Mike Alston
Director, Project Engineering
Avid Bioservices
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Start college at CSUF with EE major
Began an internship at a factory while in college.
1st son prior to graduating
Started full time work in industry
Received a graduate certificate in project management.
Moved to multiple cities to advance career (Phila., Visalia, KC, SD)
Started director position at Avid Bioservices
Education
High School
Certification/License
Project Management
Lehigh University
Project Management
Lehigh University
Career
Director, Project Engineering
I lead project engineering and environmental health and safety for the company.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Engineering
Business
Problem Solving
Day to Day
Because I am the director of project engineering at Avid Bioservices, I am in charge of organizing projects and making sure tasks run smoothly.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
Start seeking out job opportunities. Getting your first job or internship is always the hardest because you are on your way to gaining experience. But once you land it, everything from there will be smoother than it was before, and it will help you build upon your resume.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Certification/License
Project Management
Project Management
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Peers:
"I have heard discouragement from my boss in the past. I formed together with a group of ideas and began to pitch it when my boss answered that he never asked me to sign up for it."
Challenges I Overcame
First-Generation College Student
Learning Issues
Q&A
Have you ever dealt with impostor syndrome within your journey?
Asked by Natalie at CSUFHe also explained how he experienced imposter syndrome within his journey. But if and when he feels it, he doesn't allow it to take over his mind but rather confidently reminds himself that he is his own self profit and proceeds to hustle it all out.
What is the highest education you have reached?
Asked by Natalie at CSUFHe has a degree in electrical engineering and a graduate certificate in project management.
Interviewed By
Natalie
at CSUF
