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Laura Segave

Adjunct

Department of Management
Saunders College of Business

585-475-7935

Laura Segave

Adjunct

Department of Management
Saunders College of Business

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
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Areas of Expertise

Currently Teaching

DECS-744
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.

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