Mike Vargas
As the Principal Consultant at Atlas Project Support LLC, I bring over 18 years of extensive experience in sustainability, project management, energy audits, risk management, and more. My academic background includes multiple graduate certificates in Risk Management, Sustainability Studies, Energy Production, Distribution and Safety, and Financial Analysis. I am also credentialed as a Google and IBM Certified Project Manager, Google Business Intelligence professional, Business Energy Professional, Energy Auditor, and Cost Professional.
At Atlas Project Support, our mission is to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget, maximizing value for our clients. My professional journey is a testament to my unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation. At Atlas Project Support, I have successfully managed various projects for clients across multiple industries, including manufacturing, energy and utilities, construction, insurance, real estate, financial services, government, and non-profit sectors. My expertise spans interconnection agreement management, life cycle assessment, facility maintenance design and management, energy management, change management, grid integration, business process optimization, and value stream mapping.
In addition to my consulting work at Atlas Project Support, I also serve as a project manager at Veregy and a visiting professor at DeVry University in San Diego. In this role, I plan, manage, and evaluate all aspects of assigned projects, ensuring customer satisfaction and total job quality. I have a robust teaching portfolio, having held adjunct professor positions at Saint Leo University, Oak Valley College, San Diego State University, and Coleman University, where I have imparted knowledge in logistics, project management, risk management, contracts and procurement, quality improvement, and sustainability training.
My contributions to the industry have been recognized through prestigious honors such as the Energy Manager Today 75 Honoree and the Environment + Energy Leader 100 list. I am also a published author with works focusing on sustainable living, U.S. energy policy innovation, and cost management.
I am actively involved in several industry associations, including the United States Green Building Council, the California Association of Building Energy Consultants, and the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering. My dedication to continuous learning and professional development is unwavering, reflected in my pursuit of advanced certifications and training.