Video Interview: Manish Agarwal, President of Attain, on the Importance of the National Kidney Foundation
Attain President Manish Agarwal explains the importance of the National Kidney Foundation, both in his personal life and to society at large. Kidney disease can happen to anyone, he said, and encourages everyone to consider becoming a kidney donor. “We have so many people waiting for a kidney and passing away,” Agarwal said. “NKF is
2015 Market Outlook: Bobbie Kilberg, NVTC — More Innovation Ahead
WashingtonExec 2015 Market Outlook Series We look forward to a new year and new opportunities for innovation and growth in the government contracting community. This past year, we experienced an increased emphasis on cybersecurity, the government’s procurement process and a perpetual focus on doing more with less. WashingtonExec reached out to those most knowledgeable and
2015 Market Outlook: Scott Goss, Preferred Systems Solutions Inc. — Growth Opportunities in Existing, Emerging Threats
WashingtonExec 2015 Market Outlook Series We look forward to a new year and new opportunities for innovation and growth in the government contracting community. This past year, we experienced an increased emphasis on cybersecurity, the government’s procurement process and a perpetual focus on doing more with less. WashingtonExec reached out to those most knowledgeable and
2015 Market Outlook: Zia Islam, Zantech IT — Opportunities Exist in Key Technologies
WashingtonExec 2015 Market Outlook Series We look forward to a new year and new opportunities for innovation and growth in the government contracting community. This past year, we experienced an increased emphasis on cybersecurity, the government’s procurement process and a perpetual focus on doing more with less. WashingtonExec reached out to those most knowledgeable and
Acentia CEO, Todd Stottlemyer Divulges on what all Human Capital Professionals Ought to Know About Successful M&A Transactions
The WashingtonExec Strategic Human Capital Council kicked off its second year by welcoming Steve Woolwine of URS as the group’s new Chairman. Todd Stottlemyer, CEO of Acentia, a mid-size, private equity backed government contractor based in Falls Church, Va., served as the group’s keynote speaker on the topic of how human capital leaders can better
2015 Market Outlook: Brad Antle, Salient Federal Solutions — Leaders Need to Continue to Position Companies for a “New Normal”
WashingtonExec 2015 Market Outlook Series We look forward to a new year and new opportunities for innovation and growth in the government contracting community. This past year, we experienced an increased emphasis on cybersecurity, the government’s procurement process and a perpetual focus on doing more with less. WashingtonExec reached out to those most knowledgeable and
2015 Market Outlook: Joe Martore, CALIBRE — FY2015 Will Be Similar to FY2014
WashingtonExec 2015 Market Outlook Series We look forward to a new year and new opportunities for innovation and growth in the government contracting community. This past year, we experienced an increased emphasis on cybersecurity, the government’s procurement process and a perpetual focus on doing more with less. WashingtonExec reached out to those most knowledgeable and
2015 Market Outlook: Sal Fazzolari, CRGT Inc. — “Industry, Government Must Come Together”
WashingtonExec 2015 Market Outlook Series We look forward to a new year and new opportunities for innovation and growth in the government contracting community. This past year, we experienced an increased emphasis on cybersecurity, the government’s procurement process and a perpetual focus on doing more with less. WashingtonExec reached out to those most knowledgeable and
2015 Market Outlook: Stan Soloway, Professional Services Council — Federal Budget, Cybersecurity Will Be Main Focus
WashingtonExec 2015 Market Outlook Series We look forward to a new year and new opportunities for innovation and growth in the government contracting community. This past year, we experienced an increased emphasis on cybersecurity, the government’s procurement process and a perpetual focus on doing more with less. WashingtonExec reached out to those most knowledgeable and
2015 Market Outlook: A Conversation with Suresh Shenoy, IMC
WashingtonExec 2015 Market Outlook Series We look forward to a new year and new opportunities for innovation and growth in the government contracting community. This past year we experienced an increased emphasis on cybersecurity, the government’s procurement process and a perpetual focus on doing more with less. WashingtonExec reached out to those most knowledgeable and
Advanced Patient Care Corp’s Sapna Patel on Including Pharmacists as Part of In-Home Health Care
Sterling, Va.-based company Advanced Patient Care Corp has identified a need for patients making the transition from hospital to home: managing prescriptions to prevent rehospitalizations, and thus, improve quality of life and patient outcomes. With 64 million people eligible for Medicare by 2020, this need has become increasingly apparent. WashingtonExec spoke with Advanced Patient Care Corp’s Sapna Patel, Director
Government Contracting Runs in the Family: Meet the Suttons
It’s funny how certain things “run in the family.” Maybe it’s just a hair color or someone’s personality. But for the Sutton, family, it’s the industry they work in that runs from parent to child. The family of six now has two of their four adult children — Nicholas Sutton and Amy Sutton — working in
Northrop Grumman’s Shawn Purvis, Cyber Division Sector VP and GM, on the Changing Cybersecurity Landscape
Shawn Purvis is the new Sector Vice President and General Manager for the Cyber division of Northrop Grumman’s Information Systems sector and has been with the organization since 2012. WashingtonExec interviewed Purvis on her new position, the challenges ahead and the changing landscape of cybersecurity. Purvis also discussed CyberPatriot and the importance of mentorship with WashingtonExec.
STEM Series: Meet TJHSST’s Pooja Chandrashekar, ProjectCSGIRLS Founder and CEO
With graduation on the horizon in May, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology senior Pooja Chandrashekar has a lot going for her. Her interest in computer science with applications to medicine have led her to establish ProjectCSGIRLS, a nonprofit organization aimed to cultivate a love for technology and computer science in girls and encourage
John Sutton’s Three Piece of Advice to His Children: Perseverance, Respect and Professionalism
WashingtonExec’s Three Pieces of Advice Series “If you could give your kids only three pieces of advice, what would they be?” Today’s advice is from John Sutton, General Manager of Mission Solutions at Vencore. Perseverance – Life is certain to deliver setbacks, rejections and non-responses. You must never surrender or hesitate, thus allowing others to
Rob Zitz’s Three Pieces of Advice to His Children: Have the Courage of Your Convictions
WashingtonExec’s Three Pieces of Advice Series: “If you could give your kids only three pieces of advice, what would they be?” Today’s advice is from Leidos Senior Vice President Rob Zitz. Have the courage of your convictions. Few things will weigh on your heart more than abandoning truth merely to placate others. Feel passion for what
Kavita Kalatur’s Three Pieces of Advice to Her Children: You Can Control Your Effort, Not the Outcome
WashingtonExec’s Three Pieces of Advice Series: “If you could give your kids only three pieces of advice, what would they be?” Today’s advice is from Kavita Kalatur, President at NetImpact Strategies Inc. “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made
Local STEM Series: Lisa Foreman-Jiggetts, Women’s Society of Cyberjutsu Founder and CEO
WashingtonExec’s STEM Executive series spotlights local government and private sector executives and their insights about the shortage in STEM workers/local pipeline gap. The greater Washington area employs the largest percentage of STEM workers (18.8 percent in Maryland and 16.5 in Virginia, according to a U.S. Census report), suggesting the area depends heavily on STEM competence
Manish Agarwal’s Three Pieces of Advice to His Children: Chase Your Dreams
WashingtonExec’s Three Pieces of Advice Series: “If you could give your kids only three pieces of advice, what would they be?” Today’s advice is from Manish Agarwal, President of Attain. People First: Be compassionate; put people and relationships first Chase your dreams Keep learning and seek out new learning challenges
WashingtonExec’s Weekly E-Magazine: News You Need to Know
At WashingtonExec, we always have our ears to the ground for breaking news and intriguing stories within the government contracting industry. We also know our readers are quite busy, and yet they still need to know what is happening in the industry. Our weekly e-magazine keeps you informed of contract awards, upcoming local events, who’s
CCSi’s Rich Mylod on How Technology Can Improve Rural Veterans’ Health
President Obama recently highlighted veterans’ health as a top priority, with the administration planning to make services easier to access as members of our military transition to veteran status. In order to accomplish this, one factor the government must consider is the different health service needs of veterans across the country. Veterans living in rural
WashingtonExec E-Magazine: The 2014 Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards Finalist Interview Series
WashingtonExec 2014 Greater Washington GovCon Awards Series Known as “the Oscars of the Government Contracting Community,” the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce and the Professional Services Council will reveal the 2014 Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards winners next Thursday, November 13th. Over weeks and months leading to the sold-out ceremony WashingtonExec interviewed “Executive of the
2014 GovCon Award Nominee Interview with Ace Info Solutions CEO and Chairman Jay Challa
On Sept. 4, the finalists for this year’s Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards were announced, and WashingtonExec is bringing you its annual series with the nominees. The winners will be unveiled on Nov. 13 at The Ritz Carlton in Tysons Corner by the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce and the Professional Services Council. With more than 1,000
2014 GovCon Award Nominee Interview with Millennium’s President and CEO Patrick Murphy
On Sept. 4, the finalists for this year’s Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards were announced, and WashingtonExec is bringing you its annual series with the nominees. The winners will be unveiled on Nov. 13 at The Ritz Carlton in Tysons Corner by the Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce and the Professional Services Council. With more than 1,000
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