Project Management - Instructors

Matthew Muga

• PhD in Information Systems & Technology, Claremont Graduate University
• MS in Information Security and Assurance, Carnegie Mellon University
• MS in Global Business Leadership, University of San Diego
• BS in Information Systems, University of Redlands
• BA in Psychology, UC San Diego
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt – LSSBB
• PMI Project Management Professional - PMP
• Professional Scrum Master - PSM I

Dr. Matthew Muga is a Senior Technology Leader and Educator based in Atlanta, Georgia. He specializes in Lean Continuous Improvement, IT Program & Project Management, and Strategic Technology Planning focused on driving Transformation. He received his PhD in Information Systems & Technology from Claremont Graduate University where he was a Jones Fellow. He also holds an MS from Carnegie Mellon University in Information Technology and an MS from the University of San Diego School of Business in Global Leadership. Prior to that, he attended the University of Redlands and UC San Diego where he obtained undergraduate degrees in Information Systems and Psychology.

Matthew has held several Executive positions in the areas of Engineering Operations and IT for over a decade. He ran International IT Operations for multiple companies and has extensive field expertise having led complex, multimillion-dollar global IT projects on the ground in over 34 countries across six continents. He has lectured in both the academic and corporate arenas throughout the world. While within the Fortune 500, he taught numerous seminar and technical training classes in areas such as Technology Leadership, IT Project Management, International IT Operations, Application Development, Process Engineering, and Engineering Operations Management.

Matthew has worked for Customers such as Samsung, Apple, Nokia, Microsoft, Google, and Motorola and he is a long-standing member of the Project Management Institute (PMI) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Before Emory, he has served as Lecturer and Adjunct Professor in Information Systems at San Diego State University specializing in the areas of Systems Development and Project Management. When he is not at work, Matthew loves spending time with his family and friends, cooking, writing, exploring the Great State of Georgia, and enjoying life.

Michael Martin

• BS Civil Engineering, West Viriginia University Institute of Technology
• MBA Business Administration, University of North Florida
• Certified Blockchain Expert; RSA Archer Associate Certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
• Certificate of Membership, Blockchain Council
• Business Process Model & Notation (BPMN) Certificate
• Certified AuraPortal Consultant
• Certified IBM Cloud Services Professional
• Certified ProjectFRAMEWORK Assessor

Michael G. Martin is an internationally recognized subject matter expert and thought leader with extensive experience in the areas of Project Program & Portfolio Management (PPPM), Enterprise Governance, Risk and Compliance (EGRC), Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), and Organizational Change Management. He is currently the Enterprise Program Management Office (ePMO) Leader for Spirent™ Communications. He is also the Founder and Managing Director of the M2 Consulting Group, Ltd. Prior to his role at Spirent™, Michael led global PPPM and EGRC/ERM initiatives at some of the most recognized organizations in the world, including IBM, Arthur Andersen LLP, KPMG LLP, and Microsoft Corporation.

Michael is a frequent speaker to professional organizations, companies, and universities and has been published extensively on these subjects, including his debut book -- Delivering Project Excellence with the Statement of Work, 2nd Edition (Management Concepts, Inc. 2010) -- Mandarin Chinese version, 2011. www.phei.com.cn. He is also author of The Government Manager's Guide to the Statement of Work (Management Concepts, Inc., 2014) and Federal Statements of Work: A Practical Guide (Management Concepts, Inc. May 2008) and contributing author on the, Field Guide to Project Management, 2nd Edition (Dr. David Cleland, Editor, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2004), The 77 Deadly Sins of Project Management (Management Concepts, Inc 2009) and How to Write a Statement of Work, 6th Edition (Peter S. Cole and Michael G. Martin, Management Concepts, Inc. 2012). He has held numerous positions within the Project Management Institute (PMI®) including past President and Chair of the Atlanta Chapter, PMP exam development committee member, Director of Public Relations, PMI® Risk Management SIG, and member of the PMI® Research Membership Advisory Group.

Myesha Holmes

• Doctor of Business Administration, Marshall University
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Dr. Myesha P. Holmes, PMP, is an experienced program management professional, educator, and project management trainer with a career spanning the technology, energy, and aerospace industries. Throughout her career, she has led complex, multimillion-dollar programs, worked with cross-functional and global teams, and applied project management principles to drive successful business outcomes.

In addition to her industry experience, Dr. Holmes has a strong passion for developing project management professionals. She has mentored dozens of project managers throughout their careers and has served as the lead project management trainer responsible for onboarding and preparing new project managers for success. Her training approach combines established project management principles with practical lessons drawn from real-world projects, helping professionals understand not only project management concepts, but how to apply them effectively in the workplace.

Dana Brownlee

• Master of Business Administration
• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Dana Brownlee is proof that you don’t have to choose between practical and inspiring—you can have both. An Atlanta-based speaker, trainer, author, and entrepreneur, Dana has spent the last 20 years helping teams cut through the chaos, lead with confidence, and turn friction into forward momentum. She began her career as a project manager and business strategy consultant, experiences that fueled her passion for helping organizations work smarter, not harder.

Today, as founder of Professionalism Matters, she’s traveled the globe delivering high-energy workshops and keynotes known for “use it tomorrow” strategies that stick. An 8x LinkedIn Learning Instructor, former Forbes Careers Senior Contributor, and author of The Unwritten Rules of Managing Up: Project Management Techniques from the Trenches (Berrett-Koehler, 2019). Dana’s insights have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, CNN, Money, and Fast Company among other notable publications. She has presented at Project Management Institute events throughout the U.S. and in Costa Rica, Marseilles, Milan, and Berlin. She holds a BS, BIE, MBA, and PMP.

Kevin Postich

• Master of Business Administration
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Volunteer-of-the-Year Award, 2002, PMI Atlanta Chapter
• CCNA Certified CISCO Network Administrator, Cisco Systems, 2003

Kevin Postich is a practicing Sr. Project Manager with Fiserv Corporation in Norcross, GA. There he leads projects employing best practices as outlined by the Project Management Institute (PMI) to ensure success in all areas, as measured by project sponsors and key stakeholders. With over 25 years of experience managing complex Projects and Programs, Kevin Postich brings a wealth of knowledge into the classroom. He is a certified project manager (PMP), certified by the Project Management Institute (PMI) in Newtown Square, PA. He has spent the last several years managing complex programs and various internal projects for Fortune 500 customers such as McDonalds Corporation, Ford Motor Company as well as the U.S. government.

Kevin's background is quite diverse. He has worked for large service firms such as Electronic Data Systems (EDS), and General Electric (GE), as well as technology and manufacturing firms like Fiserv and General Dynamics. From initiation to closure Kevin will outline program and project planning techniques including scope & requirements gathering, work breakdown structures, triple-constraint and project variances, as well as risk management and quality assurance techniques. Kevin enjoys bringing difficult concepts into easy-to-understand, everyday language so those students choosing this great career path will not only continue as a project manager but thrive as a project manager!

Tim Peek

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Tim Peek, PMP, is an instructor, project manager and program manager with over 30 years of experience in many industries, including Information Technology, Insurance, Health Care, Human Resources, Marketing and Finance. He is able to blend practical insight into the classroom by applying real world examples to the course materials. An expert in organizational change management, program management, project management, and project lifecycle methodologies, he has taught hundreds of individuals globally including PMP and CAPM Exam preparation training. He has devoted the last fifteen years developing course materials and delivering training in the classroom and in virtual settings around the world. An award winning public speaker, he is able to keep the class entertaining and interactive to reinforce the class topics for better student retention.