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Project Zero
From first steps to best practices — stories that shaped project leaders.
Project Zero is a podcast for project managers — and the PM-curious — who want more than frameworks and certifications. Each episode features a project leader, highlighting first projects and the pivotal lessons that shaped their approach to leadership, collaboration, and delivery.
From unexpected missteps to breakthrough moments, these conversations reveal what it really takes to grow into a confident, competent project manager. It’s honest, insightful, and designed to help you lead better — whether you're managing your first task or your hundredth milestone.
Project Zero
Episode 02: From Engineer to Project Management Consultant with Brutus Segun
In this episode of Project Zero, host Alex Tuck interviews Brutus Segun, the founder of Innovation SGP and a seasoned project manager. Brutus shares his journey from working with technical ecosystems to formally entering the project management field as a titleholder in 2018 with the state of Kansas. He discusses how his background in engineering, software development, and political science has informed his project management approach, particularly in handling complex state government projects like HCBS compliance in Kansas. Brutus emphasizes the importance of humility, technical skills, and delivering sustainable value in project management. He also provides advice for new project managers and highlights the significance of understanding domain-specific knowledge. The episode concludes with a speed round and Brutus sharing his vision of fixing world hunger if given unlimited resources.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:23 Journey into Project Management
01:54 Transition from Engineering to Project Management
05:43 Brutus' Project Zero
13:18 Lessons Learned and Career Growth
19:24 Advice for Aspiring Project Managers
22:08 Speed Round and Final Reflections
26:55 Conclusion and Contact Information
Connected with Alex Tuck: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alextuck/
Connect with Brutus Segun: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brutus-segun/
www.tuckconsultinggroup.com
https://www.linkedin.com/company/tuckconsultinggroup/
