Keith Masback, CEO of USGIF, Talks 2013* GEOINT Symposium, “Operationalizing Intelligence for Global Missions”
Keith Masback, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) gave WashingtonExec a first-hand look about what to expect at the 10th Annual GEOINT Symposium, to be held in Tampa Bay, Florida from April 14-17, 2014. With over 4,000 registered attendees, the theme of “Operationalizing Intelligence for Global Missions” is sure
SAVE THE DATE: USGIF to Host the GEOINT 2013* Symposium April 14-17
The U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) is hosting the GEOINT 2013* Symposium, taking place April 14-17, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. Considered the largest intelligence event of the year, GEOINT 2013* will feature networking opportunities, an opening welcome reception, charity golf tournament, and a closing celebration. As a result of the October 2013 shutdown of the
MacAulay-Brown, Inc. Opens New Office in Tampa, Expands Support for Special Operations Forces Community
MacAulay-Brown, Inc. (MacB) has opened its newest office in Tampa. The addition of the Tampa office significantly increases the company’s presence and reach into United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and its subordinate commands and units. “We are very proud of the partnership we have developed with the SOF community,” said Sid Fuchs, President and
MacB Hires Special Operations Forces Veteran Peter Davis as Director of Special Operations Programs
MacAulay-Brown, Inc. (MacB), a leading National Security company providing innovative engineering and technical solutions to Defense, Intelligence, Homeland Security and Federal agencies, has hired Special Operations Forces (SOF) veteran Peter Davis as Director of Special Operations Programs. “Pete is a natural born leader who knows firsthand that the technology and engineering services industry leaders like
Novetta Solutions Announces Diamond Sponsorship of DSI’s Big Data for Intelligence Symposium on Nov. 18-19
Novetta Solutions recently announced its Diamond sponsorship of Defense Strategies Institute’s (DSI) Big Data for Intelligence Symposium on November 18-19 in Alexandria, Va. Novetta CEO, Peter LaMontagne said, “This symposium addresses a critical issue for national security professionals and technologists who strive to efficiently derive value from the vast amounts of unstructured data that is created
DSA’s RJ Kolton Capitalizes on Military Expertise to Grow Business in Tough Economic Climate
RJ Kolton spent 22 years in the military before transitioning into the civilian industry. He served in various command and staff positions in the White House, US Central Command, Department of the Army, and the 82nd Airborne and 3rd Infantry Divisions. Kolton now serves as Data Systems Analysts, Inc.’s (DSA) Senior Vice President of Business Development
SAIC’s Rob Zitz Discusses the Leidos Split, Advice for Transitioning from Government to Industry and the Future of the IC
Rob Zitz began his 34-year career in 1979 when he took a job as a counter-terrorism analyst supporting the Army’s Delta Force. He then went on to work for the CIA, NGA, NSA, NRO, Secret Service and more. Zitz also participated in the reconstruction effort in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, supported the prevention of
AMERICAN SYSTEMS Promotes Two Executives To VP: Hyuk Byun and Pete Pflugrath
AMERICAN SYSTEMS, a leading IT and engineering company, announced today that Hyuk Byun has been appointed Vice President/General Manager of Professional Services and Pete Pflugrath has been appointed Vice President/General Manager of Custom Solutions. The company’s dual promotion enable both the Professional Services and Custom Solutions teams to benefit from new ideas generated across
Dan Wilbricht of Dell Software Talks Big Data’s Impact on Intelligence Community, the Next Big IT Innovation and Cyber Security for Mobile Apps
Dan Wilbricht is the regional director of intelligence programs for Dell Software Group. A cloud computing expert whose background in the intelligence community spans 20 years, during our interview, Wilbricht discussed the challenges surrounding big data analytics programs, big data’s impact on the intelligence community and big data collaboration among government leaders. Wilbricht emphasized that
QinetiQ North America’s Dave Papas Talks Big Data and its Impact on the Intelligence Community, Monetizing Big Data and More
Dave Papas is Vice President of Homeland Security Business at QinetiQ North America. Papas has more than 17 years of experience in enterprise network and cyber security, data management design and implementation, technical engineering, technical business development, and P&L management. Prior to joining QNA, Papas held leadership roles with General Dynamics and Secure Computing Corporation.
WashingtonExec E-Magazine: News You Need to Know
This week, we profiled Tish Long, Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). She talked to us about the many changes in the Intelligence Community, the biggest issues impacting big data initiatives with in the Intelligence Community (IC) as well as the topic of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) workforce development, click here. We
Tish Long, Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), on Activity Based Intelligence, Big Data and STEM
It has been almost three years since Letitia (Tish) Long was appointed Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) in August 2010. We caught up with Long to reflect on the changing role of NGA within the broader Intelligence Community (IC), asked her to share her best advice for young intel officers, and received her
Greg Gardner of NetApp on Mobility, the Intelligence Community, his Professorship and the Importance of Mentors
Greg Gardner is the Chief Architect of Defense and Intelligence Solutions at NetApp. He previously served as Deputy Chief Information Officer (CIO) at for the Intelligence Community (IC) and also as Vice President of Homeland Security Solutions and Public Sector Strategy for five years at Oracle. The executive has 30 years of military service under his belt
SAVE THE DATE: INSA’s Leadership Dinner with NGA’s Letitia Long on April 30th
Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) is hosting the NGA at Crossroads-Visualizing the Future Leadership Dinner with NGA’s Director Letitia Long. The event will take place Tuesday April 30, 2013 (new date) at the Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner. Long will share her vision for transforming NGA and Geoint in innovative ways that more effectively put
SAVE THE DATE: 3rd Annual INSA Innovators’ Showcase May 16th, Abstracts due March 29th
The Intelligence and National Security Agency (INSA) will be hosting the 3rd Annual INSA Innovators’ Showcase at the NGA Conference Center in Springfield, Va. on Thursday May 16, 2013. INSA is collaborating with ODNI and other Intelligence Community agencies (IC) to provide a forum for R&D-oriented companies to and academia to present their innovative IRAD
Sequoia Holdings Inc. to Launch New Startup Accelerator
T. Richard Stroupe Jr., Sequoia Holdings Inc. Sequoia Holdings Inc. has today announced it will be teaming up with Washington, D.C. private equity and venture capital firms to launch an accelerator that focuses on new cyber security and analytic start-ups. Sequoia Apps LLC, based in Reston, Va., will help local entrepreneurs create and launch successful
General Sorenson, Former U.S. Army CIO, on Big Data, Mission-Critical Devices and Federal IT Spending
Former Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the U.S. Army and Vice President and Partner at A.T. Kearney in Aerospace & Defense and Public Sector Practices, General Jeffrey Sorenson, spoke with WashingtonExec about federal IT, budget restraints and mobility in the military. General Sorenson served in the military for 37 years – including 20 years in
Bruce Feldman Named Senior Vice President of National Systems Sector at QNA
QinetiQ North America (QNA) has appointed Bruce Feldman as senior vice president of the National Systems sector of the company’s Mission and Information Solutions operating unit. Feldman will manage technology development and service delivery for contracts supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) and intelligence community. “Bruce comes to the company with more than 20 years
Wayne Lucernoni Of Harris Corporation Discusses Mobile Security, BYOD and Motorcycling
Wayne Lucernoni has worked in the information technology services industry for sixteen years. Currently Vice President and General Manager of Intel and Civil Programs at the Harris Corporation, Lucernoni talked with WashingtonExec about mobility and mobile security. In addition, Lucernoni offers his ideas about big data and his long time love of motorcycles. WashingtonExec: Can
MacAulay-Brown, Inc. Establishes National Capital Headquarters, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Today
MacAulay-Brown, Inc. (MacB) has established its National Capital Headquarters in Vienna, Virginia, the company announced June 21. “Increasing our presence in the D.C. area will help us achieve our growth oriented business objectives and maintain our commitment to customer success,” said MacB President and CEO Sid Fuchs. The new office, the second in the Washington,
Al Pisani’s Advice To His Children: “There Are Few Mistakes You Can’t Recover From”
WashingtonExec Series: WashingtonExec asked the simple question to top area executives: “If you could give your kids only three pieces of advice, what would they be?” As the father of three teenage boys, Al Pisani, senior vice president of TASC’s Intelligence Group, thinks often about the best advice to give his kids. His top three:
SAIC Names Mary Craft Deputy Business Unit General Manager Of Company’s Mission Support Business Unit
SAIC announced last week that Mary Craft will serve as Deputy Business Unit General Manager of the company’s Mission Support Business Unit, effective March 12. The business unit capabilities will range from intelligence analysis, full spectrum analytical and mission support and human language, including translation, education and training support. The unit also includes a complete
The SI Organization Acquires PhaseOne Communications
The SI Organization announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire PhaseOne Communications, a leading strategic communications firm for the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and Fortune 500 clients. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Privately-held PhaseOne will combine its refined strategic communications and targeted messaging expertise with SI’s system acquisition and
Stan Soloway’s Thoughts On 2012: Cyber, Intelligence, Counter-Terrorism Likely To Remain Priorities
Ever wonder what Stan Soloway, President and CEO of the Professional Services Council (PSC) predicts will happen in government contracting come 2012? If so, read below! PSC is the nation’s largest organization of government services contractors. What will next year hold for Government Contracting? Stan Soloway: For government contractors, two overarching questions dominate the landscape:
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