Aquia

One of those *pinch us* moments. We are beyond honored to share that we have been named the 2024 Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) of the Year by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - HHS Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (HHS OSDBU). 🙌 Our CEO, David Maskeroni, accepted the award on our behalf today at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s campus in Atlanta, calling it a testament not just to our team's dedication but also to the vision we've pursued from the outset. “My time as a senior leader at CMS instilled in me an imperative for excellence in government services. It is this foundational experience that has guided Aquia's mission to innovate and enhance government operations for the betterment of the American people. Winning the SDVOSB of the Year for the Department of Health and Human Services is a powerful affirmation of our commitment to making a tangible, positive impact on public service.” Learn more in today’s press release >> https://lnkd.in/gQCtGC2e We would also like to share our sincere thanks to Anita Allen for putting us forth for the award. 💙 #SDVOSB #governmentcontracting #govcon #cybersecurity #cloudsecurity #digitaltransformation John Sasser Chris Hughes Nick Sinai Maria Roat Glen Day Rohan Bhobe AWS Partners

We're excited to welcome Jacqueline Wilson to our team as our director of contracts and procurement! Jacqueline brings more than 15 years of experience in federal contract administration and management to her role at Aquia. Prior to her career in the contracting sector, she proudly served in the United States Air Force for 10 years, where she honed her leadership, strategic planning, and operational expertise. Based in Raleigh, NC, Jacqueline is deeply committed to giving back to her community -- particularly through volunteer work supporting Veterans. An avid traveler, she has explored six of the seven continents and has had the privilege of witnessing all seven wonders of the world, enriching her global perspective and appreciation for diverse cultures. 🌎 Welcome to the team, Jacqueline! 👋 #newhire #culture #govcon #bestplacetowork #greatplacetowork #veteran #sdvosb

Our team’s at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Policies, Programs, Procurements, Protests, and Partnerships event today! See one of these smiling faces there? Be sure to say hello! 👋 #cms #govcon #hhs #sdvosb Shelley McGuire Shelley's Events

We are honored to share that Aquia Nava II LLC, our joint venture with Nava, has been named a prime awardee on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs three-year, $42.7 million “Disability Benefits Crew” contract. Founded by three service-disabled Veterans, being selected to modernize VA's disability benefits processing is particularly meaningful to our team. "Having personally navigated these systems as Veterans, we understand firsthand the challenges that users are facing. We look forward to serving our fellow Veterans by creating a streamlined, intuitive experience that honors their service and gets them the benefits they've earned with greater speed and accuracy." -- David Maskeroni, co-founder and chief revenue officer, Aquia Learn more in today's press release >> https://lnkd.in/eF8jkWiB #sdvosb #va #veteransaffairs #veterans #digitalmodernization #itmodernization Chris Hughes John Sasser

We're excited to welcome Wes Morrison to our team as a senior software engineer supporting our work with the State of New Jersey! Wesley brings more than 25 years of software engineering experience to his role at Aquia, working with numerous programming languages and technologies. (Or as Wes would say, "Too many to list!") He enjoys learning and solving problems both at work and home. In his free time, you can find him repairing family cars or handling electrical and plumbing projects around the house. He hasn't broken a car yet or needed to call a professional to fix his DIY attempts, which we consider a success! 🛠️ Welcome to the team, Wes! We look forward to continuously learning and growing together. #newhire #culture #bestplacetowork #greatplacetowork #softwareengineer #govcon

We're excited to welcome Jon Knotts to our team as a senior technical project manager supporting our work at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs! With consulting experience across a number of federal agencies, Jon brings a passion for leading complex technical solutions, optimizing processes, and making data-driven decisions. He thrives in fast-paced environments where he can solve problems, improve workflows, and drive efficiencies. 💫 When he's not diving into work, he loves spending time with his wife and two (soon to be three!) children, watching sports, and playing hockey whenever he can. Welcome to the team, Jon! #newhire #culture #greatplacetowork #bestplacetowork #projectmanagement #technicalPM #govcon #cloudsecurity

Please join us in welcoming Andrew Belov to the team as one of our newest technical project managers! Andrew brings more than a decade of experience leading and implementing technical automation projects to his role at Aquia, with a particular focus on Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud integration consulting. He is well-versed at driving complex infrastructure projects and programs, establishing innovative processes, and managing dispersed teams. When he's not working, Andrew enjoys playing volleyball. Welcome to the team, Andrew!! 👋 #newhire #projectmanagement #cloudsecurity #cloudinfrastructure #greatplacetowork #bestplacetowork AWS Partners

We are excited to announce that Aquia Nava II LLC — our joint venture (JV) with Nava — will be supporting the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs “Digital Experience - Identity Services” contract as subcontractor to Oddball and Wilcore Technologies, Inc. This is the first award for our JV under the VA's SPRUCE IT modernization vehicle, and builds upon the foundation of success we've already established with Oddball and Wilcore through our collaborative work on VA's CEDAR. Together, we will: ✅ Modernize how Veterans prove their identity when accessing VA.gov — enhancing the sign-in experience ✅ Ensure secure authentication of users ✅ Simplify credentialing processes  ✅ Maintain security compliance Read today's press release to learn more >> https://lnkd.in/evX72fGG #identityservices #va #sdvosb #cybersecurity #cloudcompliance #securitycompliance #digitalservices #itmodernization #digitaltransformation

We're excited to welcome Jeremy Evans to our team as senior DevSecOps engineer! Jeremy's career in tech started with his service in the Navy as an electronics technician. After working in IT for a few years, he switched to technical graphics and animation, and then finally settled on his career as a software engineer. Over the past 15 years he has supported a variety of open source projects for clients like Netflix, Verizon, Yahoo, YUSA, and the United States Courts. Jeremy is a proud father and husband who calls San Diego home. When he's not working, you can find him painting, surfing, and playing music. Welcome to the team, Jeremy! 👋 #newhire #culture #greatplacetowork #bestplacetowork #govcon #devsecops

*Password hacked. Must rename dog.* Don't you hate it when that happens? 😉 Thankfully, we've got our newest chief security officers on the case. Start off your day right with some photos of our team's pups hard at work in their new Aquia swag. 🐕 🐶 🐩 #cybersecurity #cloudsecurity #pets #dogs #culture #bestplacetowork #greatplacetowork