SMRC CEO Neelu Modali on Company Beginnings and the Federal Procurement Process
Neelu Modali is CEO of SM Resources Corporation (SMRC), a company founded in 1991 with the catch phrase, “We embrace science to engineer a smarter, more sustainable world.” Modali took on the role of CEO in 2004. He pursued his higher education at the University of Maryland, College Park. Modali spoke with WashingtonExec about SMRC,
Q&A with Deltek CEO Michael Corkery on Maintaining Growth, SAAS & the New York Giants
Deltek CEO Michael Corkery, leads 1,600 employees that serve the company’s 16,000 customers across 80 countries. Since joining Deltek in January 2010, Corkery’s roles have included working as the company’s CFO and acting CEO before officially holding the CEO title. He also held positions as CFO and Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at ICO Global
Q&A with CEO Tod Weber on Software AG Government Solutions, Inc. & Managing Big Data
Tod Weber is Chief Executive Officer of Software AG Government Solutions, Inc., where he manages the strategy, operations, and growth of the company. Software AG Government Solutions is a newly launched unit of Software AG USA, Inc. The company will focus on delivering solutions that leverage its industry-leading software products (webMethods, Terracotta BigMemory, CentraSite, and
WashingtonExec E-Magazine: News You Need to Know
If you were in the mood to learn more about the “who’s who” in the federal IT industry, you’re in luck with this week’s issue of the WashingtonExec e-magazine. We feature interviews with several different executives like Doug Britton (Kaprica), Paul Strasser (DRC), Andy Maner (IBM), Ginger Groeber (Exfederal.com), Christopher Janney (Heart Ball), and the
Mobile Entrepreneur & Kaprica Founder Doug Britton on Security, Asymmetrical Talent & Microprocessors
Doug Britton is co-founder and CEO of mobile security company Kaprica, started in October 2011. Before he ventured into Kaprica, Britton was the research and development manager at Lockheed Martin, focusing on the cyber warfare-side of computer security. He also has experience as a Russian linguist and interrogator in the U.S. Army Special Forces. Britton
Q&A with DRC’s Paul Strasser on DRC Company Culture, 2013 Federal IT Predictions
Paul Strasser is Dynamic Research Corporation (DRC)’s Senior Vice President and General Manager, High Performance Technology Group. Though he joined this position in 2010, Strasser has over 28 years of experience in technical and senior management positions and was Pragmatics COO for almost six years. Prior to Pragmatics, he was VP and Division General Manager
Vistronix President John Hassoun on Federal IT & Being a Mid-Tier National Security Company
Hassoun has a master’s degree in Human Factors and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Wright State University. He serves on the Board of Directors for international security company Aegis LLC, and launched his career with the U.S. Air Force as Program Manager of a large USAF engineering facility. Today, he is the new Corporate
CRGT Inc. Names Sal Fazzolari SVP of Strategic Development
Sal Fazzolari has been named Senior Vice President of Strategic Development at CRGT Inc., and will report directly to CRGT CEO and President Tom Ferrando. “This appointment marks an exciting moment for CRGT,” said CRGT President Tom Ferrando. “As we consolidate operations and drive efficiencies from our recent acquisitions, we remain mindful of the critical
Roja Kolachina’s 2013 Outlook: M&A Activity and IT Strategic Investment
WashingtonExec 2013 Government Contracting Outlook Series: The new year brings big changes for the Federal IT industry, and WashingtonExec is back with its Government Contracting Industry Outlook Series. We are giving local executives the opportunity to share their thoughts on where they see our industry headed this year and beyond. Leaders were asked a series
Annual 2013 Executive Outlook E-Magazine
WashingtonExec’s Annual Outlook Series: We may only be 18 days into the new year, but it’s already one filled with uncertainty, cuts in federal IT spending, and buzz surrounding M&A activity. What do some of the area’s leading executives have to say about these issues, amongst others? Read insights from executives like Joe Doherty, Brad
Paul Leslie’s 2013 Outlook: Uncertainty, but Opportunity
WashingtonExec 2013 Government Contracting Outlook Series: The new year brings big changes for the Federal IT industry, and WashingtonExec is back with its Government Contracting Industry Outlook Series. We are giving local executives the opportunity to share their thoughts on where they see our industry headed this year and beyond. Leaders were asked a series
Tom Suder’s 2013 Outlook: The Year of Government Enterprise Mobility
WashingtonExec 2013 Government Contracting Outlook Series: The new year brings big changes for the Federal IT industry, and WashingtonExec is back with its Government Contracting Industry Outlook Series. We are giving local executives the opportunity to share their thoughts on where they see our industry headed this year and beyond. Leaders were asked a series
Q&A with Mare Lucas of GCE: The Culture Change of Disruptive Technologies
Cloud and mobile technologies are changing the way Americans work. GCE’s Chief Marketing Officer, Mare Lucas, is at the forefront of that change. She spends her days meeting with customers and partners to get out the company’s technology forward message. She says that in an era of budget cutbacks, moving to the cloud can help
Alion Taps Barry Broadus as New CFO
Alion Science and Technology has named Barry Broadus its new Chief Financial Officer. He has been the acting CFO since earlier this year. “Barry is an excellent leader who will provide insight, guidance and advice on Alion’s financial strategies,” said chairman and CEO, Dr. Bahman Atefi. “I’m confident he will continue to bring energy, clarity
TWD Launches New Contract Vehicle Center, Taps Dave Arundel to Lead
Dave Arundel will manage IT firm TWD & Associates’ new Governmentwide Acquisition Contract Center for indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts. He will also oversee new processes and procedures at the center for the company, which provides technical expertise on communications issues for national security agencies. “The GWAC Center will help TWD maximize the growth value of its contract vehicles by continually identifying
Q&A with Anthony Robbins: Updating the Federal Network for War Fighters, Citizens
With over 25 years of sales experience, Anthony Robbins leads Brocade‘s federal business unit as vice president. He attended Jacksonville State University on a basketball scholarship, and credits coaches and mentors in federal government for teaching him about working hard and setting goals. Challenges with outdated data centers and modernizing the cloud were also discussed. WashingtonExec: Can you
Q&A with Jeff Ward of MaaS360 by Fiberlink: The Corporate Culture Factor and “Ten Commandments for BYOD”
Mobile Device Management (MDM) expert Jeff Ward, Vice President of Federal Services for MaaS360 by Fiberlink, spoke with WashingtonExec about the state of Federal IT. Before joining Maas360 in 2002, Ward worked at Kodak, Systems Industries and served as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps flying Close Air Support. We discussed with Ward
Vistronix, AEGIS.net Team Up to Lead ACT-IAC Committee
IT solutions providers AEGIS.net, Inc. and Vistronix, Inc. have teamed up to form the Independent Verification and Validation Committee (IV&V) with the American Council for Technology-Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC), to establish the value and purpose of IV&V. It will give leaders in the public, private and academic sectors an opportunity to discuss best practices within
ECS Acquires iLuMinA, Third Company in 14 Months
Electronic Consulting Services, Inc., which has more than doubled in recent years to 1,200 employees and over $200 million in annual revenue, has acquired enterprise software firm iLuMinA. The company provides engineering, IT and business services to federal clients. ILuMinA has had success in federal program management with the Depart. of Defense since its start
Federal Mobile Computing Summit Series: NIC – eGovernment Solutions
WashingtonExec Series: Federal Mobile Computing Summit & Technology Showcase At the annual Federal Mobile Computing Summit on Aug. 8, leaders in government and business gathered at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center to discuss digital strategy. Panel topics included bring-your-own-device policies, mobile health, and security and privacy issues (FedRAMP). Federal contracting firms were
Q&A with Louis Chabot: The Four Largest Roadblocks Facing the Big Data Industry
Technology executive Louis Chabot has over 25 years of experience working with information systems. As the big data lead at DRC, he used his background in the financial sector to work on a cloud system for government clients. He attributes success at the professional service delivery company to understanding customer needs, and putting them first.
Novetta Solutions Names Richard Sawchak New CFO
Novetta Solutions has made Richard Sawchak its new chief financial officer and corporate secretary. Sawchak will oversee financial and IT management issues at the company, which provides software and IT services to support national security. “Rich’s technology focused experience as a CFO with private equity backed and publicly traded company experience is a perfect fit
Understanding Federal IT Mandates at the Brocade Federal Forum
Nearly 400 experts from the federal IT, technology and business sectors gathered at the Brocade Federal Forum in Washington, D.C. to discuss federal government IT issues including data center consolidation, security, virtualization and the cloud. With pressure to increase efficiency, modernize and move to cloud computing, the network and data technology company hosted the event
QinetiQ North America Names Gary Slack New CFO
QinetiQ North America has named Gary Slack executive vice president and chief financial officer. “Gary will serve as a key member of the QNA leadership team,” said Duane Andrews, chief executive officer of QinetiQ North America. “He brings a broad set of skills to the role and will be a key asset to us as
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