Luis Emilio Alvarez-Dionisi received his Ph.D. in Strategy, Programme & Project Management from SKEMA Business School, Lille, France. He earned his MS in Computer Information Systems from Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Likewise, he obtained his BS in Computer Science, Cum Laude from Central New England College of Technology, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. His research interests include big data applications, global project management trends, agile project management, and information technology governance. He has worked on management consulting engagements in the USA, Switzerland, England, France, Trinidad and Tobago, St. Maarten, Aruba, Mexico, China, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Russian Federation, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. Dr. Alvarez-Dionisi was born in Venezuela. He has taught Computer Science, Information Systems, and Project, Program and Portfolio management across the globe. Currently, he provides big data consulting services; strategic project management advisory services; and corporate training to senior executives worldwide.