Michael Curtis

Michael Curtis, PMP has a diverse work experience that spans various industries and roles. Michael currently works as a Senior Engineering Project Manager at Apeel, where they oversee project management for engineering initiatives. Prior to this, they held multiple positions at Apeel, including Project Manager for New Product Introduction and Associate Project Manager for Technology.

Before joining Apeel, Michael worked at Ministry of Scent as a Project Manager, where they managed fragrance development and market validation projects in the niche perfume industry. Michael gained valuable experience in evaluating and developing fragrances, as well as brand building and new product line development.

Earlier in their career, Michael worked as a Perfumer Trainee at Ineke LLC, where they trained with a former Givaudan Perfumer and participated in product development for a new fragrance. Michael also worked as a Niche Fragrance Specialist at Tigerlily Perfumery, where they evaluated and curated the store's selection of niche fragrances, taught perfumery workshops, and coordinated fragrance launch parties.

In addition to their experience in the fragrance industry, Michael has a background in chemistry. Michael worked as an Organic Chemistry Lab Lecturer and Teaching Assistant at the University of California, Berkeley, where they planned and prepped lab sections, lectured on lab concepts, and graded lab reports and exams. Michael also redesigned the lab curriculum to improve learning objectives.

Michael's scientific background extends to their role as a Wine Aroma Chemistry Research Associate at The University of Auckland, where they conducted research on wine aroma chemistry using synthetic organic chemistry reactions. Michael also worked as a Fragrance Specialist at Body Time, where they provided product insights and created custom perfumes for customers.

Overall, Michael Curtis, PMP brings a unique combination of project management and scientific expertise to their work, making him a well-rounded professional in the fragrance and engineering industries.

Michael Curtis, PMP has an extensive education history. Michael holds a Master's degree in Technology Management, which they obtained from UC Santa Barbara from 2019 to 2020. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry Major B.S. with a minor in Dance and Performance Studies from the University of California, Berkeley, spanning from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, they spent a semester studying Chemistry and Wine Science at The University of Auckland in 2017.

Before their university education, Michael attended Notre Dame High School, where they completed their High School degree from 2010 to 2014.

In terms of certifications, Michael Curtis, PMP holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute, which they obtained in December 2022. Michael also possesses a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification from the Scrum Alliance, obtained in September 2022.