Synergy Business Innovation & Solutions, Inc. (Synergy), a leader in federal systems integration, is proud to announce the appointment of J.C. Chidiac as Chief Executive Officer and Byron Caswell as Chief Strategy Officer.
J.C. Chidiac is a recognized leader with over twenty years of executive leadership in driving digital transformation across the federal, commercial, and non-profit sectors. Before joining Synergy, J.C. was Senior Vice President at ICF, where he excelled in overseeing large, complex portfolios, and spearheading strategic operations and growth initiatives. His leadership at ICF was marked by his ability to scale operations significantly, driving industry leading growth while successfully managing the integration of multiple acquisitions. J.C. also played a pivotal role in developing innovative capabilities and practices, which earned ICF multiple “Partner of the Year” awards from prominent technology providers such as Appian, ServiceNow, and Salesforce—testaments to his expertise in cultivating and managing strategic partnerships.
J.C. originally joined ICF through the acquisition of ITG in 2020, where he served as Chief Operating Officer. Prior to his tenure at ITG, J.C. has led operations, strategy, and growth for other international organizations such as QinetiQ North America and CACI, where he consistently demonstrated his capacity to lead and grow large-scale digital transformation organizations. He has been instrumental in shaping and executing technology strategies that have not only enhanced service delivery but also enabled federal agencies to modernize their operations in alignment with emerging technology trends.
Byron Caswell, who joins Synergy as Chief Strategy Officer, also brings a wealth of experience in scaling companies, technology solutions, and corporate strategy. Byron has driven digital transformation efforts for large public and private sector organizations, led multiple technology startups, both as Founder and as Chief Product Officer, and recently served as a Senior Vice President and Line of Business Lead at ICF, where he managed the Digital Transformation Portfolio for Health, Defense, and Commercial accounts.
“We are thrilled to welcome J.C. and Byron to the Synergy leadership team,” said Sam Sarkar, Founder and Board Chair. “Synergy has built a great track record of delivering mission-critical capabilities to our federal customers like the United States Coast Guard, the Department of Agriculture, Department of Labor, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, GSA, and FEMA.”
“J.C. and Byron are passionate leaders with a strong background in digital transformation. Their single-minded focus on customer success along with a deep expertise in meaningful technology adoption make them perfectly suited to continue to drive Synergy’s innovation and growth around delivering cutting-edge solutions and exceptional value to our federal customers.”
“J.C. and Byron’s appointment marks a transformative moment for Synergy,” said Chandan Mukhopadhyay, Synergy’s Founder and Board Co-Chair. “Our focus has always been on equipping our customers with the latest advancements in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Analytics to enhance national security and improve citizen services. This emphasis creates significant growth opportunities for our employees in these innovative fields.
“With J.C. and Byron’s exceptional record of accomplishment, global insight, and customer-centric technology strategies, we are confident they will propel Synergy to new heights, continually reinforcing our commitment to delivering unparalleled value to our clients.”
Synergy remains dedicated to innovation and excellence under this new leadership, poised to achieve even greater success in federal agency modernization and beyond.
About Synergy:
Synergy is a premier digital transformation consulting firm known for its innovative technology solutions and commitment to client success. With expertise in SaaS platforms, cloud computing, and emerging technologies, Synergy continues to lead in federal agency modernization, delivering unparalleled value to its clients and partners
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