Sevatec Wins DHS Architecture, Development and Platform Technical Services BPA
Sevatec will help modernize the Department of Homeland Security by implementing new cloud technologies, agile digital services and business intelligence solutions through a 5-year multiple-award $265 million blanket purchase agreement. The BPA is awarded through DHS’ Office of the Chief Information Officer, and Sevatec is one of four awardees. The company will provide agile software
A Conversation with Executive of the Year Finalist Sonny Kakar
Sevatec founder and CEO Sonny Kakar is among the finalists for the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards — better known as the GovCon Awards — in the Executive of the Year category for companies between $75 million-$300 million. WashingtonExec spoke with Kakar about the company’s evolution, what makes him successful and how he embraces the “Seva” mindset outside of
Sevatec Appoints Chief Solutions Architect For Cloud Services
Sevatec has named Vikas Sharma its new chief solutions architect for cloud services, tapping the 20-year industry veteran to lead the company’s cloud architecture design and security services for federal customers. Sharma will join the company’s Innovations Team, or I-Team, and will support federal customers as cloud adoption accelerates throughout the government, Sevatec said. “Vikas’s
2018 Market Outlook: Sonny Kakar of Sevatec
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 big data, insider threat, merging technology with health care, and the internet of things, among others. WashingtonExec reached out to those most knowledgeable and experienced in the
Sevatec Hires Aslam Nawabzada as CTO
Sevatec Inc. has hired former CSRA partner Aslam Nawabzada to be the company’s new chief technology officer. Nawabzada has held leadership positions at CSRA, The Washington Post and IBM. He has more than 20 years of experience in enterprise technology work, including big data, cybersecurity and IT modernization initiatives within the national security industry, Sevatec
Sevatec Hires Chief Strategist
Leading national security firm Sevatec, Inc., has engaged Bill Parker to assist its leadership team in developing and implementing a long-range strategy for the company. Parker’s experience includes two decades of top level management in several technology firms. The veteran government IT executive and founder of Parker Strategic, LLC, has helped in similar roles for
Sonny Kakar Named Executive Leader of the Year for Corporate Citizenship
The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce on June 14 recognized Sevatec, Inc. Founder and CEO Sonny Kakar for his commitment to social responsibility and serving the broader community. The Executive Leader of the Year award is bestowed on a Washington, D.C., metro area executive for outstanding contributions to his or her company and above-and-beyond leadership
Sevatec Reappraised at CMMI ML3 for Development, Services
Sevatec Inc. announced March 7, 2017, that the firm was recently reappraised at both Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Maturity Level (ML) 3 for Development (CMMI-DEV) version 1.3 and CMMI ML3 for Services plus Service System Deployment (CMMI-SVC+SSD) version 1.3. “Many organizations believe that CMMI and Agile methodologies are mutually exclusive,” Sevatec Founder and CEO
Steven Smith Appointed to Sevatec Board of Advisers
Sevatec Inc. announced Dec. 1 the appointment of Steven Smith to the company’s board of advisers. Smith brings Homeland Security Department and Transportation Department experience to Sevatec, having served as deputy chief information officer at both the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Federal Highway Administration. “Steve Smith is a powerful addition to Sevatec’s advisory board
Q&A with 2016 GovCon Award Finalist Sonny Kakar, Founder and Chairman, Sevatec, Inc.
The finalists for this year’s Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards were announced in September and WashingtonExec is bringing you its annual series with the nominees. The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Professional Services Council have unveiled the finalists for the 14th Annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards, the premier awards event for the Washington area
Sevatec Appoints Jaswinder Matharu, Richard Roth to Newly Formed Board of Advisers
Sevatec Inc. announced Aug. 17 the appointment of Jaswinder “Manji” Matharu and Richard “Rick” Roth to its newly formed board of advisers, led by company Founder and Board Chairman Sonny Kakar. “I’m so pleased to welcome these talented, versatile business leaders who possess a wealth of entrepreneurial leadership and experience across the government and technology industries,”
Sevatec Founder, Chairman Sonny Kakar Wins EY Entrepreneur of the Year
On June 21 Sevatec Inc. Founder and Chairman Sonny Kakar received the EY Entrepreneur of the Year® 2016 Award in the Government Services category for the Mid-Atlantic region. “It is such an honor to be chosen as a winner and to be in the company of such an exceptional group of entrepreneurs and leaders,” Kakar said. “I
EY 2016 Entrepreneur of The Year Mid-Atlantic Awards Gala
On June 15, entrepreneurs of the greater Washington area came together in celebration of their accomplishments for the 2016 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Mid-Atlantic Awards at the Ritz Carlton in Tysons Corner. This year’s black tie gala marked the 30th anniversary of recognizing entrepreneurs for the products and services they provide to their community.
Balan Ayyar Appointed Sevatec Inc. President, CEO
Sevatec Inc. announced April 12 the appointment of Balan Ayyar as President and CEO. Ayyar, who currently serves as the company’s President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), will succeed Sonny Kakar, who will remain the Founder and Chairman of the Board. “I feel very honored by the opportunity to lead this great company,” Ayyar said. “Our
Sevatec Inc. Awarded CAPSIS Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence Contract
Sevatec Inc. announced March 23 that it has been awarded the Consolidated Asset Portfolio and Sustainability Information System (CAPSIS) Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence contract under the firm’s Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) Eagle II contracting vehicle. This award represents the company’s sixth task order under Eagle II. “CAPSIS is an integral part of the
U.S. Coast Guard Awards Web Technology Support Contract to Sevatec
It was announced on January 19th by high-technology services firm Sevatec that it has been awarded a one year base period with four one-year option periods prime contract to provide Web Technology support services for the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Intelligence Coordinate Center (ICC). Sevatec will be working closely with its subcontractor BAE Systems to
NOAA Cyber Security Division Awards Sevatec Inc. Prime Contract
Sevatec Inc. (Sevatec) announced Dec. 15 that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Cyber Security Division has awarded the company a prime contract to provide an Incident Response, Reporting and Tracking Solution. “This award reflects our second engagement supporting the mission critical needs of NOAA,” Sevatec CEO Sonny Kakar said. “Sevatec is honored to
For Sevatec CEO Sonny Kakar, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Contract Fulfills Personal Mission
Every week, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) processes thousands of immigrant visa and naturalization petitions, and Sonny Kakar helps the agency operate more efficiently. As the founder and CEO of Sevatec, a Falls Church, Va.-based high-technology services firm serving markets such as homeland security and law enforcement, Kakar focuses on ways to simplify
USCIS Awards ICAM Prime Contract to Sevatec
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has awarded a prime contract to Sevatec, a key provider of Agile software, data and cyber engineering solutions for the federal government to put in place a successful enterprise-wide Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM) solution. Sevatec will be partnering with USCIS ICAM program experts, DSFederal. Sonny Kakar, Chief
Daniel Muse Named Sevatec Inc. CFO
Fairfax, Va.-based Sevatec Inc. announced Feb. 26 the appointment of Daniel “Dan” Muse as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Muse will have overall responsibility for finance, accounting, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and other strategic management functions across the firm. “We are very fortunate to add a proven leader of Dan’s caliber to our senior leadership team,” Sevatec
State Dept. Awards Sevatec Inc. Prime Contract to Update U.S. Embassies, Consulates Website Platform
Sevatec Inc. announced Nov. 19 that it has been awarded a prime contract to support the State Department’s Bureau of International Information Programs (IIP), Office of Digital Publishing. “This opportunity to introduce and modernize DOS IIP’s CMS platform through Agile and DevOps methodologies will help deploy applications and capabilities to DOS and its American and international
Sevatec Wins $25M Contract to Support DHS Data Business Intelligence Section
Fairfax, Va.-based Sevatec Inc. announced Oct. 17 that it has been awarded a prime contract with the Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), to support the agency’s Data Business Intelligence Section (DBIS). “At a time when immigration related challenges have reached the highest levels of attention in the U.S., we are
NOAA Awards Sevatec Contract to Manage Cyber Security Center Operational Needs
The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), announced Sept. 23 that it has awarded Sevatec Inc., high-technology services firm, a contract to manage the operational needs of the NOAA Cyber Security Center (NCSC) and the Enterprise Security Oversight Center (ESOC), which are parts of NOAA’s Information Technology Security Program. “This
Sevatec Inc. Promotes Burke Cox From COO to President
High-technology services firm Sevatec Inc. announced Sept. 10 the promotion of Burke Cox from Chief Operating Officer to President. In this new role, Cox will lead Sevatec’s aggressive growth initiatives employing organic and acquisitive strategies. “Burke has truly exemplified the character and drive it takes to create winning organizations,” Sevatec’s CEO Sonny Kakar said. “Now, with Burke’s
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