Author Biography - Daniel Yeomans
Daniel Yeomans is an educator, consultant, and author specializing in Project, Program, and Portfolio Management, with more than two decades of experience leading organizational improvement initiatives across corporate, academic, and government environments. His expertise spans the disciplines of project delivery, business analysis, and strategic alignment, enabling organizations to translate their vision into measurable results.
Daniel has served as a trusted advisor and instructor for diverse audiences, including graduate students, continuing education professionals, and corporate leaders. He teaches at Northwest University, Green River College, and Seattle Colleges, where his courses in Project Management, Business Analysis, Risk Management, and Agile Frameworks are known for blending academic rigor with real-world application. Beyond academia, he has delivered corporate programs for clients such as Microsoft, Charlie's Produce, Red Dot Corporation, Trident Seafoods, and Seattle Public Schools, focusing on leadership development, process management, and negotiation excellence.
Daniel also develops professional courses for the Coursera learning platform, where his online programs have reached a global community of more than 160,000 learners across industries and continents. This number grows my thousands monthly. His courses emphasize accessibility, interactivity, and immediate workplace application--empowering professionals worldwide to master modern project and program management practices.
Daniel's work is anchored in the belief that project management is not limited to those with formal titles--every professional can benefit from structured thinking, effective communication, and stakeholder engagement. His teaching style emphasizes practical frameworks such as PMI's Standard for Program Management, the PMBOK(R) Guide, BABOK(R), and Scrum.org methodologies, while integrating modern advancements in Artificial Intelligence, Systems Thinking, and Enterprise Risk Management.
An early advocate of AI integration in management practice, Daniel develops learning modules that help students and professionals leverage Generative AI tools to enhance decision-making, benefits realization, and stakeholder analysis. His recent work, Generative AI for Program Managers, explores how emerging technologies are redefining leadership and strategy in project environments.
Daniel holds multiple professional credentials, including PMP(R), PMI-RMP(R), PMI-PBA(R), Scrum.org and Scrum Alliance certifications, and the ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CQM/OE) designation. His educational and consulting philosophy reflects a commitment to continuous learning, ethical leadership, and sustainable success. Whether guiding organizations through complex transformations or mentoring students entering the profession, his mission is simple: to develop thoughtful, adaptable leaders equipped to navigate the challenges of modern business.
When not teaching or consulting, Daniel enjoys writing, traveling, and reflecting on the intersection between professional growth and personal meaning--a theme that often surfaces in his Food for Thought essays found throughout his courses and publications.