Robert Virden, MBA, Pmp, Ctbme
About Robert Virden, MBA, Pmp, Ctbme
Robert Virden, MBA, PMP, CTBME, is an IT Services Portfolio Manager and Senior Solutions Architect at Sandia National Laboratories and a TBM SME and Consultant at REI Systems.
Current Role at REI Systems
Robert Virden currently holds the role of Technology Business Management Subject Matter Expert (TBM SME) and Consultant at REI Systems. He has been with the company since August 2019, bringing his expertise to support open government initiatives. Operating out of Sterling, Virginia, Robert provides specialized consulting services to government agencies, leveraging his extensive background in IT services and project management.
Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Since 2014, Robert Virden has been employed as an IT Services Portfolio Manager and Senior Solutions Architect at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His responsibilities encompass managing the IT services portfolio and designing comprehensive technology solutions. Robert’s extensive experience in software development and project management significantly contributes to his current role's complex demands.
Previous Experience at Sandia National Laboratories
Before his current position, Robert served as a Software Development Team Lead and Information Systems Engineering Senior Project Manager at Sandia National Laboratories from 2011 to 2014. During this period, he led software development projects and managed information systems engineering initiatives, demonstrating his strong leadership and technical skills.
Project Management at PNM Resources
Robert Virden worked at PNM Resources from 2007 to 2011, first as a Senior Business Analyst and later as a Project Manager. In these roles, he was involved in numerous projects that required effective project management and analytical skills. His two-year stint as a Project Manager included overseeing various projects and ensuring their successful execution.
Educational Background
Robert Virden holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the UNM Anderson School of Management, completed between 2007 and 2010. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Phoenix, where he studied from 2002 to 2006. His academic credentials provide a solid foundation for his expertise in management and business operations.