Gave this talk last night to monthly PMI meeting outside DC as part of a new 'Project Showcase' function. It was a great project to discuss and I appreciated the chance to start this event on a positive note.

1. Under the Sea
My Experiences on the
Pacific Crossing -1 Cable Project
David Gerhart, PMP
PMI Project Showcase
October 1, 2014

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Agenda
•Industry/Technology Background
•Project Overview
•Why Was it Memorable?

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The Great Eastern deploys the first successful transatlantic telegraph
cable in 1865. The cost of a message was $5 per word.
Bern Dibner, The Atlantic Cable, Burndy Library 1959

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Pacific Crossing -1 Cable Network

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In One Picture…

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Marine Operations

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Shore End Operations

10. Why was it Memorable?
•BHAG
•Stretch Assignment
•Experience with Japanese Partner
•Wild West of Internet Growth
•People
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Going to Ajigaura…

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