Cyber Council

The mission of the WashingtonExec Cyber council is to bring together Cyber thought leaders from all industry sectors across the Washington DC region to share knowledge and trends associated with the growing Cyber threat, Human Capital development, remediation and risk reduction strategies, and STEM initiatives associated with Cyber.

Amanda Satterwhite

Amanda Satterwhite

Managing Director of Cyber Growth & Strategy, Accenture Federal

Amanda “Mandy” Satterwhite is the Managing Director of Accenture Federal’s Cyber Growth & Strategy. She joined AFS in 2021 with the acquisition of Novetta, where she founded the Cyber Mission & Enablement (CME) division. Satterwhite remains the Client Account lead for CME, where she leads a team of highly specialized software engineers and security researchers in developing progressive and resilient tools and infrastructures in support of full-spectrum cyber missions.

Her 25-year “GovCon” career started as a software developer, and she has risen through the ranks of federal contracting, taking on increasing responsibility along the way. She has a history of delivering critical mission systems for national security and leading strategic growth in both small and large businesses.

With a focus on continuous learning and a passion for serving the defense and national security community, Satterwhite has built a culture that empowers her team of talented engineers and researchers to drive innovation and technical excellence in support of customer mission success. In her current role, she is focused on expanding AFS Cyber growth initiatives across Generative AI, quantum science, Zero Trust, and critical infrastructure capabilities.

Kevin Bierschenk

Kevin Bierschenk

Vice President, Strategic Account Executive, Leidos

Former Senior Executive (SES) in the US Federal Government with strong strategic and analytic skill sets leading change of enterprise-wide transformational engagements for large, complex organizations. Deep understanding of capital planning (CPIC), Technology Business Management (TBM), Digitalization and IRS Modernization efforts in support of the US taxpayer. Adept at integrating complex IT capabilities needed to support business outcomes with C-suite executives. Leader with financial acumen, keen sense of situational awareness, and a contagious positive attitude that delivers results and envisions a future state and defining steps to incrementally drive in that direction.

Specialties: Portfolio & Program Management, Financial Management, Enterprise Governance, Strategic Planning and Execution, Program Lifecycle Management, Technology Business Management, Business Process Reengineering, Performance Management, Change Management, Organizational Readiness, Leadership Coaching