Dr. Rhonda Farrell

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Communications Officer @ Markon
Baltimore, MD, US
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Baltimore, Maryland, United States, United States
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About Dr. Rhonda Farrell

As a highly cleared Enterprise Transformation Leader and USMC Vet with over 20Y of experience, I specialize in facilitating technical, organizational, and workforce transformations that drive optimization and results. My extensive background includes needs assessments, strategic recommendations, and delivering comprehensive shifts in leadership, culture, and technology across Federal agencies.Key Impact Areas✅ Strategic Communication & Change Management: I have designed and executed communication strategies that enhance cyber policy, records management, and compliance certification across multiple directorates. My efforts include improved metadata management and data governance, fostering better operational alignment and compliance.✅ Innovation & Process Improvement: I provide strategic guidance to implement bureau-wide innovation and process improvement initiatives. This includes launching Agile maturation projects, developing performance management frameworks, and creating multi-year innovation plans that inform current and future funding and resourcing✅ Leadership & Governance: Leading change management and policy-driven initiatives, I focus on maturing DoD and IC cyber policies, integrating new information into RMF lifecycles, and strengthening security postures. My approach ensures governance levels are elevated and risks are mitigated effectively.✅ Holistic Consulting Expertise: My consulting services encompass a people, process, and technology approach that drives enterprise innovation, governance, policy integration, and strategic alignment. I bring a comprehensive approach to organizational redesign, ensuring all aspects of the enterprise are optimized.Notable Projects:Enterprise Transformation & Innovation: Led technological collaboration and productivity solutions, operationalizing analytics offices, and launching Agile maturity initiatives (Department of State / OBO, DHS, DIA, DISA, NGA, NRO, USPS).Strategic Communication & Change Management: Enhanced governance, cyber policies, compliance efforts, integrated DoD and IC cyber control frameworks, and supported digital modernization strategies (DD CIO/ITS, DoD CIO, NSA, US Air Force, US Army/PEO-C3T, UCDSMO, USCC).Cybersecurity & Risk Management: Directed phased, risk-informed programs, managing change management, process improvement, and system development lifecycle services (JFHQ-DODIN, NAVY, NSA, USMC MARFOR, US Army).Operational & Performance Management: Focused on digital modernization, delivering performance management services and holistic assessments (USPS).

Dr. Rhonda Farrell's Current Company Details
Markon

Markon

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Communications Officer
Baltimore, MD, US
Website:
markonsolutions.com
Employees:
518
Dr. Rhonda Farrell Work Experience Details
  • Markon
    Communications Officer
    Markon
    Baltimore, Md, Us
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  • Govcon Consulting Services
    Enterprise Transformation Advisory And Professional Services
    Govcon Consulting Services Jun 2010 - Present
    Arcfield, ASI Govt, BCT, Booz Allen Hamilton, Insight Global / Leidos, LMI, TMACResults-Oriented ApproachStrategic Planning: Executes phased operational plans to drive measurable change strategies and performance goals.Enterprise Transformation: Implements data-driven strategies to enhance governance, agility, and transformation outcomes.Capability Gap Resolution: Identifies and resolves gaps with actionable recommendations, aligning efforts with strategic goals.Effective Communication: Delivers clear insights through technical and management briefings to ensure alignment.Systems Engineering Lifecycle Management: Oversees processes to ensure governance, compliance, and seamless execution.Data-Driven Decisions: Provides insights to leadership for data-informed decisions, enhancing efficiency and outcomes.21st-Century Leadership: Cultivates collaborative leadership through mentoring, improving service delivery and growth.Key AchievementsEnterprise Transformation & Innovation: Led Agile initiatives, operationalized analytics offices, and delivered collaboration tools (DoS/OBO, DHS, USPS, NGA, DISA).Strategic Communication & Change Management: Integrated cyber frameworks, strengthened governance, and supported modernization (NSA, DoD CIO, Air Force, US Army).Cybersecurity & Risk Management: Managed risk-based programs, aligning strategies with lifecycle services (JFHQ-DODIN, USMC, US Army).Operational & Performance Management: Delivered assessments and aligned modernization outcomes (DoS/OBO, USPS).Core CompetenciesBusiness Development: Identifies opportunities, expands partnerships, and drives revenue.Technical Change Management: Implements cyber, STEM, and data science strategies for change.Operational Excellence: Streamlines operations to enhance service quality.Business Transformation: Aligns strategies with mission objectives for sustainable success.Leadership Development: Coaches teams to foster innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Acmp, Afcea, Asq, Asqe, Bccoc, B.E.L.L, Bgap, Ieee, Ieee-Usa, Isc2, Ivp, Whc, Wicys
    Community And Non-Profit Executive And Entrepreneur Leader And Special Program Contributor
    Acmp, Afcea, Asq, Asqe, Bccoc, B.E.L.L, Bgap, Ieee, Ieee-Usa, Isc2, Ivp, Whc, Wicys Jan 2009 - Present
    Strategic Change Management, Organizational Development, Performance Management and activities in support of enhanced member value and global expansion.• 1-3-5 year strategic frameworks• Annual business plans (schedule, budget, resourcing, performance targets)• Performance management and monitoring (dashboards and scorecards)• Industry specific white papers, multi-author book contributions, thought leadership• Membership models, global expansion, new initiative startup and growth• Solopreneur, entrepreneur, and business leader programming
  • Cyber & Steam Global Innovation Alliance
    Founder
    Cyber & Steam Global Innovation Alliance Jul 2018 - Jun 2024
    Our alliance is on a long-term industry transformative journey to grow to 10,000 partners, which serve 1,000,000 people globally within the STE"A"M, CYBER, and innovation arenas, raising $10,000,000 for GOOD! We support youth, student, women, and veterans. Join US!
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  • Global Innovation Strategies
    Chief Executive Officer
    Global Innovation Strategies May 2016 - Jun 2024
    YOUR MISSION UNDERSTOOD. OUR OPPORTUNITY ENSURING YOUR SUCCESS!We enable growth by capitalizing on essential advantages to create comprehensive, integrated, sustainable results. We primarily serve women, minority, and veteran-owned small businesses, international non-profits, and solopreneurs. How can we help your organization GROW?
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  • Booz Allen Hamilton
    Transformation Strategist
    Booz Allen Hamilton Jun 2010 - Oct 2020
    Mclean, Va, Us
    Associate • Booz Allen Hamilton • June 2010 – October 2020 • National Capital RegionClients include Air Force, Army (PEO-EIS, PEO-C3T), CBRI Program, DIA (D3 Solutions), DISA, DoD CIO, IRS (PTCA), Joint Staff (DD CIO/ITS), Navy (NETC IM/IT), NGA (AAA), NSA (T2), UCDSMO, US Cyber Command (J0/J1), USMC (MCCYWG, MCNOSC).
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  • Bytemobile, Inc.
    Sr. Sqa Engineer
    Bytemobile, Inc. Nov 2007 - Dec 2008
    Fort Lauderdale, Fl, Us
    • Achieved product ship objectives via automated and manual feature, functionality, regression, performance, and security related tests of an access control/content filtering solution - processor, database, telecommunications, Web UI, and Linux components.• Enhanced quality of optimization and traffic interception products via feature, integration, and security testing – wireless, wired, handheld emulator, handheld OS, web-optimization protocols, GUI, and Solaris components.• Improved test engineering processes via participation in functional design reviews and testplan/testcase creation.• Extended existing automation suite via addition of Perl and shell script programs for feature and long run tests
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  • Platform Solutions, Inc.
    Staff Sqa Engineer
    Platform Solutions, Inc. Aug 2005 - Sep 2007
    Boston, Ma, Us
    •Enhanced product quality by conducting manual test of a multi-platform, web-interface driven, secure enterprise processing complex -- processor, storage, database, telecommunications, I/O, diagnostic, Linux components, Java, and Tomcat components.•Developed and maintained test coverage matrix in support of cross-functional feature testing.•Participated in functional and RAS related feature design reviews.•Conducted preliminary automation testing to support product line functionality.Acquired by IBM.
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  • Lecroy Corporation
    Sr. Sw Qa Engineer
    Lecroy Corporation Dec 2004 - May 2005
    Chestnut Ridge, Ny, Us
    ·Enhanced product quality by conducting manual testing of PCI-Express compliant protocol analyzer and SAS/SATA compliant traffic alteration platforms.·Improved organizational test coverage and efficiency by introducing prioritized platform support matrices and enhanced test documentation.·Conducted proof of concept functional automation studies in support of cost versus quality-benefit initiatives.·Addressed future product quality focus areas via participation in functional, usability, and process enhancement strategy sessions.·Designed, developed, and implemented engineering matrix-based test defect reports.
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  • State Compensation Insurance Fund
    Senior Staff Analyst
    State Compensation Insurance Fund Jul 2003 - Dec 2003
    Sacramento, California, Us
    Staff Programmer Analyst/QA Engineer, SCIF, San Francisco, CA (07/2003 – current)Enhanced product quality via manual test of a distributed, web-based, multi-platform, secure enterprise application based on Oracle 9i R2 and Java, Unix, and DB2. Improved test coverage and depth via introduction of test matrices, back-end server verification, data model and object state analysis, and introduction of functional automation. Improved test infrastructure via review, update, and/or creation of test engineering and configuration related management processes, procedures, requirements, templates, test plans, and defect tracking materials appropriate to the SDLC phase. Designed and developed QA training materials, and a centralized departmental knowledge base.
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  • Software Quality Specialists
    Senior Test Engineer
    Software Quality Specialists May 2003 - Jul 2003
    Minimized potential risks and defects and enhanced product test quality via development of Risk Management and engineering test documentation in compliance with IEEE and FDA standards for an MS Access based, Intuitive ERP system. Strengthened infrastructure by creating processes, procedures, and templates in support of test activities.
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  • W.A. Hynes & Co.
    Information Security Services Consultant (Inovant)
    W.A. Hynes & Co. Feb 2003 - Mar 2003
    Petaluma, Ca, Us
    Strengthened infrastructure via requirements gathering, process and database design, analysis, and implementation activities. Enhanced quality and integrity of infrastructure knowledge base via data identification and reconciliation activities in regard to audit findings and rectification activities for an internal Security database, based on MS Access.
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  • Trend Micro, Inc.,
    Temporary Consultant
    Trend Micro, Inc., Nov 2002 - Jan 2003
    Tokyo, Japan, Jp
    Enhanced marketing infrastructure via compilation of marketing research data for existing customer base utilizing Excel and an internal database product. Enhanced productivity by providing promotion support activities.
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  • New Horizons Computer Learning Centers
    Computer Instructor
    New Horizons Computer Learning Centers Aug 2002 - Oct 2002
    New Braunfels, Texas, Us
    Instructed 200+ students on Database (Access, FileMaker Pro 5.0, Excel) and Desktop (PowerPoint, Word) applications. Improved new instructor training support materials via creation of content outlines.
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  • Msx International
    Technical Lab Developer - Technical Consultant (Visa)
    Msx International Sep 2000 - Mar 2001
    Detroit, Michigan, Us
    Supported instructional personnel via design, development, and documentation of troubleshooting labs in support of Network Operations application and debugging infrastructure. Provided system and security admin expertise for Windows and/or Unix platforms. Executed end-to-end system data flow tests using client side applications on Unix, Windows, and midrange platforms in conjunction with the creation of process flows, test and support plans. Enhanced quality, justified long-term resource needs, and increased testing robustness by conducting gap analysis on processes, course offerings, support plans, and test plans. Saved costs associated with travel and remote resource access and enhanced efficiency of classroom resource set-up via requirements gathering, justification, implementation, and evaluation of a remote access application. Primary applications: ConnectDirect, NetOp, DataExpress, Tivoli TEC/TME, ESQ, PVCS, Tacl, CiscoWorks, CiscoView, Netview, QIP, and Concord NW Health.
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  • Cisco Systems, Inc.,
    Software Engineer Iv
    Cisco Systems, Inc., Oct 1998 - Jun 1999
    San Jose, Ca, Us
    Enhanced quality of the multi-service WAN switch product line – BPX, MGX, IGX, and IPX - while executing manual QA and regression tests in order to achieve integration, interoperability, functionality, and regression test objectives. Increased test coverage, quality and quantity of tests performed, and better emulated customer site use via re-design of networks, test plans, and test environments. Evaluated automated emulation test tool against functional and quality standards. Evaluated infrastructure tool for automating inventory control of lab environment. Increased product knowledge across groups, complied with quality standards, and justified designed infrastructure and test changes by creation of technical product and business documentation. Participated in cross-functional quality analysis of existing PRD/MRD documents, infrastructure, and processes.
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  • Amdahl Corp.
    Staff Systems Design Engineer
    Amdahl Corp. Nov 1997 - Sep 1998
    Recreated and tested customer related software images for a raid and scsi based storage subsystem product line, prior to customer release. Ensured quality requirements were met prior to shipment to the field via manual and automated execution of software regression, QA, RAS, and unit integration tests -- console and storage subsystem – included installation, reconfiguration, basic functionality, fault introduction, fault recovery, and software expert systems validation. Enhanced quality of technical publications via validation and editing of complete product line manual set. Increased quality of console subsystem software via validation and verification of online help and associated functionality. Dispersed product knowledge via creation and publication of web-based technical product testing documentation.
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  • Cisco Systems, Inc.
    Software Development Test Engineer Iii
    Cisco Systems, Inc. Nov 1996 - Nov 1997
    San Jose, Ca, Us
    Achieved required quality objectives for core router product line with bi-coastal team: 7500, 7200, 7000, ATM Switch – LS1010, Cat5k: integration, interoperability, regression, QA, and functionality tests. Enhanced quality of IOS release in regard to compression, encryption, PKI, tunneling, RAS, and diagnostics areas via targeted feature and functionality tests. Increased coverage robustness, according to IOS release feature matrix by re-design of topologies or upgrade of test bed for router and LAN switch product lines. Saved time and increased efficiency by participation in design, development, test, and implementation of cross-BU web-based infrastructure for tracking of s/w releases and defects. Increased test coverage and quality levels via participation in design, development, test, and implementation of business unit wide script automation project.
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  • Amdahl Corp.
    Software Engineer Staff
    Amdahl Corp. Jun 1984 - Nov 1996
    Aided in achievement of customer shipment objectives for a series of 370/390 based architecture, processor product lines and console subsystems via participation in a cross-functional engineering test team which focused on manual and automated unit-integration, feature, functionality, regression, RAS, and QA tests. Tests included access, authentication, compression, security, diagnostics, reliability, availability, and serviceability areas, including an automated expert system for handling logout analysis events. Increased test coverage and robustness and reduced scheduled test time via participation in design, test, and implementation of internal automation projects for multiple console subsystems. Participated in cross-functional quality related projects based on the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality program. Enhanced international team efficiency by participation in joint Amdahl/Fujitsu development/test project in Japan: 3Q-4Q/1995.
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  • Us Marine Corps
    Lance Corporal
    Us Marine Corps Jul 1982 - Jan 1984
    Washington, Dc, Us
    • Supported availability objectives for mainframe based user access, batch job processing, nightly backup/shutdown services, and tape services in support of USMC training and base computer operations services.
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Dr. Rhonda Farrell Skills

Tranformation Strategy Organizational And Leadership Development Global Partnerships Technical Change Management Performance Excellence

Dr. Rhonda Farrell Education Details

  • University Of Fairfax
    University Of Fairfax
    Information Assurance
  • Purdue Global Law School
    Purdue Global Law School
    Cyberlaw
  • Csu Hayward - Mba Strategic Management
    Csu Hayward - Mba Strategic Management
    Strategic Management
  • Csu Hayward - B.S. Business Administration
    Csu Hayward - B.S. Business Administration
    Cs
  • Ucsc Extension - Internet Security
    Ucsc Extension - Internet Security
    Internet Security Certificate
  • Ucsc Extension - Network Engineering
    Ucsc Extension - Network Engineering
    Network Engineering Certificate

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