Larry Pickett named Chairman of International Association of Technology and Management

The New Pittsburgh Courier has learned that Larry C. Pickett was selected as Chairman to lead the International Association of Technology and Management (IATM). The selection was made on May 22.

The goal of IATM is to foster collaboration among professionals in academia, industry, and research to advance the fields of technology and management.  Pickett serves as a member of the IATM advisory board.  He is also a member of the Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Business Innovation Office, where he leads the Project Management Center of Excellence.  He uses statistical analysis and lean six sigma methodologies as a way of improving efficiency, reducing process variation and creating value for CMU customers, stakeholders, and sponsors.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Pickett worked closely with the Delphi Research Group at CMU to perform data analysis used as indicators to track symptoms across the United States. He also monitored the Epidata API (Application Programming Interface), which provided real-time data to understand the trajectory of the virus.  The Epidata API system was built and is maintained by CMU.  It rapidly collects data and provides updates about COVID-19 activity (and other viruses) across the U.S. This enriching experience inspired Pickett’s commitment to lead IATM.

Before joining CMU, Pickett worked for PNC Bank, Highmark, and Teletech Holdings Inc. He has served as a senior project manager, process improvement (PI) professional, and senior PI engineer managing projects in the U.S., Philippines, Europe, Mexico and Canada.

Pickett earned an M.B.A. degree with an emphasis in Management of Technologies from California University of Pennsylvania.  He holds an M.S. degree in Leadership and Liberal Studies from Duquesne University, and has a B.A. degree from Clarion University.  He is a certified lean six sigma master black belt (CLSSMBB) and certified project manager with strong skills in process improvement and statistical analysis.

He is a recipient of the Courier’s “Men of Excellence” Award, a member of PennWest University’s Council of Trustees, a professional member of the American Society for Quality (ASQ), and is a proud graduate of Westinghouse High School, where he was recently inducted as a member of the “Wall of Fame.”

Pickett is also a life member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.