Jonathan Cain

 
 

Meet Jonathan Cain - Licensed Professional Engineer & Project Management Expert

Jonathan brings over 25 years of experience as a results-driven executive leader, engineer, and educator. A Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with an MBA in Strategy and Finance, Jonathan combines high-level industry expertise with a proven track record in education. He has served as an Adjunct Faculty Member and a corporate trainer, specializing in breaking down complex engineering, financial, and project management concepts for students and professionals.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Professional Certifications: Expert preparation for the Project Management Professional (PMP®) and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) exams.

  • Engineering Science: Foundations of Mechanical Engineering and advanced Nuclear Propulsion education.

  • Business & Finance: Engineering Economics, Strategy, and Finance.

  • Program & Project Management: Professional mastery in planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling projects across multiple disciplines.

  • Complex Analysis: Conducting analysis to optimize engineering, operations, and business processes.

Teaching Philosophy:

"I believe in moving beyond old-fashioned lectures to give students a modern, practical education. My goal is to use clear methods and real-world tools so that every student is fully prepared to meet the highest professional standards and pass their exams with confidence."

What Makes Jonathan Special:

  • Proven Certification Success: Developed and led a Project Management Professional (PMP®) preparation program that trained over 350 practitioners with a 90%+ pass rate over a six-year period.

  • University-Level Experience: Served as an Adjunct Faculty Member at Northern Virginia Community College, developing and teaching Introduction to Finance (Engineering Economics).

  • High-Level Mentorship: Oversees graduate-level nuclear propulsion education programs for engineers and has advised numerous Project Managers and senior leaders.

  • Professional Credentials: Holds a Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) license in Virginia, alongside Program Management Professional (PgMP®) and Project Management Professional (PMP®) certifications.

Education & Achievements:

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA), Strategy and Finance, University of Maryland.

  • Master of Science (MS), Engineering Science, Naval Postgraduate School.

  • Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Mechanical Engineering, Vanderbilt University.

  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), Virginia.

  • Program Management Professional (PgMP) & Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute.

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