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Don Michalak is a seasoned executive with 24 years of experience in software program and project management, leveraging Agile, Agile-Lean, and Lean-Kanban methodologies. As a Sr. Project Manager at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, he successfully implemented Agile practices in the VA Office of Information Technology. Michalak has also developed and presented project management courses, including a 32-hour PMP course, and managed software development staff for various organizations. He holds a Master's degree in Software Engineering and certifications in Program and Project Management.

Credentials

  • CSM
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  • PMP
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Experience

  • DM Consulting
    • Albany, NY
    • Management Consulting
      • 2000 - Present
      • Albany, NY

      Coaching and Mentoring in Software Program and Project Management using Agile. Agile-Lean, and Lean-Kanban methodologies.

    • Sr. Project Manager
      • 2005 - 2014
      • Albany NY

      Sr Project Manager for the VA Medical Centers central computer system and implementation of Agile practices in the VA Office of Information Technology.

    • Adjunct Instructor
      • 2001 - 2005
      • Troy, NY

      Developed and presented a Project Management Professional (PMP) course (32 hours) for the College in addition to software development courses.

    • IS Manager
      • 2001 - 2004
      • Albany NY

      Managed the Software Applications Development and Computer Operation staff for the NY EPIC (Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coordination) program.

  • Santa Cruz Operation
    • Santa Cruz, Ca
    • IS Business Manger
      • 1998 - 2000
      • Santa Cruz, Ca

      Managed the interface between IS and the Marketing, Sales, and Product Support Business Units.

  • Lockheed Martin
    • San Jose Ca
    • Technical Project Manager -- Project/Training Manger -- Sr. Technical Trainin...
      • 1986 - 1998
      • San Jose Ca

      Coordinated the overall logistics and efforts of the Integrated Products Team for multiple LMSC programs, including three programs for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Developed and presented technical training at LMSC and and several Professional Development courses (Effective Presentation, a...

  • US Navy
    • Various locations
    • ATC -- Aviation Electronics Technician Chief Petty Officer
      • 1969 - 1982
      • Various locations

      Coordinated the maintenance efforts for a squadron of aircraft.

Education

  • National University
  • San Jose State University
  • University of San Francisco

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