Jacob Walz MBA, Pmp
About Jacob Walz MBA, Pmp
Jacob Walz is an Executive Strategy Professional at Sandia National Laboratories with extensive experience in business management and consulting.
Executive Strategy Professional
Jacob Walz currently serves as an Executive Strategy Professional at Sandia National Laboratories. His tenure in this role began in 2018 and continues to the present day, encompassing a range of strategic initiatives and organizational improvements. His work involves high-level strategic planning and execution, contributing significantly to the laboratory's mission and vision in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Business Solutions Lead
From 2017 to 2018, Jacob Walz was the Business Solutions Lead at Sandia National Laboratories. Over a period of nine months, he was involved in spearheading business solution strategies, focusing on optimizing and refining business processes across the organization in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Educational Background in MBA and Operations Management
Jacob Walz achieved his Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, specializing in Operations Management and Supply Chain from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His academic journey spanned from 2014 to 2016 and provided a solid foundation for his professional career. This educational background has been essential for his various strategic roles.
Construction Management Expertise
Jacob Walz holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Construction Management from Brigham Young University - Idaho, obtained between 2007 and 2011. This foundation in construction management has greatly influenced his early career roles and informed his approach to project estimation and overall project management.
Professional Background and Experience
Jacob's career spans multiple roles and industries. He has worked as an Estimator/Project Engineer at Headwaters Construction Company, a Safety Consultant at Safety Management Systems, and interned at Steel Vision Construction. These roles provided practical experience and hands-on skills foundational to his later strategic positions. Additionally, Jacob has a history of customer service work, having worked at Zions Bank and Beeline Pest Control.