{"id":48567,"date":"2023-07-05T04:18:44","date_gmt":"2023-07-05T08:18:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orangeslices.ai\/?p=48567"},"modified":"2023-08-04T05:16:47","modified_gmt":"2023-08-04T09:16:47","slug":"mid-year-review-interviews-and-articles-part-two","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/orangeslices.ai\/mid-year-review-interviews-and-articles-part-two\/","title":{"rendered":"Mid-Year Review: Interviews and Articles \u2013 Part Two"},"content":{"rendered":"

During this July 4<\/span>th<\/span> holiday week, we take a look back at some of the recent interviews and articles shared on OS AI during the first half of 2023. Consisting in part of Elev8GovCon Honorees discussing their views on culture, giving back and how they identify partners, these featured pieces provide insight and intel for those seeking vendors, partners and potentially, future employers.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"A People-First Business Model is Driving Growth and Measurable Success for this Cyber-Focused SDVOSB<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Just two years out of the gate, SDVOSB\u00a0<\/em>Aquia<\/em><\/a>, focused on making a measurable impact with its partners, is growing and winning with a vision to bring\u00a0talent from the public and private sector, including Silicon Valley commercial tech,\u00a0to the nation\u2019s most challenging problems. Here we speak with CEO David Maskeroni to learn their recipe for success.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"Shifting DevSecOps from a Set of Capabilities to a Repeatable Platform: 5 Benefits to Federal<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Across the GovCon space, there are companies that catch our attention for a variety of reasons. One that made us sit up a little straighter is an SBA-certified 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) Economically-Disadvantaged Minority Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), TechSur Solutions<\/a>. An interview with Amit Yadav (co-founder and Chief Technology Officer), Craig Park (Senior Vice President of Operations), Jessica Gressett (Director of Growth), and Jen Falcone (Director of Marketing), provided insight on how this team is growing and winning. The team also shed some light on DevSecOps opportunities for Government agencies and how industry can help move the needle forward.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"Change brings opportunity, rooted in a sense of community for this SDVOSB now expanded to Huntsville Agencies<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Looking to understand the dynamic government contracting landscape in Huntsville, we caught up with SDVOSB Disruptive Solutions\u2019 new SVP\u00a0Aaron Staley<\/a>, to learn about the company\u2019s expansion into the Tennessee Valley, shifts in government contracting, and the unique characteristics that make Huntsville such a great place for cyber security innovation.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"A Great Low-Code Customer Experience for Government Digital Services Requires an Optimal Balance of HCD Methods and Rapid Software Delivery<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

With the growing adoption of Human Centered Design (HCD) and a continued focus on Customer Experience (CX) in the federal space, we turned to Sean Fitzpatrick, RIVA Solutions\u2019 Senior Vice President of Human Centered Design (HCD), to better understand how applications built with low-code platforms can leverage HCD without slowing speed to market, and why it is critical to balance HCD methods and the rapid delivery of low-code applications to achieve end user satisfaction.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"The Growing Voice for Digital Services Women-Owned Small Businesses within GovCon<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

On the heels of its official launch in early March, we caught up with Digital WOSB Alliance President, Jessica Morris, also CEO of\u00a0Pluribus Digital<\/a>, and Vice President, Nadia Smith, CEO of\u00a0Athena Federal Solutions,<\/a>\u00a0to better understand the formation of the new Alliance, its focus, and how the GovCon community can get involved.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"Building diverse connections, aligning corporate values, prioritizing minority-owned and WOSB partners<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Following several awards across the Federal Civilian sector, to include at CMS, CDC, EPA, AHRQ, and HUD, we spoke with Christen Smith, Senior Vice President, U.S. Domestic at Abt Associates to find out how this engine for social impact, fueled by curiosity and cutting-edge research, is walking the walk, how it fulfills its small business commitment, and how it is doubling down for clients and partners.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"One Growing HHS Partner\u2019s Foundation in Culture and Mission Critical Support<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Following a string of recent awards, including supporting\u00a0CDC\u00a0Prime Help Desk Support Services<\/a>,\u00a0CMS CPI Open Payments<\/a>\u00a0and providing CMS with\u00a0Independent Dispute Resolution Technical Assistance<\/a>, and an\u00a0FDA MedDRA-based Adverse Event Diagnostic (MAED) Maintenance, Support and Enhancement Services<\/a> award, we connected with Gina Wolery, COO at Index Analytics to learn more about some of its recent wins, how supporting mission critical programs drives culture, its view of partners, and what the future holds for this growing HHS partner.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"The Little Train that Could Commitment that is Driving Success for one 8(a) HUBZone<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Looking to understand the [Simple] behind the success of this 8(a) HUBZone small business specializing in Enterprise Cloud Transformation, we turned to Simple Technology Solutions\u2019 Managing Principal, Adrian Rich; Business Development Principal Betsey Hutton, and Aaron Kilinski, Principal and Chief Technologist. The team shared its insight on partnering, the alumni network, and explained what 90% of 100% and 20% delivering 80% mean.<\/em><\/p>\n

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