Engineering the Unknown: Integrating Technical Governance, Tolerances, and Systems Risk in Infrastructure Portfolios

Technical Presentation:

Engineering the Unknown: Integrating Technical Governance, Tolerances, and Systems Risk in Infrastructure Portfolios

Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026 - 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Location:

• In-Person at Courtyard Toronto Markham (65 Minthorn Blvd, Markham, ON)

* Venue space is limited. Please register as soon as possible. (Meal and refreshment will be provided.)

Registration: https://riskasstrategy.eventbrite.ca

Event Information:

This seminar explores the subjectivity of risk and technical competence, examining why "acceptable" thresholds for uncertainty vary across different engineering domains and how localized technical competence dictates design tolerances and operational risk appetite. It presents the concept of the integrated risk chain through a structural analysis of how localized operational engineering events—such as component delays, material specification shortages, or baseline schedule variances—can cascade upward to impact corporate health. The session also examines how an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework serves as a strategic shield, enabling project teams to maintain focus on deterministic technical execution while the enterprise absorbs macro-volatility and global supply disruptions. Participants will gain an intuitive understanding of quantitative risk management through a live Monte Carlo simulation using simple coin toss and dice roll models, demonstrating how this mathematical approach prices boundary uncertainty, accounts for merge bias, and defines the P80 confidence level for complex engineering and infrastructure project baselines. Finally, the seminar explores scalable asset maturity through the application of the Organizational Maturity Model, highlighting how engineering risk frameworks can be tailored to be fit-for-purpose by balancing technical modeling rigor with the realities of structural and operational project complexity.

Agenda:
6:30 - 6:35 pm  Opening Remarks
6:35 - 7:30 pm  Presentation
7:30 - 8:00 pm  Q & A
8:00 - 8:30 pm  Professional Networking

Our Speaker:

Anjani Duddukura, P.Eng., PMI-RMP, PMP

Anjani is a strategic leader and Professional Engineer with over 20 years of experience navigating the complexities of large-scale energy and infrastructure portfolios. With an MBA in Operations and a background as a tech startup founder, he brings a unique multi-domain perspective that integrates technical engineering, global procurement, and advanced data analytics. 

Throughout a career contributing to the execution of over 15 major projects totaling ~$10 billion, Anjani has specialized in the "Strategic Nexus" of risk—the critical point where operational execution meets enterprise-level governance. He is recognized for designing Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks that act as a "strategic shield," allowing technical teams to maintain focus on core execution while the organization manages macro-volatility in global markets. 

Currently a Principal Consultant at Centauri-Research, Anjani advises organizations on synchronizing operational, financial, and digital transformation risks. He is a dedicated advocate for the engineering community, focused on empowering professionals to translate complex data into the actionable insights required for survival and growth in a volatile global economy. 

Regards, 

Vinothkumar Sathyamoorthy, EIT
Director, Business and Community Outreach
PEO York Chapter


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