Clinton Woods, M. S. / Pmp / Acp
About Clinton Woods, M. S. / Pmp / Acp
Clinton Woods is a Senior Program Manager with extensive experience in managing cross-functional teams and large-scale projects. He has a background in Information Assurance and Cyber Defense, holding a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Master's degree in Information Systems Project Management.
Work at Akima
Clinton Woods currently serves as a Senior Program Manager at Akima, a position he has held since 2024. His role is based in Dayton, Ohio, where he works on-site. In this capacity, he utilizes his extensive experience in program management to oversee various projects and initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Clinton Woods earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Information Assurance and Cyber Defense from Eastern Michigan University, completing his studies from 2008 to 2010. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Information Systems Project Management from Middle Tennessee State University in 2018. His educational background supports his expertise in managing complex IT projects and programs.
Background
Clinton Woods has a robust background in program management, particularly within military and defense sectors. He served in the United States Marine Corps for 20 years, achieving the rank of Major/O-4. His military career included roles such as Senior Technical Program Manager and Operations Officer, where he managed large teams and complex projects.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Clinton Woods has led over 60 medium to large-scale projects in high-pressure environments. He has experience managing Information Technology Service Management (ITSM) for up to 900 users and overseeing Information Technology Asset Management (ITAM) for over 1000 devices valued at more than 10 million dollars. His leadership experience includes managing direct reports exceeding 20 personnel and indirect reports exceeding 600 personnel.
Professional Experience
Before joining Akima, Clinton Woods held various positions, including Senior Technical Program Manager at the United States Marine Corps from 2018 to 2022 and Program Manager at Quest Defense from 2023 to 2024. He also worked as a Technical Program Manager at Mavendog, LLC in 2022 and currently serves as a Managing Consultant at the same company since 2023.