Charles Powell

Charles Powell has a diverse work experience spanning different industries and roles. Charles is currently the owner of Sierra Nevada Solutions, LLC, a position they have held since January 2020. Prior to that, they worked as a Project Manager at Protech Solutions, Inc starting in December 2018. In 2018, they also held a role as a Program Manager at Aristocrat. Charles has extensive experience in project management, as seen from their role as a Project Manager at Greater Nevada Credit Union from July 2017 to July 2018. Before transitioning into project management, Charles served in the Nevada Highway Patrol, starting as a Lieutenant / Program Manager in July 1996 and eventually becoming a Captain / Program Manager in July 2015. In this role, they managed operations and administration, developed goals and budgets, and provided executive leadership when needed. Charles also has experience in information security management, gained during their time at the Nevada National Guard as an Information Security Manager from June 2008 to January 2012. Overall, Charles Powell has a strong background in project management, leadership, and information security.

Charles Powell holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems from the University of Nevada, Reno, which they obtained from 1999 to 2003. Charles also has a Master's Degree in Project Management from Walden University, which they completed from 2014 to 2015. In terms of additional certifications, Powell obtained a Commercial Pilot's License from the Federal Aviation Administration in March 1995. Charles also holds the following certifications: Security + from CompTIA, obtained in July 2010; PMP - Project Management Professional from the Project Management Institute (PMI), obtained in May 2016; and CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional from (ISC)², obtained in May 2011. In addition, Powell has an Executive POST Certificate from the State of Nevada, although the specific month and year of acquisition are not provided.