Eddie Merla, PMI-ACP, PMP, is the founder and owner of Duende Project Management Services, a training and consulting company. Over his decades of experience, he has implemented project management offices and programs, strategies, and best practices for multiple organizations in various industries. As a trainer and coach, Eddie has trained thousands of project management professionals worldwide on project management, leadership, agile, and soft skills. Additionally, he has couched corporate clients in the transition from traditional project management practices to agile methods.