Skyler Bernards
Kim Lynch is the Executive Vice President of Government Defense and Intelligence at Oracle. In this role, she strengthens client relationships, delivers innovation and value, and nurtures top-tier teams.
In 2024, she was honored with a Wash100 Award for expanding Oracle’s federal market presence and advancing cloud technology. Let’s dive deeper into her remarkable journey and accomplishments.
Who is Kim Lynch?
Kim Lynch is a seasoned business leader who advances national security efforts and creates innovative programs for various federal agencies, including the Intelligence Community, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Homeland Security.
She brings a wealth of expertise to Oracle, previously overseeing critical missions at Booz Allen Hamilton’s U.S. Government Classified and National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency businesses for over two decades.
Kim Lynch’s Wash100 Award in 2024
Kim Lynch won her first Wash100 Award in 2024 for leading Oracle’s public sector presence and driving cloud technology enhancement. Since she entered the company in January 2023, Oracle has seen consistent growth in the federal marketplace with new authorizations, product launches, and contract awards.
Noteworthy achievements include:
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure gaining approval from the Intelligence Community to host Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information missions
- Introduction of the Secure Cloud Computing Architecture Landing Zone for the Department of Defense
- Securing a $22.3 million task order from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency extending software access to Oracle’s software until March 2024.
Kim Lynch’s Professional Journey
Kim Lynch started her professional journey at Computer Science & Information Systems from 1997 to 1999. It eventually led her to the path to join Booz Allen Hamilton. With over a 24-year tenure in the company, Kim ascended in diverse leadership roles, ultimately assuming the position of Executive Vice President.
In January 2023, Kim Lynch started a new position as the Executive Vice President of Government Intelligence and Defense at Oracle.
Oracle’s Recent Contracts with the Federal Government
In 2019, the Pentagon awarded the Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC), valued at $9 billion, split among Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Oracle. Intended to furnish the Defense Department with cloud computing services spanning security domains, the JWCC extends until 2028. Thanks to this contract, Oracle achieved $900 million in cloud infrastructure revenue for the quarter of 2022.
Oracle’s cloud services meet government compliance and security standards, making the company suitable for government contracts. Oracle Government Cloud offers secure FedRAMP High JAB and DISA IL4-authorized services that create, store, and manage government data securely.
Oracle offers a range of contract options for federal agencies to procure Oracle Cloud services: Army CAMO and NIH CIO-CS contracts. This grants access to Oracle’s Generation 2 Enterprise Cloud.
Furthermore, through collaborations such as the Air Force LevelUP Program and comprehensive agreements with the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA), Oracle simplifies the procurement process for government entities looking to acquire their products and services.
Oracle’s commitment to meeting government compliance and security standards shines through in the Oracle Government Cloud. It offers secure FedRAMP High JAB and DISA IL4-authorized services for managing sensitive government data.
Kim Lynch at the 4th Annual CIO Summit
The Potomac Officers Club brought together the top CIOs in GovCon to share their invaluable insights, discuss IT problems, discover solutions and forge meaningful partnerships during the 4th Annual CIO Summit.
Kim Lynch was one of the speakers for the Potomac Officers Club’s 4th Annual CIO Summit in May 2023. She was one of the panelists for the “Data at the Edge Collect, Process, and Analyze”. Lynch was a valuable speaker because she has decades of experience in domestic and international security issues.
Her accomplishments include:
- Supporting the Department of Defense Federal Voting Assistance Program’s internet voting pilot for overseas military voters during the 2000 election
- Aiding the Wall Street communications after 9/11
- Establishing the Department of Homeland Security
- Leading critical missions for national security
Upcoming Event: 5th Annual CIO Summit of Potomac Officers Club
The Potomac Officers Club is calling all U.S. government and industry chief information officers to join the 5th Annual CIO Summit on April 17, 2024, Wednesday, from 7:00 am to 4:30 pm Eastern Time.
Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to network, learn, and innovate. Notable speakers include Leslie Beavers from the DOD, Adele Merritt from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), Kaschit Pandya from the IRS, and more!
Register early to secure your spot at this event shaping technology.
