ashima is passionate about helping individuals and organizations embrace change to foster a cultural shift that drives success.
Keynote: Thriving in an AI-Augmented Project World
As artificial intelligence becomes embedded in everyday business operations, the roles of Project Managers (PMs) and Business Analysts (BAs) are evolving rapidly. This keynote explores how AI is transforming project environments—from planning and analysis to stakeholder communication and decision-making. Rather than replacing PMs and BAs, AI is augmenting their capabilities, enabling smarter workflows and more strategic impact.
The session introduces the CPMAI (Cognitive Project Management for AI) methodology as a structured framework to successfully manage AI-enabled projects. Attendees will gain clarity on how to future-proof their skills, adopt a growth mindset, and lead confidently in AI-integrated settings.
Key Takeways
In this talk, we will explore several solutions for creating a successful future workforce:
- Understand the Role of AI in Modern Projects;
- Explore how AI is impacting each phase of the project lifecycle;
- Recognize practical AI tools and use cases relevant to PMs and BAs;
- Understand how the CPMAI methodology supports structured, iterative AI project success;
- Identify Augmentation, Not Automation Opportunities;
- Learn how to integrate AI responsibly and iteratively into your workflows.
