PMI Space Coast FL Chapter

Roy A. Nyquist has 30+ years of government procurement and contracting experience across the acquisition lifecycle, including pre- and post-award support and acquisition reform as both a contracting officer and instructor. A retired U.S. Army Acquisition Officer (2003), he served with U.S. Special Operations Command at MacDill AFB and U.S. Central Command leading host nation support agreements. He is President of RN Contracting Solutions, LLC (SDVOSB), providing contract management consulting and training, and has taught DAU/FAI courses to federal agencies since 2004. He holds an MS in Contract Management from Florida Institute of Technology and is President of the NCMA Space Coast Florida Chapter.

Senior Program Manager and retired U.S. Army Officer with 25+ years of experience leading large-scale federal and DoD programs in cyber operations, defense acquisition, logistics, and contracting. Proven success managing multimillion-dollar IDIQs, supporting space and cyber missions at NASA, USCYBERCOM, DISA, and DHS. I specialize in integrating cross-functional teams, streamlining acquisition lifecycles, and delivering mission-critical outcomes through Agile/SAFe practices. Certifications: PMP, CPCM, CDFM-A, SAFe Agilist, CMMI Practitioner. Active TS/SCI Full-Scope Polygraph.

Meet Nicholas, the "New York Cowboy," a powerhouse in professional services who brings an electrifying blend of expertise and entertainment to every stage. With all 12 PMI certifications, 30 cloud credentials across AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure, and an astounding 150+ professional certifications, he's the embodiment of lifelong learning. As a sought-after speaker at PMI events nationwide, Nicholas captivates audiences with his signature mix of ironic humor and practical wisdom. His Amazon-published book, "Off the Beaten Path – A Project Management Field Guide," has become essential reading for professionals seeking real-world insights.