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As the VP & GM of the National Security business unit, I lead strategic growth, program delivery, and customer satisfaction across critical IT programs and services for federal clients, including the Departments of State, Homeland Security, Justice, Energy, and Treasury. As part of the Executive Leadership Team, I drive long-term strategy, go-to-market planning, and capture efforts to secure new business and strengthen strategic partnerships. With a focus on advanced technologies like AI/ML, cloud services, and digital transformation, I oversee diverse offerings—from systems modernization to infrastructure management. By mentoring and guiding teams, I ensure our programs achieve revenue, profit, and customer satisfaction goals, consistently delivering high-impact solutions in the National Security space.

Utilize deep expertise to secure over $400 million in strategic Federal task orders across more than 20 agencies, driving the expansion and diversification of our service portfolio. Play a pivotal role in shaping technical solutions and leading design discussions, with a focus on cloud-based architecture, low-code/no-code (LCNC) solutions, and DevSecOps practices. Bring a comprehensive understanding of the business landscape to effectively address customer challenges, define the vision, and establish clear requirements for tailored solutions. Provide innovative recommendations, identify optimal approaches, and develop detailed roadmaps to ensure successful outcomes. Consistently deliver customized, high-impact solutions for a wide array of Federal clients.Led the company’s AWS Cloud practice, playing a pivotal role in acquiring AWS Cloud competencies and achieving status as an AWS GovCloud reseller. Spearheaded certification initiatives and developed proof-of-concept demos utilizing AWS-native DevSecOps tools. Defined the company’s cloud service offerings, contributing to the successful delivery of scalable and secure cloud solutions across multiple Federal contracts.Leveraged AI/ML expertise to drive innovation in internal projects focused on enhancing operational efficiency and data analytics capabilities. Contributed to a pilot initiative that improved cybersecurity through advanced tools, elevating infrastructure resilience with real-time threat detection and mitigation. Additionally, provided strategic direction for developing new corporate capabilities using Generative AI technologies, positioning the organization at the forefront of emerging tech solutions.

Herndon, Virginia, United States

Led major modernization efforts of corporate network infrastructures and off-site Federal pograms, significantly improving service availability while reducing operational costs. Established a robust SharePoint platform and implemented unified communication systems to support Department of State global operations. Successfully transitioned from Microsoft Exchange to Google Cloud, driving cost-efficiency and scalability. Designed and managed advanced virtualized environments using VMware, Nutanix, and Citrix, and facilitated the seamless migration of development environments to a FedRAMP-moderate certified cloud platform, ensuring uninterrupted business continuity.

Ms, Cybersecurity Operations And Analytics

Ai/Ml No-Code Solutions, Artificial Intelligence

Bs, Computer Information Systems

Activities and Societies: Alpha Chi

Bs, Computer Engineering

Blockchain Technologies