Michael Sia
A 2023 GovCP Grad Making Waves
Michael Sia began his academic journey as an undergrad at UD—transferring from Tennessee as a Junior. He began pre-pandemic but had to shift his approach when the pandemic hit. Despite the challenges, Michael persevered and managed to secure a job at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) while also pursuing the GovCP Program.
His dedication and hard work was recently recognized with a Joe Belle Memorial Young Alumni Award from UD, a testament to his commitment to academics and professional pursuits. Here's a bit more in his own words:
What is the most exciting thing happening in your line of work right now?
"As a Contracting Specialist for the Air Force, I negotiate and finalize the purchase of military assets with Defense Contractors to build really cool planes. I'm currently on the team that's building the Next Air Force One which is an enormous honor and something that my future kids and grandkids will never hear the end of!"
What is the most valuable thing you learned at UD?
"I learned that habits make the man. I learned that, in order to do great things, you have to be patient and form good habits that get you to your goals. I took on a lot of responsibilities at the school, and those commitments forced me to form a solid routine that allowed me to take small but purposeful steps toward my goals."
"I have a career that serves my country, a successful business that lets me serve the community, a healthy body to compete in Ironman Triathlons with my family, a Master's Degree at UD Law School in Government Contracting, and a small, close group of people around me that truly want what's best for me. The work to get where I am now was grueling, but I am grateful for every opportunity I received. And frankly, it was all because I decided to become a Dayton Flyer!"
We're proud to have Michael as part of our GovCP family. Congrats to our Featured Flyer!
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