Artificial intelligence is sweeping today’s public sector market. As executive vice president and AI practice lead at Booz Allen Hamilton, John Larson helms the firm’s efforts to deliver what he considers the “single most transformative technology of a generation” to the federal government. With new technologies come new risks, and rapid advancements in AI have brought about […] More

Barbara Hubbell, who has been serving as a vice president at Jacobs since June 2019, has assumed new responsibilities within the company’s newly formed divergent solutions business unit. She now serves as VP and general manager of technology and innovative solutions, according to a LinkedIn post published Monday. In her previous capacity, Hubbell oversaw mission […] More

John Karabias, vice president of strategic development at Jacobs, recently spoke with ExecutiveBiz about his strategic goals to continue the company’s growth with the launch of its new Divergent Solutions segment coming in October.  Karabias also discussed the company’s winning culture as the challenges of talent recruitment and retention impacting the federal workforce and drives digital transformation […] More

In response to the global semiconductor chip shortage, the U.S. government is working with industry and academia to foster a more robust and capable onshore microelectronics manufacturing ecosystem. “We’re noticing an increasing reliance on specialized parts outside of the United States,” said Dr. Roy Campbell, chief strategist for the Department of Defense’s High Performance Computing Modernization […] More

Devanand Shenoy, principal director for microelectronics at the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, will keynote a virtual forum to be hosted by ExecutiveBiz Events to discuss the microelectronics supply chain’s current environment. Shenoy rejoined the Department of Defense in July 2021 to oversee the research and engineering of very […] More

Herndon, Virginia-based satellite communications provider iDirect Government has named technology and defense industry veterans David Aronoff, Jill Kale and Mitch Herbets to the board of directors. “We welcome all three board members and look forward to their counsel as we continue to execute on our strategic plan and drive growth,” John Ratigan, president of iDirectGov, […] More

Raytheon Technologies‘ missiles and defense business has collaborated with the U.S. Army and Nexter to demonstrate the compatibility between Excalibur artillery projectiles and the French company’s self-propelled howitzer. A CAESAR self-propelled howitzer fired the projectiles at two targets over 28.5 miles away as part of the test involving Excalibur, the French artillery equipment and the […] More

CAE‘s U.S. arm has secured a U.S. Air Force contract for the development and fielding of simulation systems meant for training personnel in controlling aircraft against ground threats. The company said Monday it will deliver the Joint Terminal Control Training Rehearsal System that will be used for Joint Terminal Attack Controller operator training, and will […] More

Maximus announced on Thursday its appointment of Teresa “Terry” Weipert as general manager of the company’s U.S. Federal Services Segment. Weipert will replace the retiring previous Wash100 Award recipient Thomas Romeo. Romeo will stay with the company until July to assist with the transition and then serve on Maximus’ advisory board.

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Executive Mosaic is honored to present Dawne Hickton, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Critical Mission Solutions at Jacobs, as an inductee into the 2021 edition of the Wash100 Award for expanding the company's cybersecurity business and driving significant growth through contract awards. This marks Hickton’s second consecutive Wash100 Award.

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VMware has elected technology executive, Ken Denman, to the company’s board of directors. On the board, Denman will provide his expertise and leadership experience gained from serving in the technology sector. “Ken is an experienced technologist and corporate director with deep roots in software, mobile and AI technologies," said Paul Sagan, lead director, chair of the Compensation and Corporate Governance Committee.

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Raytheon Technologies has appointed Michael Dumais as chief transformation officer to support the company’s business transformation initiatives, Raytheon Technologies reported on Tuesday. In his new position with the company, Dumais will report to Greg Hayes, CEO of Raytheon Technologies.

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