Mike Filson

Assistant Vice President
"The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it."
- Henry David Thoreau

What's your nickname:

Filson

Favorite Hobby:

I’m a “perma-student”. I enjoy learning about just about anything at any point in time.

Favorite thing about being a Bulldog:

Knowing that the more I push to develop the team, the more I’m pushed to develop myself.

About Mike Filson

Filson has a strong ability to support and develop the people around him, encouraging growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement within his teams. Throughout his career, he has focused on employee engagement, professional development, and delivering meaningful results through both leadership and mentorship. He has been recognized by senior leadership for designing and delivering customized training programs across sales, customer service, and professional development initiatives. At Bulldog, he leads the firm’s training initiatives, including new hire onboarding and the development and delivery of ongoing learning programs for the team. His effectiveness as a trainer is strengthened by his hands-on experience as a Senior IT Project Manager, allowing him to bring practical knowledge and real-world perspective into the learning environment. Mike sets a standard of excellence that makes his leadership in the classroom both credible and compelling.

Background / Specialties

  • 20+ Years Sales, Management, Customized Training Solutions
  • 15+ Years Project Management
  • Portfolio, Program and Project Leadership
  • Highly Technical and Complex Projects
  • Expert Level Technical Skills
  • Course Design, Facilitation and Training
  • Data Management and Assessment
  • Process Improvement
  • Team Growth, Leadership, and Development

Education / Certifications

  • Indiana Wesleyan University – Bachelor’s in Management
  • Project Management Professional Certification, PMP®
  • PMI Agile Certified Practitioner, PMI ACP®
  • Professional Scrum Master I Certification, PSM I®
  • Professional Agile Leadership I, PAL I®
  • Scaled Professional Scrum, SPS®