Kevin Byrd

Kevin Byrd, MBA, PMP, CSM is an experienced professional with a strong background in project management. Kevin has worked in a variety of industries, including national laboratories, life sciences, banking, and pharmaceuticals.

At Sandia National Laboratories, Kevin served as a Principal Project Manager, providing leadership and oversight to programmatic activities. Kevin was responsible for cost and funding activities, schedule management, risk management, and reporting. Kevin also worked closely with science researchers, engineers, and procurement teams.

During their time at Ascent Life Sciences, Kevin worked as a Vendor Manager. Kevin was responsible for developing and generating budgets for clinical studies, as well as providing status updates and managing vendor payments. Kevin also played a role in continuous improvement initiatives.

At Bank of the West, Kevin held the position of Sr. Project Manager / Sr. Capital Budget Analyst. Kevin managed the implementation of a document management system and oversaw the installation of a reporting system for monitoring key performance indicators. Additionally, Kevin led the build-out of a data/call center to meet regulatory requirements.

Kevin's experience at Gilead Sciences involved working as a Senior Financial Analyst. Kevin was responsible for the annual budget and capital request processes, as well as preparing reports for executive leadership. Kevin also calculated allocation percentages and prepared headcount reports.

Prior to Gilead Sciences, Kevin worked as a Project Coordinator and Senior Financial Analyst at Robert Half. Kevin managed project milestones and updates, presented to senior leaders, and maintained project management logs.

At Wells Fargo, Kevin held the role of Project Coordinator and received recognition for exceptional client service. Kevin performed project management responsibilities and played a key role in the conversion of account units.

Overall, Kevin Byrd's extensive experience in project management, budgeting, and financial analysis make him a valuable asset in various industries.

Kevin Byrd holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business. Kevin also has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Additionally, they have obtained certifications including Lean Six Sigma Green Belt from their current employer, a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute in 2018, and a Certified Scrum Master certification from Scrum Alliance.