Unissant Appoints Laila Salguero as Chief People Officer
Unissant has named Laila Salguero senior vice president and chief people officer. She will lead corporate culture efforts and align workforce priorities with the company’s growth strategy. Salguero brings deep experience in team development, employee relations, talent strategy, change management and compliance. She was most recently vice president of human resources at Peraton, where she
John Hillen’s Newest Book ‘The Strategy Dialogues’ Draws Industrywide Praise
Executive leaders came together Jan. 15 to attend the book launch for “The Strategy Dialogues: A Primer on Business Strategy and Strategic Management.” The book, authored by Dr. John Hillen, discusses what it means to think strategically, how to set the right direction for an organization, and how to turn strategic aspirations into reality. Hillen
‘Givers of GovCon’ Podcast: Former ARRAY CEO Sumeet Shrivastava is Passionate About STEM Education
In this episode of “Givers of GovCon,” former president and CEO of ARRAY and longtime industry executive Sumeet Shrivastava shares with Camille Tuutti his personal passion for and dedication to STEM education. Shrivastava sits on the board of the Northern Virginia Children’s Science Center, and holds various engagements with his alma mater, George Mason University.
Unissant Announces Sumeet Shrivastava as President, CEO
Sumeet Shrivastava has been named president and CEO of Unissant Inc., succeeding founder Manish Malhotra who will transition to chief strategy officer after 16 years. Malhotra will remain Unissant board chairman. Unissant is focused on delivering transformative, trusted, and secure data solutions for federal healthcare and national security missions. The move marks a pivotal moment
ARRAY Honored with 2 American Business Awards
Technology solutions provider ARRAY Information Technology is the recipient of two Gold Stevie Awards in the 19th Annual American Business Awards. “The American economy continues to show its resilience, and as we’re poised on the beginning of what should be a phenomenal period of growth, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of a wide range of
Sumeet Shrivastava Appointed to Innovation Council
George Mason University President Gregory Washington recently announced ARRAY President and CEO Sumeet Shrivastava as one of the new members forming the President’s Innovation Advisory Council for the university’s Arlington innovation initiative. Shrivastava also is president of GMU’s Alumni Association. Composed by regional business executives and community leaders, the council aims to provide strategic guidance and
Sumeet Shrivastava Named SECAF Government Contractor Executive of the Year Finalist
Array Information Technology President and CEO Sumeet Shrivastava has been selected as a finalist for the Government Contractor Executive of the Year at the 12th Annual SECAF Awards. Shrivastava joins four other finalists in the category of Government Contractor Executive of the Year, which recognizes executives who have shown a commitment to excellence to their company,
David Joslin Named Array SVP, Chief Growth Officer
Array Information Technology, Inc. has appointed David Joslin as senior vice president and chief growth officer, making him the company’s second hire this month. With over 30 years of leadership across federal and commercial technology services organizations, Joslin has been tapped to lead Array’s growth strategy and the teams that drive that strategy forward. “David’s
Array’s Ghalib Elevated to SVP
Array Information Technology has promoted Hafidh A. A. Ghalib to senior vice president of the Advanced Technology Division. As leader of Array’s Geophysical and Geotechnical Research and Development and Knowledge Data Center Programs, Ghalib has led the implementation of complex artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions for federal government scientific agencies. “ARRAY’s roots go back to developing and implementing advanced technology solutions, and we continue
GMU Conference Aims to Become Go-To Event for GovCon Community
George Mason University Center for Government Contracting and Defense Acquisition University are co-hosting a first-time conference geared toward the government contracting community. “The $500 billion-plus government contracting community provides 40% of the GDP to the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, but there is no major conference that addresses the business, policy and regulatory issues facing that
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Save the Date: Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce’s B2G Matchmaking, May 7
The Northern Virginia B2G Matchmaking Conference on May 7 provides over 350 small business attendees the opportunity to meet in person with more than 40 prime contractors and local, state and federal agencies. In its seventh year, the annual event initiated by the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce allows small business to set up one-on-one
ARRAY Names Bruno Pesanti Senior Solution Executive
Array Information Technology has appointed Bruno Pesanti to senior solution executive responsible for managing and developing technology during the business development and proposal life cycle, the company announced. Pesanti, who spent 21 years in the Navy, has over 30 years of experience in the IT field including as chief information officer for an office in
Hillen’s Newest Book ‘What Happens Now’ Draws Praise
Executive leaders came together last week and attended an exclusive book launch for “What Happens Now?: Reinvent Yourself as a Leader Before Your Business Outruns You.” The book, co-authored by Dr. John Hillen and Dr. Mark Nevins, discusses what happens when an organization’s growth outpaces its leaders’ skills — and how to reinvent themselves. The
Event: 2017 Gov Con Small Business Summit for Success
The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce is hosting a conference June 5, aiming to help small business owners learn how to optimize opportunities through informative workshops, panel discussions and ample networking with decision-makers. “Gov Con: Small Business Summit for Success” will take place 12:30-5 p.m. at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner. Attendees will get hands-on learning to help navigate the
ARRAY Appoints Brad Barker Civilian Client Exec
ARRAY Information Technology has named Brad Barker a client executive responsible for supporting the proposal, delivery and business development organizations in the federal civilian marketplace. Barker, who co-founded a consulting firm focusing on business development, capture and proposal support to federal clients, has helped his teams win over $250 million in business across the federal government over
25 Leaders in Government Contracting You Should Know About: Sumeet Shrivastava, CEO and President at Array Information Technology, Inc.
In a year of transformational change, government contractors are facing that question like never before. A few select leaders are even shaping the conversation. For the second year in a row, WashingtonExec has assembled its list of executives who are blazing a path in uncertain times. Who are the trendsetters finding opportunities and maintaining their
25 Leaders in Government Contracting You Should Know About
2017: The Year of the Transformational Leader What’s in, what’s out? In a year of transformational change, government contractors are facing that question like never before. A few select leaders are even shaping the conversation. For the second year in a row, WashingtonExec has assembled its list of executives who are blazing a path in
Kick-off Meeting of the Board and Supporters of George Mason University’s GovCon Initiative
On May 4th a reception was held for Board of Advisors and supporters of the GovCon Initiative at George Mason University’s School of Business. The reception took place at the home of Dr. John Hillen, Chairman of the Board and the Executive in Residence and Professor of Practice at George Mason University’s School of Business.
WashingtonExec Federal Business Council Hosts GSA FEDSIM Operations Director Chris Hamm
The WashingtonExec Federal Business Council hosted Chris Hamm, FEDSIM Operations Director at the General Services Administration (GSA) on Tuesday, Jan. 21, for a networking breakfast and roundtable discussion at The Tower Club, in Tysons Corner. Council Chairman and ARRAY Information Technology President Sumeet Shrivastava welcomed the group, and Hamm was introduced by CACI Senior Vice President for Business Development Ravi
ARRAY Names Randy Terlecki Senior Solutions Executive
Greenbelt, Md.-based company ARRAY Information Technology Inc. announced Aug. 13 the appointment of Randy Terlecki as a Senior Solutions Executive. In this role, he will lead ARRAY’s solutions strategy and implementation across the company’s services and major customers. “Randy’s experienced blend of emerging technologies, thought leadership and mission solutions focus provides ARRAY with a strong
ARRAY Promotes Jon Dittmer to General Manager, Senior Vice President
Array Information Technology earlier this month promoted Jon Dittmer to general manager and senior vice president of the company. Dittmer joined the IT company in 2010 and was most recently vice president and general manager of the company’s defense sector — a practice he is credited with growing extensively, especially through U.S. Air Force contracts.
Sumeet Shrivastava, Former President of ARRAY, Divulges about Company’s Transition from Small to Mid-tier Firm
Sumeet Shrivastava served as the President of Array Information Technology (ARRAY) — a post he took on in 2008 after serving as the senior vice president for Public Sector Solutions at Keane, Inc. — from 2008 to 2021. As President of ARRAY, Shrivastava was tasked with expanding revenue and growth, advancing the company’s objectives and providing corporate
2014 Market Outlook: ARRAY IT’s Sumeet Shrivastava Predicts Upturn in Government, Industry Collaboration
2014 – WashingtonExec Annual Market Outlook Series As we turn the page on 2013, we look forward to a new year and new opportunities for innovation and growth in the government contracting community. This past year we experienced budget sequestration, a 16-day-long government shutdown, and a perpetually increasing focus on cyber security and healthcare IT.
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