Padlon

• Delivering AWS and Azure Security solutions.
• Built team for designing and implementing secure infrastructures, security controls, and policies for data security risk management.
• Designed and marketed Cyber Assure 360 product delivering GRC solutions for the middle market.
• Conducted network, server, and workstation audits to assess client network and server architecture security.
• Assessed Salesforce vulnerability and conducted penetration tests to ensure data protection.

President and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO, Business Development, Advisory, Compliance)

Cyber Secure Ventures

Senior Advisor and Operating Partner

Eilat Partners

• Led investment committee in making informed decisions, aligning with Eilat Partners' objectives.
• Actively monitored portfolio companies, driving growth, innovation, and profitability.
• Secured capital commitments from investors, ensuring financial support for Eilat Partners' activities.

Managing Partner & Co-Founder

Glilot Capital Partners

* Support the seed and early stage funding of Glilot Partners.
* Work with leadership and advise on growth potential for the fund.
* Assist with identifying partnerships for the portfolio.
* Provide expertise in cyber security market trends.

Venture Advisor

ECPI University

Provide instruction for students in Network Security, Cloud Computing, and Virtualization

Adjunct Faculty

Truist

Cloud Security Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive cloud security strategy aligned with the Truist's objectives, focusing on the secure adoption of cloud technologies and services.
	Cyber Defense Architecture: Ensure Cloud platforms are included in Truist's advanced cyber defense solutions, including intrusion detection and prevention systems, security incident and event management (SIEM), and threat intelligence platforms.

SVP, Cloud Security, Cyber Defense

SVP, Head of Cloud Operations

GVP, Head of Cloud Security Management

Group Vice President, Head of Cloud Security Advisory

Eve Air Mobility

Present analysis related to real cases of the current market where an OEM is competing with its potential customers 
Developed and proposed three alternative business models, considering a partnership between EVE and an actual Fleet Operator, or alternative operating models and associated multi-year revenue models
Provide a market analysis and conclusion about risks, SWOT, advantages and disadvantages for entry into the UAM market.

Market Entry/Business Model Consultant

Perfect Commerce

100M provider of SaaS procurement and sourcing software to government and Fortune 100 clients.

Recruited by CEO and CTO to lead global integration after acquisition of French company Hubwoo that doubled company portfolio, and to support Hubwoo return to profitability after 4 consecutive years of losses. Integration included legacy IT systems, product portfolios, data centers, and support processes.

Managed team of 50 including PMO, European, US, and APAC directors, and database managers. Directed service delivery for SaaS Fortune 100 clients, including Microsoft, ING, and Grainger; managed and enhanced customer service standards, security audits, performance trends, software development process, and service delivery.
•	Merged IT departments of Perfect Commerce and acquisitions Hubwoo and Conex, cutting operational costs by 50% in 12 months, and improving global business support, product development, and service delivery.
•	Led Project Management team with 5 Agile Scrum Masters each leading multiple development teams, increasing development speed, and reducing quality problems and deployment-related errors.
•	Supported profitable acquisition and integration, leading to Perfect Commerce purchase by ProActis for $132.5M in 2017.

Global Vice President/CISO (M&A, Consolidation, Integration, SaaS, Security, Compliance)

University of Maryland University College

Adjunct Assistant Professor for Cyber Security

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Division of L-3 Communications; leading provider of cybersecurity, intelligence, and enterprise IT solutions. 

Promoted to lead national technology development after initial recruitment as senior IT architect. Directed team of 100 across information security, service desk, high-performance computing, and network operations functions, with $100M+ budget.
•	Managed all IT operations for headquarters and regional offices; won award for completing projects on time and within budget.
•	Network Services Support Manager and Senior Architect for USNRC 24/7 Network Operations Center and consolidated testing facility in support of USNRC network and infrastructure systems. Managed Citrix remote desktop farm supporting 1800 remote users.

Chief Technology Officer (cybersecurity, intelligence, enterprise solutions, federal government)

As a senior IT and cybersecurity executive, I have built a career specializing in tier 1 consulting opportunities, particularly in compliance auditing, regulatory risk management, and cybersecurity operations and governance. Recognizing the need to enhance my strategic and management impact, I proactively obtained my MBA from Georgetown University to complement my deep technical expertise with business acumen, allowing me to develop scalable, “as-a-service” models that position compliance as a continuous strategic function rather than a one-time obligation.

With deep expertise spanning AI, process automation, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), data analytics, and data lake architectures, I help organizations navigate complex regulatory environments while leveraging emerging technologies to enhance cybersecurity resilience and digital transformation initiatives. My decades-long client relationships are a testament to the quantitative and qualitative value I provide—helping businesses meet compliance requirements, fortify their security posture, and drive operational efficiency and competitive advantage.

As a thought leader and deep subject-matter expert, I have advised boards, C-suite executives, and private equity firms, translating cybersecurity risk into business-driven strategies that fuel sustainable growth. In addition to my executive leadership, I have taught at two universities, a role that has sharpened my ability to translate complex concepts into actionable insights—a skill equally valuable in consulting, where education, trust, and strategic guidance are critical to long-term success. By fostering strategic partnerships, optimizing sales processes, and championing cutting-edge security strategies, I enable organizations to scale securely, maintain regulatory integrity, and drive business value in an evolving cyber threat landscape.

I hold an MBA from Georgetown University, an MS in Information Technology, and a spectrum of esteemed certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, Associate C|CISO and PMP. I am also a speaker, board member, and venture advisor, passionately fostering innovation and collaborative initiatives within the IT and security landscape.

Jon Sargent, MBA

Battle Road Digital

Creating planet-scale worlds of possibility for games, simulations, modeling, and operations.

* Accountable for the goals, strategy, operational growth, and financial success of a reliable Software Development Gaming company that provides tailored Modeling & Simulation and AI/ML products, services, solutions, and support

Vice President of Growth

JFL CONSULTING, LLC

* Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
* Small Business Administration 8(a) Business Development Participant
* Serves as the Chief Growth Officer (CGO)
* Serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) also
* Accountable for the goals, strategy, operational growth, and financial success of a reliable technical company that provides tailored products, services, solutions, and support

- TS/SCI (CI) Polygraph
- Creates and identifies emerging opportunities 
- Reads and understands USG RFI’s, RFPs, and other acquisition related documents
- Builds and sustains large, diverse teams of subcontractors and other partners
- Establishes and ensures adherence to JFL’s opportunity lifecycle processes and methodologies 
- Directs the development of pricing strategies, cost targets, price-to-win activities, and cost modeling 
- Establishes and Enhances B&P processes, procedures, lessons learned, after action reports, etc.
- Understands customer requirements and hot buttons, and aligns them with corporate capabilities
- Creates opportunity summaries, plans for pursuit, potential teammate rosters and decision for a bid/ no bid
- Steers pursuits from early-stage qualification through proposal in accordance with Gate Review Processes
- Develops, maintains, and approves Gate Review decision documents and other internal reviews with 
supporting rationale, to include milestones, metrics, and budgets
- Develops and implements comprehensive Business Development plans, technical and management 
approaches, win strategies, discriminators, and approaches to competitive positioning

Chief Growth Officer (CGO) / Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Mission Essential

*Accountable for the Growth organization (BD, Capture, and Proposals)
*Served as the Vice President of Proposal Production and Development
*Served as the Acting Vice President of Business Development & Capture
*Leads the Mission Essential Aviation (MEA) line of business

- TS/SCI (CI) Polygraph
- Creates and identifies emerging opportunities in target spaces
- Builds and sustains large, diverse teams of subcontractors and other partners
- Reads and understands USG RFPs and other acquisition related documents
- Ensures adherence to Mission Essential’s opportunity lifecycle processes and methodologies 
- Directs the development of pricing strategies, cost targets, price-to-win activities, and cost modeling 
- Creates opportunity summaries, plans for pursuit, potential teammate rosters and decision slides for a bid/ no bid discussion
- Understands customer requirements and hot buttons, and be able to align them with Mission Essential capabilities and offerings
- Participates in capture/proposal teams in a high OPTEMPO environment, to include management, technical, past performance, and cost/price elements 
- Develops and implements comprehensive Business Development plans, technical and management approaches, win strategies, discriminators, and approaches to competitive positioning
- Develops, maintains, and approves Gate Review decision documents and other internal reviews with supporting rationale, to include milestones, metrics, and budgets 
- Works with Mission Essential line managers to communicate bid strategies to the proposal team and, as applicable, to management and to customers 
- Inspires the team to create compelling, compliant, and thorough deliverable responses to meet or exceed customer requirements and win business 
- Steers pursuits from early stage qualification, through capture and proposal, to final award, in accordance with Mission Essential’s Gate Review Process
- Develops and leads the Mission Essential Customer Engagement Program (CEP)

SES Corporation

- Identified and qualified new business opportunities
- Identified, documented, and managed the internal and external capture project efforts
- Analyzed the organization’s strategic plans and created business development plans that aligned with corporate strategy
- Determined the potential customer needs to fill the requirements of the opportunity
- Conducted competitive analysis
- Created a pricing strategy
- Generated a baseline and program plan
- Created the detailed plan for the proposal development
- Appointed, supervised, and collaborated strategies with partners/team members
- Led proposal efforts and coordinated between all proposal team members
- Monitored, reviewed, and directed weekly proposal progress ensuring adherence to the SES process and proposal schedule
- Created and maintained strong, long-lasting customer relationships
- Developed a trusted advisor relationship with key customer stakeholders and executive sponsors
- Ensured the timely and successful delivery of solutions and services according to customer needs and objectives
- Communicated clearly the progress of monthly/quarterly initiatives to internal and external stakeholders
- Forecasted and tracked key account metrics
- Identified, grew, and collaborated with organization to ensure growth attainment
- Supported financial management of contracts and potentially other contracts across the company
- Performed management function of employee resources as needed

IRAM-IT, LLC

IRAM-IT, LLC is a Minority, Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) in Manassas, VA. 

IRAM-IT provides innovative, reliable, affordable, & manageable Information Technology & Home Improvement Solutions.  Please visit our website ( https://www.facebook.com/IRAMIT ) for more information.

Licensed, Bonded, and Insured as a Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) in Virginia.

Subcontractor to GreyCon LLC, JL Concrete Solutions, and Langhorne Concrete & Home Improvement.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) / Owner

Special Operations Solutions

- Led the day-to-day business operations and financial execution of the corporation and portfolio of client programs in support of the President
- Led teams deployed to South West Asia (SWA), Europe, and Africa in support of Army, SOCOM, AFRICOM, SOCEUR, and CENTCOM Operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, Lithuania, Somalia, and other countries
- Developed, supported, and communicated the corporate goals, strategy, pipeline, market assessments, lead generation, win strategies, processes, and policies to team members
- Provided leadership for Business Development, Capture, and Proposal activities and personnel
- Developed and cultivated business relationships with current and potential customers, industry partners,  and suppliers
- Led the Business Support Services which includes Human Resources (HR) & Administrative Support, Professional Services (Recruiting), Security, Facilities, and Contracts & Subcontracts
- Developed and maintained Spend Plans, Monthly Financial Status Reports, Invoices, Quotes, Purchase Orders etc
- Approved, created, and reviewed Non Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Teaming Agreements (TAs), Consultant Agreements, and many other contract related documents.
- Reviewed, recommended, chose, and used business systems to streamline business processes
- Updated and maintained SAM, ECMRA, and various other online systems as needed

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

VAE, Inc.

- Led the day-to-day business operations and financial execution of the corporation and portfolio of client programs in support of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Deployed to South West Asia (SWA) in Support of Army and CENTCOM Operations in Kuwait and Qatar  
- Developed and communicated the corporate goals, strategy, pipeline, processes, and policies to team members
- Fostered team member alignment and training with corporate goals
- Led the Program Management Office (PMO) which includes the Program Control Office (PCO), Business Development (BD), Capture, and all active Contracts
- Led the Business Support Services (BSS) which includes Human Resources (HR) & Administrative Support, Professional Services (Recruiting), Security, Facilities, and Contracts & Subcontracts

AT&T

- Capture Manager for the USMC MoraleSat contract award valued > 60M
- Capture Manager for the USMC ITSM contract award valued > 25M
- Responsible for the leadership, management, & capture of Marine Corps & COCOM programs
- Led teams deployed to South West Asia (SWA) in Support of USMC, OSD, & CENTCOM Operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, & Bahrain.
- Established objectives, plans, & budgets
- Managed the operational, financial, & technical performance of the organization
- Identified business opportunities and conducted business development planning, & initiated and coordinated business development strategies and proposal activities to maximize revenue and profit
- Detailed knowledge of USMC, COCOM, and DoD organization and staff and Information Operations community
- Developed, led, managed, and grew a profit/loss center of more than $60M annually across a diverse customer portfolio delivering information technology, software development, and war-fighter operational support and solutions
- Proven success in marketing new business across federal markets with Government and industry partners to win competitive procurement's 
- Initiated and participated in all phases of business development, including capture management planning, assessing win probability, and proposal development
- Maintained financial control and metrics for the organization, and created an environment conducive to professional staff development
- Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, the ability to gain internal support, operate independently with limited supervision and feedback, and the ability to establish a solid working relationship with technical staff, division managers, and peers in related operations/organizations across AT&T
- Strategic and independent thinker with the ability to translate thoughts to layman terms
- Strong people management skills, financial planning & forecasting, successful contract execution, and customer satisfaction with managed programs

Client Executive Director

C4ISR is the concept of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, & Reconnaissance

- Capture Manager for the SOUTHCOM TCSC contract award valued > 75M 
- Capture Manager for the USMC TSOF contract award valued > 50M
- Led the organization and performance of certain functional areas & the activities of senior managers 
- Deployed to South America & Caribbean in Support of SOUTHCOM & USMC Operations & led teams deployed to SWA & other countries also
- Provided staff direction with an understanding and following of established company policies & procedures
- Led business activities to ensure a high standard of professional excellence was maintained among staff members
- Directed business functions including approval of overall project plan, budgets, and work breakdown structure
- Established and implemented short- and long-term business strategies to deliver services to Department of Defense (DoD) customers within reasonable schedules and budgets
- Established and communicated goals and objectives, defined methodologies, tasks, and activities, and clearly described roles and responsibilities for performing to personnel
- Communicated broadly to help ensure overall coordination for cross-functional teams
- Responsible for developing and maintaining a new business pipeline to ensure growth on the Directorate
- Responsible for Profit & Loss for the Directorate (approximately 40M in contracts per year)
- Responsible for all proposal development activities in a DoD environment
- Responsible for Department of Defense acquisitions & business environments
- Responsible for the management implications of various forms of financial data
- Responsible for Department of Defense concepts, practices, & procedures in areas of increased responsibility
- Interfaced with high-level CSC executives & customer representatives
- Possesses strong strategic management and planning skills
- Possesses strong written & oral communications skills

Director - C4ISR Operations

Sagent Partners

- Led IT acquisitions, assessments, planning, management, monitoring, evaluation, design, development, and delivery of IT services using proven principles, methods, and techniques
- Served as the Software Development Manager for multiple software development teams supporting various federal, state, and local government initiatives
- Identified business development opportunities for Sagent with new or existing clients and leads the response efforts
- Led proposal efforts and sells Sagent value proposition
- Developed technical and cost proposals for new projects and existing project scope changes
- Successfully planned and executed Fixed Time/Fixed Price, Cost Plus, and Time & Material projects
- Managed small to large, complex programs to an acceptable level of risk by balancing scope, time, cost and quality
- Managed multiple programs and/or projects simultaneously using Program Management methodologies and technologies
- Led diverse teams (i.e., multiple domains, across geographies, potential partners involved) to deliver integrated client solutions that achieve measurable business results for clients
- Provided exceptional communication and presentation skills, as well as, demonstrated experience presenting to clients
- Managed the financial profitability of client engagements - costs, collections, etc
- Monitored projects and budgets to ensure client satisfaction
- Responsible for relationships with client's senior leadership teams and communicated status and issues regularly
- Provided strong estimation and risk management skills
- Provided robust knowledge and or experience in the following technical areas:
     - Business Process Re-engineering
     - Software Engineering
     - Cyber Security & Information Assurance

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

A seasoned operations executive possessing proven expertise developing and executing business across the Defense and Intelligence communities to include the Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Army, DHS, DIA, DISA, DTRA, NGA, MDA, DFAS, COCOMs, VA, USFS, USCIS, NOAA, and others. A “go-to” professional called on to lead and manage must-fix/turnaround and realignment situations. Possesses solid technology acumen founded on undergraduate and graduate degrees honed through increasingly complex technical endeavors. Consistently creates a vision for growth based on matching strategy and business models to organizational goals, thereby increasing top and bottom-line growth. 

Battle Road Digital - Leads BD, Capture Management, and Bid & Proposal (B&P) Operations. Accountable for the goals, strategy, and growth of Modeling and Simulation Software Sales, Integrations, Customizations, and Support.

JFL Consulting, LLC - Led BD, Capture, B&P Operations for Government Clients and Commercial Sales. Accountable for the goals, strategy, and growth of a Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cybersecurity, Intelligence, Surveillance, & Reconnaissance (C5ISR) SDVOSB 8(a) company.  Served as the CFO accountable for the financial health of the organization. 

Mission Essential Group (MEG) - Led BD, Capture, and B&P Operations. Accountable for the goals, strategy, and growth of Aviation, Language, Logistics, Training, and C5ISR business units.

SES Corporation - Led BD, Capture, and B&P Operations, Teaming, and Competitive Pricing and assisted with other company initiatives.

IRAM-IT, LLC - This is an EDWOSB Information Technology & Home Improvement small business (always open to new partnerships).  

SOS, LLC - Led business operations (Policy/Strategy, Programs, Finance, Corporate IT, BD, Capture, B&P,  Facilities, Human Resources, Recruiting, Security).   

VAE, Inc. - Led business operations (Policy/Strategy, Programs, Finance, BD, Capture, B&P, Facilities, Human Resources, Recruiting, Security).   

AT&T - Led technical operations (Programs, P&L, BD, Capture, B&P, Strategy).

CSC - Led technical operations (Programs, P&L, BD, Capture, B&P, Strategy).

Sagent Partners, LLC - Led business operations (Policy/Strategy, Programs, Finance, Corporate IT, BD, Capture, B&P, Facilities, Human Resources, Recruiting, Security).   

CSC - Led technical operations (Programs, P&L, BD, Capture, B&P, Strategy). 

SPA, Inc - Led technical operations (Programs, P&L, BD, Capture, B&P, Strategy).

USMC - Led large complex, global financial & information technology teams.

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