Kirk Dackow, CSPO PMP

Kirk Dackow has a strong background in consulting, project management, and strategy in various industries. Kirk is currently the Vice President of Consulting Delivery and Operations at CMK Select, a consulting firm specializing in the life sciences sector. In this role, they oversee program and project management for client engagements.

Prior to joining CMK Select, Kirk worked at Celgene as the Director of IT PMO. Kirk was responsible for managing the IT PMO team, supporting the Business of IT and Mergers and Acquisitions projects. Kirk collaborated closely with business leaders to shape portfolio demand and ensure successful execution of programs and projects.

Kirk also served as the Vice President of Strategy and Product Planning at Atlas, LLC. Here, they were responsible for developing and managing the company's product and services portfolio. Kirk defined the strategic vision for the positioning, functionality expansion, and new product creation or acquisition.

Earlier in their career, Kirk worked at Interactive Technologies, a subsidiary of Fiserv, Inc., where they held the role of SVP Operations/Acting COO. Kirk played a crucial role in the company's growth and market expansion, overseeing operations and supporting the successful sale and integration of the business into a Fortune 500 company.

At MetLife, Kirk served as the Director of Applications Development. Kirk managed a team of professionals supporting the company's life insurance products and led the integration of a competitor's portfolio into MetLife's core systems.

Overall, Kirk Dackow has an extensive work history in leadership roles, driving strategic initiatives, managing teams, and ensuring successful project delivery.

Kirk Dackow, CSPO PMP, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Operations Research & Management Sciences from Carnegie Mellon University. Kirk obtained this degree, although the exact start and end years are not provided. Additionally, Kirk Dackow has obtained two additional certifications. In February 2016, they completed the Optimal Product Management program offered by the 280 Group. In October 2011, they also earned the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute.