Miro Strahilov
Project Manager | Systems Consultant | Business Transformation
Senior Project Manager and Systems Consultant with experience leading enterprise transformation
across nance, education, real estate, and technology sectors. Adept at bridging the gap between
business needs and scalable technical solutions from cloud migrations and DevOps integrations to
custom platform builds. Known for leading with clarity, adapting in complexity, and consistently
delivering impact in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.
Skills
Project & Management: Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, End-to-End Delivery, PMO Optimization
Digital Transformation: Cloud Migration, Systems Modernization, SaaS Integration, Platform
Implementation
Operations & Strategy: Process Optimization, Stakeholder Alignment, Change Management
Tools & Platforms: Azure DevOps, Jira, Con uence, Microsoft 365, Salesforce, PowerBI, Notion
Communication & Collaboration: Executive Reporting, Vendor Management, Training & Facilitation,
Cross-Functional Leadership
Professional Experience
Sr. Project Manager - Cloud Migration & Infrastructure
Northern Trust Bank • 2024 - 2025
• Enterprise Server Mapping & Migration Readiness - Led server audit and remediation efforts
across 500+ production and backup systems to enable a large-scale AWS migration. Identi ed and
resolved critical backup gaps, created standardized reporting for vendor coordination, and ensured
infrastructure met disaster recovery and high-availability standards.
• DevOps Integration & System Modernization - Drove Azure DevOps adoption across the PMO,
implementing standardized work ows and reporting structures for distributed global teams. Oversaw
identity system transition and database eld modernization, resolving legacy architecture risks and
improving long-term scalability across platforms.
Sr. Project Manager - Business Transformation
National Restaurant Association • 2022 - 2024
• ServSafe Web & eCommerce Overhaul - Led a 24-month digital transformation for the international
ServSafe program. Collaborated with Business and IT stakeholders to de ne scope, bridge
communication gaps, and manage platform risks. Migrated all customer and product data to a uni ed
eCommerce platform, implemented single sign-on (SSO), and launched a globally accessible site
experience resulting in signi cant user adoption and stakeholder satisfaction.
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• Certi cation Platform Creation - Directed an 18-month initiative to build and launch a global online
certi cation system for food safety professionals, used by clients such as McDonald’s. Successfully
migrated learning content and certi cation exams from third-party providers to an in-house platform,
generating long-term cost savings, improving security, and expanding access for international
workforces.
Project Manager - Implementation
Peak Realty Chicago • 2019 - 2021
• Web & Digital Infrastructure Overhaul - Managed a full rebuild of PRC’s digital ecosystem including
a new website, 14,000+ property MLS integration, and mobile-responsive UI. Increased rental and
sales conversion rates by 40% and positioned the company as a competitive tech-enabled brokerage
in the Chicago market.
• Enterprise System Implementation - Led ERP and CRM rollout alongside a custom broker app
enabling real-time lease processing. Uni ed disparate work ows into a single operational backend
reducing costs, improving turnaround times, and supporting partnership growth with local investors
and developers.
Project Manager
Cosmic Technologies • 2015 - 2019
• Client Delivery & Cross-Functional Coordination - Oversaw 90+ client launches in digital
marketing, SaaS, and eCommerce sectors. Served as the liaison between developers, designers, and
client stakeholders, ensuring consistent delivery across parallel projects. Achieved a 30% traf c boost
for national client Petland through UX and performance enhancements.
• PMO Tools & Operational Scaling - Modernized the company’s internal project management
systems by deploying Zoho One, Salesforce, and Microsoft 365. Established standardized work ows,
templates, and reporting structures—resulting in faster onboarding, higher team adoption, and
scalable project delivery practices.
Business Specialist | Trainer
Apple Inc. • 2011 - 2015
• Business Client Engagement - Acted as a business consultant for SMB clients across multiple
Apple retail locations. Delivered customized solutions for operations, device management, and
software training, contributing to long-term relationships and improved business performance.
• Training & Onboarding Leadership - Facilitated regional hiring events and training for up to 100
employees at a time. Designed onboarding programs that were later adopted across Apple’s global
retail chain, enhancing employee engagement and customer satisfaction throughout the region.
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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – Northeastern Illinois University
