PROJECT MANAGER PROFESSIONAL (PMP) / VETERAN / FATHER / STUDENT OF LIFE
In today’s landscape, many people are eager to learn about various aspects of project management to hone their skills and find success in the field of their choosing. Brian Thuer is a business development professional specializing in project management who believes in the power of collaborating and sharing his ideas with others to help them as they develop their acumen. Through high-level resource that break down the realities of project management, he hopes to inspire others who are looking to make a name for themselves in industry.
Brian Thuer Bio
Brian Thuer is a Project Management Professional (PMP) who brings unique perspectives from his breadth of experiences and roles throughout his career. He started his career in the Washington, DC area in support of programs for the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). This also included a 15-month tour in Afghanistan as a biometrics systems field service engineer, and to provide U.S. forces and European allies (ISAF) with systems training for field operations. Upon return, Brian returned to a project management capacity as a consultant to U.S. Army Intelligence Security Command (INSCOM), PM DOD Biometrics, and DIA.
Thuer expanded his growth when he took on new challenges that were outside his comfort zone when serving as PM in other non-government industries. Since 2014, Brian Thuer has worked as a PM consultant for three companies in the energy/ public utilities industry, two Business and Technology Project management roles with financial services firms, and one local community non-profit.
Brian proudly served in the U.S. Army Reserve (1999 – 2007) as an Electronic Intelligence Interpreter & Analyst. While attending college as an undergrad, Brian Thuer was activated and deployed overseas in support of Operation Enduring Freedom/ Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003). He happily remains in service with the local community and veterans with his involvement as a board member for Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5467.
Thuer holds a master’s degree in business administration from West Chester University and a bachelor’s degree in international business from the College of Charleston. Between these degrees, Brian earned graduate certificates from Mercyhurst College (Applied Intelligence) and Villanova University (Applied Project Management). Brian earned his PMP certification in 2014, which has remained in “good standing” ever since. Brian Thuer’s next goal is to earn the Project Management International Agile Certified Practitioner credential, (PMI-ACP).
Throughout his career, Brian Thuer has become well-known amongst his colleges for his dedication to finding practical solutions to various obstacles that can occur during operation. His reputation as a great communicator with a penchant for leading teams to success empowers him to provide others with the tools necessary to perform at their best. Brian Thuer is also regarded for his interest in building and maintaining strong business relationships displayed by his fierce dedication to his projects.
Brian has been an avid Philadelphia sports fan since early childhood. Having been raised in Haddonfield, New Jersey, Thuer fondly remembers playing stickball and football with siblings and friends in the street, fishing, collecting baseball cards, and watching Phillies games on TV, or even better at Veterans Stadium. Today, Brian enjoys spending quality time with loved ones, especially the outdoors, whether hiking a new trail, going to a game, or laying on a beach. He enjoys practicing Spanish that he learned as a teenager having spent a couple months altogether in Spain and later Mexico as a young factory worker. Above all, Brian is most passionate about being a father to his two young children, Bridget and Thomas, who he loves very much.
Future Posts
Brian Thuer recognizes that project management professionals are not built overnight. Instead, they are developed over time through access to comprehensive resources, mentorship by established professionals who are willing to teach, and professional experience. Brian Theur hopes to use this website as a resource for individuals who are building towards success in business. Future posts will address topics such as the various roles of project managers in the armed services, traits that empower individuals to become top-notch project management professionals, and tips for staying motivated while building towards your personal version of success.
If you are interested in learning high-level project management insights from a professional such as Brian Thuer, check this site frequently for more posts that are based around his various insights into the space!