Blake Chesley

VP Of Innovation, Marketing, And Partnerships at Bird Rock Systems

Blake Chesley has a diverse range of work experience in the IT field. Starting in 2012, they worked as an IT Helpdesk & Facility Support at LifeProof, providing technical support and overseeing various systems. In 2013, they joined OtterBox as an IT Helpdesk Support and later became an IT Release Manager, where they coordinated deployments and ensured application stability. In 2014, they worked as an IT Specialist at RollingTide, handling technical support, project management, and system administration. In 2015, they became a Technical Analyst at Solar Turbines/Volt, providing technical support and managing various systems. Currently, since 2017, they hold the role of Director of Project Management Office (PMO) at Bird Rock Systems.

Blake Chesley has a strong educational background in business and entrepreneurship. Blake first attended Cuyamaca College from 2008 to 2012, where they obtained an Associates degree in Business Administration. This provided him with a solid foundation in the field.

After completing their degree at Cuyamaca College, Blake went on to earn their Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Management Information Systems from San Diego State University. Blake studied at San Diego State from 2015 to 2017, deepening their knowledge in the business field.

To further enhance their career prospects, Blake pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at the University of California, San Diego - Rady School of Management. Blake is currently enrolled and expected to complete their studies in 2023. This advanced degree will provide him with a comprehensive understanding of business and entrepreneurship.

In addition to their formal education, Blake has obtained several certifications to bolster their skills. Blake is a Project Management Professional (PMP) certified by the Project Management Institute. Blake earned this certification in June 2019, demonstrating their expertise in project management. Blake is also a Certified Scrum Master, certified by the Scrum Alliance, which they obtained in March 2018. This certification showcases their proficiency in agile software development. Lastly, they have a Toastmasters Speechcraft Certificate from Toastmasters - San Diego State University, although the specific details regarding the month and year of obtaining this certificate are not provided.

Overall, Blake Chesley's educational journey and additional certifications reflect a strong dedication to continuously acquiring knowledge and skills in the field of business and entrepreneurship.

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Timeline

  • VP Of Innovation, Marketing, And Partnerships

    January 1, 2024 - present

  • Director Of Project Management Office (pmo)

    April, 2017