Top National Security Execs to Watch in 2024: IBM Consulting’s Don Fenhagen
Don Fenhagen Senior Partner, U.S. Federal Market for IBM Consulting & Federal Acquisition Integration Leader For over a decade, Don Fenhagen focused on IBM’s federal national security book of business, supporting federal agencies on their road to digital transformation. He worked with federal agency clients to orchestrate and implement secured technology solutions that enable advancements
Top National Security Execs to Watch in 2024: The Aerospace Corporation’s Danielle Bernstein
Danielle Bernstein Principal Director of Federal Programs, The Aerospace Corporation Danielle Bernstein recently oversaw Aerospace’s support in transitioning commercial space traffic coordination from the U.S. Space Force to the Office of Space Commerce. OSC’s Traffic Coordination System for Space marks a key advancement in the nation’s space situational awareness as the commercial space sector rapidly
Top National Security Execs to Watch in 2024: QinetiQ US’ Jonathan Riksen
Jonathan Riksen Executive Vice President & General Manager, National & Global Security Solutions, QinetiQ US Jonathan Riksen leads innovation in national security technology at QinetiQ US, heading the National & Global Security Solutions unit. He oversees projects ranging from advanced sensor integration for the Army to modernizing systems for federal civilian agencies. “Our team’s diverse
Top National Security Execs to Watch in 2024: Justice Department’s Melinda Rogers
Melinda Rogers Deputy Assistant Attorney General & Chief Information Officer, Justice Department Melinda Rogers highlights the Justice Department’s first-ever overall “A” on the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act of 2014 scorecard as her team’s biggest recent achievement. The scorecard measures a chief information officer’s performance across various areas. This “A” reflects the commitment and
Top National Security Execs to Watch in 2024: CGI Federal’s Clay Goldwein
Clay Goldwein Senior Vice President of National Security and Justice Business Unit, CGI Federal Inc. This year, Clay Goldwein’s team expanded CGI’s work with the Justice Department by securing the Information Technology Supplies and Support Services 2nd Generation contract with the FBI. Through this, his team modernizes systems to improve mission efficiency and speed up
Top National Security Execs to Watch in 2024: Varonis’ Craig Mueller
Craig Mueller Vice President of Federal, Varonis Data is the target of nearly every attack, and while the motives and actors change, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of critical information is paramount for every civilian and defense agency. In 2025, Craig Mueller’s team at Varonis will focus on assisting federal customers, alongside ecosystem partners,
Top National Security Execs to Watch in 2024: Maximus’ Jennifer Ferreira
Jennifer Ferreira Vice President of Department of Homeland Security, Maximus The past few years saw rapid growth for Maximus in its national security practice, with Jennifer Ferreira’s leadership guiding the way. Ferreira joined Maximus two years ago with over 15 years of experience in federal contracting focused on the Department of Homeland Security and quickly
Top National Security Execs to Watch in 2024: ECS’ Chris Drew
Chris Drew Vice President of Homeland Security Solutions, ECS Chris Drew leads the execution, delivery and growth of ECS’ homeland security division. Recently, ECS partnered with growing Department of Homeland Security organizations like the Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency and multiple directorates within the DHS Office of the Chief Information Officer. As a trusted partner, ECS
Top National Security Execs to Watch in 2024: Microsoft Federal’s Leigh Madden
Leigh Madden Vice President of Microsoft National Security Group, Microsoft Federal A recent highlight for Leigh Madden was operationalizing AI technology for an intelligence community customer. This initiative enables the customer to use generative AI technologies, like Azure OpenAI and the GPT-4 large language model, within its secure network. These tools will enhance the client’s
Top National Security Execs to Watch in 2024
National security leaders play key roles in modernizing, protecting and defending the technologies that drive missions on land, sea, air and space. These leaders support one of the government’s most important missions: securing and defending the nation’s citizens, economy and institutions. The security-related missions highlighted here cover critical infrastructure, cyber-connected operating equipment, Internet of Things,
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