Laurie Bowman, CCP DRMP EVP PSP is passionate about improving the professionalism of project controls and risk management on complex projects. Laurie is the Principal for training organisation Synchrony, where his focus is on helping clients achieve successful project, program and portfolio management outcomes through training, coaching and certification. Synchrony is an Approved Education Provider (AEP) for AACE International and is an Accredited Training Organisation (ATO) for APMG International. Laurie has over 20 years’ experience as an engineer and manager on a variety of complex, multidisciplinary engineering and construction projects having worked with government, owners, consultants and contractors. Laurie is a registered mentor with both AACE International and Engineers Australia and currently serves on the committee for Engineers Australia’s College of Leadership and Management in the Australian Capital Territory and serves as the AACE International Regional Director for Asia Pacific (Region 8).