Nick Blahna, PMP, MSPRM

Nick Blahna has a diverse work experience that spans over different roles and industries. Nick currently works as a Senior Project Manager at SSP Innovations, LLC. Previously, they worked at Blattner Company as a Scrum Master, where they were responsible for implementing and supporting various enterprise systems and managing cross-functional teams. Nick also served as a Technical Project Delivery Lead (PM/BA), prioritizing technology-related needs and overseeing the implementation of an enterprise middleware platform. Prior to that, Nick worked at Netgain Technology, LLC as a Project Manager, where they successfully managed multiple client-facing initiatives and led cross-functional teams in delivering various projects. Nick also gained experience at Coldspring as a Continuous Improvement Generalist, where they guided Kaizen teams and facilitated workshops on LEAN principles. Additionally, Nick worked as a Production Specialist, where they gained hands-on experience in various areas of production. Before that, they started their career as a Public Artist, working on collaborative projects and creating large-scale art installations. Overall, Nick Blahna has a strong background in project management, agile methodologies, and cross-functional team leadership in diverse industries.

Nick Blahna, PMP, MSPRM has a strong education background in project management. Nick obtained a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Project Management from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota in the years 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, from 2006 to 2008, they attended the University of Minnesota-Morris, although it is unclear if they obtained a degree or pursued any specific field of study during that time. Before entering college, Nick attended St. John's Preparatory School, but no specific degree or field of study is mentioned for their time there.

In addition to their education, Nick has obtained several certifications related to project management. Nick achieved the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute in September of 2017. Nick also holds the PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification from the same institution, which they obtained in July of 2022. Nick is also a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certified by the Scrum Alliance since November 2020. Moreover, they have completed the Scrum Fundamentals Certified program from SCRUMstudy - Accreditation Body for Scrum and Agile in November 2018. Lastly, Nick holds the Certified SAFe® 4 Program Consultant certification from Scaled Agile, Inc., achieved in July 2019.