Michael Risik

Michael Risik, PMP has extensive work experience in various leadership roles. Michael is currently the Director of Strategic Solutions at Valkyrie Enterprises. Prior to this, Michael served in the US Navy, where they held positions such as Chief Operating Officer, Chief Engineer, Commanding Officer, and Executive Officer. Michael also worked at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory, where they held several managerial roles, including Manager of Construction Project Controls and Manager of Site Programs. Their expertise includes infrastructure project controls, long-range planning, programming, and budgeting of infrastructure projects. Michael has a strong background in engineering and has led teams to identify inefficiencies and develop solutions to improve operational efficiency. Michael is a seasoned leader with a wealth of experience in the navy and engineering industry.

Michael Risik, PMP has a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Utah, which they obtained from 2001 to 2002. Prior to that, they completed their bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign from 1996 to 2001.

In addition to their formal education, Michael has obtained several certifications. Michael is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute, which they achieved in July 2020. Michael also holds certifications in Coaching Skills for Leaders and Managers, Emotional Intelligence, Developing Self-Awareness, Bill George on Self-Awareness, Authenticity, and Leadership, and Leading at a Distance, all obtained from LinkedIn in 2020.

Furthermore, Michael's additional certification includes a Lean 6 Sigma Green Belt, although the details regarding the institution and the date of obtaining are not provided.