Laura Hilkemann - Curriculum & Faculty Chair of TAPUniversity: Business Analysis, IT Compliance - Auditing, Project Management, Virtual Teams and Quality Management
Laura leads the curriculum and seminar leader development efforts for Technology As Promised, LLC (TAP) - TAPUniversity.

She has four years of direct consulting experience in a human resources consulting firm and for TAP. She leads the creation of curriculum in professional certification, project management, quality management, organizational behavior, demand forecasting and performance measurement for TAPUniversity. In addition she delivers consulting services to TAP's corporate and public sector clients.

Laura holds a PhD in Cognitive Psychology with a minor in Quantitative Analysis from the University of Nebraska Lincoln, and the Project Management Professional® designation from PMI. She is currently a vice president for the PMI Mid-Nebraska Chapter.

Sandip Ghotikar - Project Management
Sandip Ghotikar is an instructor in project management and information technology with Technology As Promised, LLC - TAPUniversity.

He has 12 years experience in information technology with expertise in Leading, Designing, Development, Integration, Customer support, Implementation and Training of leading-edge systems/products. Worked in or consulted to the companies like Sandvik (Sweden), GE Medical (Singapore), IBS (Folsom CA), Advanced Auto Parts (VA), Pfizer, Linoma Software (Omaha NE), Duncan Aviation (Lincoln NE). He currently serves as a project manager - business analyst for Omnium Worldwide (Omaha NE).

Sandip holds a Masters in Computer Management. Bachelor of Commerce from Pune University, Pune, India and Project Management Professional® designation from PMI.

David Kohrell - Project Management, Business Analysis, Compliance-Auditing, Rational Unified Process, Systems Architecture and Virtual Teams
David is the president of Technology As Promised, LLC (TAP), and a senior seminar leader for its learning portal TAPUniversity.

He has eighteen years of progressively more responsibilities and experience. He has led, consulted and trained IT governance, product development, software delivery, network infrastructure and process engineering projects at several vibrant organizations. Those organizations include Alegent Health, Army Corps of Engineers, Bellevue University, Boeing, Bryan LGH Hospital, ConAgra, Election Systems and Software, FiServ, InfoUSA, Gallup, Microsoft Press (iUniverse.com), Mary Lanning Hospital, Motorola, NEAPCO, Omaha Police Department, Pamida, Pathology Medical Services, Physician’s Mutual, Saint Louis University, Southeast Community College, State of Kansas, State of Nebraska, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, TD Ameritrade and West Corporation.

He is a frequent keynote speaker, trainer and seminar leader at regional and national conferences on a range of topics from conflict resolution to leadership development. He has equipped over 5,500 professionals in classroom and seminar settings since 1996. He has developed curriculum for software applications, risk management, conflict resolution, career development, communication and project management. He also has written best practice articles on project management and software development in IBM’s Rational Edge, ALLPM, ESI-INTL Horizons, PMI ISSIG and ProjectConnections. Examples of his work and writing can be found at http://www-128.ibm.com/developerworks/rational/library/content/RationalEdge/archives/rup.html

David holds a Masters of Arts in Management, MIS (1994), a Masters in Community and Regional Planning (1990) and a Bachelor's of Science (1988) from the University of Nebraska. He holds a Project Management Professional (PMP, 2000) certification from the Project Management Institute and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA 2006) from the Information Systems Audit and Control Association. He also holds Microsoft Certified Programmer (MCP, 2004), Microsoft Solutions Framework Practitioner (MSFP, 2003) and MS Project 2000 (MOS, 2002) certifications. He is actively involved in PMI, ASTD and IASCA. He is the president for the PMI Mid-Nebraska Chapter (2002-04 and 2007-08).

Eva Shepherd - Project Management
Eva is employed by the State of Nebraska Department of Education as an IT Data Analyst.  She also manages a sustainable agriculture project and is a member of the TAPUniversity faculty.   For the past eight years, Eva has worked for the public and private sectors in software development, information systems, business to business information technologies and agriculture.  Eva holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Science from Creighton University.  She has also earned a Master of Science in Horticulture from University of Nebraska at Lincoln, as well as a Microcomputer Applications Certification.  She has obtained the Project Management Professional ® designation from PMI.   She is preparing to further her education by entering a graduate program in business.

Meryl Rowley - Project Management
Meryl leads Technology As Promised, LLC - TAPUniversity East Coast (USA) efforts. She is an entrepreneur and educator.

She is the owner of HR Elements LLC, providing hr/training support in the small company space. She also teaches in the Project Management Certificate Program for GWU, with ESI. She has over 20 years experience in training development, delivery, Quality and Project Management--mostly with IT companies.

She spent 15 years with Xerox, with the last five years as a project manager at Xerox Document U, specializing in learning development.

Meryl holds a Master of Arts in Human Performance Technology from Marymount University, a Masters Certificate in Project Management from George Washington University and a Project Management Professional ® designation.

Siva Sankarasubmarian - Project Management
Siva Sankarasubmarian is an instructor in project management and information technology for Technology As Promised, LLC - TAPUniversity.

Siva has over 20 years experience in IT. He has been providing leadership to a wide variety of assignments in software development, process improvement, new technology introduction. He currently consults at Anheuser-Busch in St. Louis as Project Manager. He has worked in various industries including: textile, newspaper, pharmaceuticals, state government and consumer products.

Siva has been a PMP since 2000. He has been serving as Membership Director for PMI-Government SIG since 2001. He also served as a board member for PMI Mid-Nebraska chapter.

He holds BS in Chemistry & Masters in Public Administration.

Walter Woodford - Project Management
Walter is an instructor for Technology As Promised, LLC - TAPUniversity and a senior project manager for Blue Cross Blue Shield in Omaha, Nebraska.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Iowa State University, Master of Engineering Management Degree from Washington University in Saint Louis and a Project Management Professional® designation.

He spent the early part of his career working for a major defense contractor engaged in test conduct, safety, and Project Management.

He transitioned to computer and communications technology as the technology blossomed and worked in Project Management, Process Development, and Organizational transitions.

Throughout his career, he has been active in assisting personnel achieve professional and personal goals through formal and informal teaching, coaching, mentoring activities.