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RANDALL MIKS

Vista

Summary

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran with active Secret security clearance and a strong background in project management, operations planning, and cybersecurity. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, managing complex projects, and ensuring mission success in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. Proven ability to drive efficiency, optimize workflows, and implement process improvements that enhance operational effectiveness.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager Jr.

TSG Federal
09.2024 - Current
  • Assist in planning, directing, and coordinating a cross-functional team’s activities to manage and implement projects from initiation to final operational stages
  • Control project scope, requirements, and change management while ensuring risk mitigation strategies are in place
  • Facilitate status review meetings among project team members and key stakeholders to drive alignment and project success

Quality Assurance Manager

US Marine Corps
08.2021 - 09.2024
  • Supervised a 16-person cross-functional team in overseeing operations related to critical systems and technologies with a specialization in next-generation equipment
  • Performed and managed quality assurance program ensuring safe and secure development, distribution, storage, and maintenance of critical systems and high-threat equipment with portfolio valuation exceeding $5M
  • Led risk assessments, compliance audits, and process improvements to optimize workflow and increase efficiency

Cybersecurity Analyst (Internship)

NPower
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Selected to highly competitive and comprehensive cybersecurity training program; gained knowledge, hands-on experience, and practical skills in cyber framework, systems analysis, and information security protocols
  • Built foundational knowledge and strong understanding in cybersecurity principles, threat detection, vulnerability analysis, and network administration from internship expanding ability to provide safeguards and protection for high-value enterprise infrastructure

Quality Analyst

US Marine Corps
07.2017 - 08.2021
  • Led 6-person technical team conducting meticulous system audits and inspections ensuring optimal performance, quality assurance, and compliance with governing regulations and federal standards
  • Coordinated with department leaders and stakeholders to ensure the smooth operation of critical infrastructure supporting global operations
  • Maintained sensitive files, critical data and training records while performing client service functions, troubleshooting, and responding to critical incidents enhancing end user capabilities

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Cybersecurity Technologies

University of Maryland Global Campus
02.2025

Associate of Science (AS) - Geographical Information Systems

Northern Virginia Community College

Skills

  • Project & Program Management
  • Risk & Compliance Management
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Operations Planning
  • Process Improvement
  • Cybersecurity & Risk Mitigation
  • Budget & Resource Allocation
  • IT & Infrastructure Management
  • Compliance

Certification

  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA Linux+
  • PMP (In Progress)

Timeline

Project Manager Jr.

TSG Federal
09.2024 - Current

Cybersecurity Analyst (Internship)

NPower
05.2024 - 07.2024

Quality Assurance Manager

US Marine Corps
08.2021 - 09.2024

Quality Analyst

US Marine Corps
07.2017 - 08.2021

Associate of Science (AS) - Geographical Information Systems

Northern Virginia Community College

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Cybersecurity Technologies

University of Maryland Global Campus
RANDALL MIKS