2015 Market Outlook: Pragmatics’ Joe Brock, Jr. — Investments in Wireless Infrastructure Will Drive Innovation
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
Pragmatics Awarded $20M Task Order by Defense Information Systems Agency
Pragmatics announced Dec. 3 the company has been awarded a $20 million task order by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) under the ENCORE II Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract. “Pragmatics looks forward to continuing our longstanding relationship with DISA by supporting the JPES program,” Pragmatics COO Joe Brock said. “The services we
Pragmatics VP, GM Christopher Hegedus Completes ACT-IAC 2014 Partners Program
Reston, Va.-based Pragmatics announced Oct. 29 the completion of the American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) 2014 Partners program by VP and General Manager Christopher Hegedus. Hegedus was one of 32 members of the 18th graduating class of future government and industry leaders at the 2014 ACT-IAC Executive Leadership Conference. “Pragmatics is pleased
Michelle Geddes Named VP of HR at Pragmatics
Reston, Va.-based Pragmatics named Michelle Geddes Vice President of Human Resources on Oct. 1. “Michelle is an accomplished leader in human resources, with more than 20 years of experience and an in-depth knowledge of our industry,” Chief Financial Officer and Vice Chairman Kimmy Duong said. “Her workforce solutions expertise will be instrumental to our employees
Pragmatics Names Richard Silver Chief Business Development Officer
Pragmatics, a federal government services and solutions company based in Reston, Va., announced Aug. 25 that it has named Richard Silver as Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO). “We are pleased to welcome Rich to Pragmatics,” said Pragmatics CEO Dr. Long Nguyen. “He brings outstanding leadership to our team, with more than 30 years of experience
FGDLA Awards Pragmatics’ Michael Sousa with 2014 Pillar Award
Pragmatics‘ Michael Sousa, the company’s Director of Audiovisual and Learning Services, has received the Federal Government Distance Learning Association’s (FGDLA’s) 2014 Pillar Award. Sousa is only the fourth person to receive this annual award, which recognizes outstanding service or significant contribution to the FGDLA by an individual not affiliated with the federal government. “We are very
WashingtonExec’s E-Magazine: News You Need to Know
This week’s WashingtonExec e-magazine zooms in on an article featuring screenwriter M. Night Shyamalan, who spoke to local audiences about education reform and his book, “I Got Schooled: The Story of How a Moonlighting Movie Maker Learned the Five Keys to Closing America’s Education Gap.” The e-magazine also presents a featured story on Ernst &
Pragmatics Promotes Brian Brennan to Vice President, Federal Civilian Division
Pragmatics, a federal government services and solutions company based in Reston, Va., last week announced it appointed Brian Brennan to serve as vice president and deputy general manger of the company’s federal civilian division. The former Pragmatics director of civilian agencies joined the company in 2010 and will be tasked in his new post with overseeing and
Cynthia Walker Discusses Data Center, New Position at Salient Federal Solutions
Cynthia Walker of Salient Federal Solutions, discussed her new position as director of the company’s Data Analytics Center of Excellence (DACoE) in Fairfax, in a recent interview with WashingtonExec. Appointed to the position in March, Walker is responsible for the company’s overall data analytics strategy, to include expanding the center’s market distinctions and adding innovations
Pragmatics Promotes Sean Cohan as Vice President, Technology Solutions Group
Pragmatics, Inc., a solutions provider based in Reston, Va., last week announced software expert Sean Cohan will serve as Vice President of the company’s Technology Solutions Group (TSG) where he will report to Chief Operating Officer Joe Brock to provide technical support to clients. Cohan, who served previously as technical director for the Pragmatics Defense
Cynthia Walker Named Director of Data Analytics Center of Excellence at Salient Federal Solutions, Inc.
Cynthia Walker has been appointed director of the Data Anayltics Center of Excellence at Salient Federal Solutions, Inc., according to the company. “The appointment of Cindy is another step for Salient as we strive to positively impact our engagements with our clients,” said Bill Parker, chief operating officer at Salient. “Explosive volumes of data have
INSIDE LOOK: Impact of Government Shutdown on Federal Contracting Community
The 2013 government shutdown is now in its second week and there is no imminent sign among politicians to pass a continued resolution. Meanwhile, Lincoln sits alone in the quiet corridor of his memorial, the gates are closed at our National Parks, and several hundred thousand government employees have been furloughed. Recently, the House unanimously
Pragmatics Among Multiple Firms Selected to Compete for DHS Contract
Pragmatics today announced it is among multiple firms selected to compete for work under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Enterprise Acquisition Gateway for Leading Edge Solutions II (EAGLE II) Functional Category 3 contract for independent test, validation, verification, and evaluation (IV&V) services. The indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (ID/IQ) contract has a five-year base period, with one two-year
David Kriegman to Release New Book, Zero to a Billion, on Nov. 14, 2013
Zero to a Billion: 61 Rules Entrepreneurs Need to Know to Grow a Government Contracting Business, written by former SRA International executive David A. Kriegman, is set to hit shelves on November 14, 2013. The book delivers practical insight and compelling advice for entrepreneurs who wish to enter and thrive in one of the world’s
Pragmatics, Inc., VP of Human Resources Kerri Morehart on the Evolution of Human Capital Management
Kerri Morehart began her career in marketing and proposal development, with no intention of going into human capital. Not, that is, until her mentor Ted Legasey, Chief Operating Officer of SRA International at the time, tapped her on the shoulder one afternoon and asked her to run recruiting at the company. Morehart is now Vice
Pragmatics Receives 2013 American Technology IT Services Award from TechAmerica Foundation
Pragmatics recently announced it has received the 2013 American Technology Award in the IT Services and Consulting category from the TechAmerica Foundation. The award was presented June 20th at a gala event at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C. The IT Services and Consulting category highlights products or services that support the design, architecture, network, communications, infrastructure,
Pragmatics Honored with 2013 Voltage Award
Pragmatics was recently honored with the 2013 Voltage Award in the Large Technology Implementer category. The awards program celebrates the role technology plays in the business community and the future impact the technology sector will have on economic growth. Award winners were announced at a ceremony on May 30, 2013 at the National Press Club in
Pragmatics Appoints Anthony M. Valletta to its Advisory Board
Pragmatics recently appointed Anthony M. Valletta to its Advisory Board. Valleta, who has spent more than 16 years as an IT executive, previously served as Senior Vice President at SRA International. He was also Special Advisor to Dr. Long Nguyen, Chairman and CEO at Pragmatics. “We are honored to appoint Tony Valletta to our Board,”
Pragmatics Wins $6 Million IT Task Order for Program Executive Office and Missiles & Space
Pragmatics today announced a task order award by the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, with a value of $6 million and made under the ITES-2S. The firm will provide infrastructure management, software engineering, cybersecurity, and enterprise service desk support. The Assistant Program Executive Officer (PEO) Information Management/Information Assurance Missiles & Space (MS) is responsible
Pragmatics COO Joe Brock: his 2013 Federal Market Outlook, the LPTA Environment and Role at ACT-IAC
Joe Brock is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Pragmatics, where he leads the delivery of high-quality products and services, management of effective operational performance, and establishment of innovative IT capabilities. Brock was most recently the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Pragmatics’ Federal Civilian Division. He joined the company’s IT Services Division in
Pragmatics Awarded $1 Million Enterprise Systems Support Services Contract
Pragmatics yesterday was awarded the Enterprise Systems Support Services contract by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The award has a value of $1 million over a 17-month period of performance. “We are pleased to have this opportunity to continue our partnership with OCC for the ESSS Program,” said Joe Brock, chief operating
Pragmatics Names Christopher Hegedus VP and General Manager of its Federal Civilian Division
Pragmatics recently named Christopher Hegedus Vice President and General Manager for its Federal Civilian Division. His responsibilities include managing and leading all aspects of the firm’s service to customers including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the State Department (DoS), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), among others. Hegedus
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
Michael Zaramba Joins Pragmatics as Chief Financial Officer
Pragmatics has announced that Michael Zaramba has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Zaramba will report to Pragmatics Chief Executive Officer Dr. Long Nguyen. Pragmatics is a leading provider of services and solutions for federal government customers, and in his role as CFO, Zaramba will be responsible for the company’s financial operations, including
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