About Us
Executive Team
Chimeria Gonzalez
Chief People Officer
Chimeria is a cybersecurity enthusiast with a diverse background in tech, military, homeschooling, and customer success. She’s skilled in problem-solving, project management, and team building. Chimeria is dedicated to continuous learning and empowering others in technology and customer relations.
Eric Svetcov
Chief Information Security Officer
Eric is a recognized leader in building highly resilient and performant solutions with integrated security, privacy, and compliance requirements. He drives cutting-edge solutions that solve customer business problems and engenders confidence, trust, and performance with internal and external teams.
Rob West
Chief Operations Officer
Rob is a seasoned sales executive with extensive experience in cybersecurity and IT solutions for the federal government, particularly the Navy and Marine Corps. He has held senior roles at Dragos, GuidePoint Security, Forcepoint, Veritas, Veeam Software, Cisco, Dell, and served as a Marine Corps Corporal.
Paul Cummings
Chief Services Officer
Paul is a seasoned IT and Cybersecurity executive with 21 years of experience leading teams, developing strategies, and implementing policies. He has expertise in blue/red teaming, network architecture, and maritime cybersecurity. Paul is also a mentor, researcher, and continuous learner in the field.
Cindy Gaddis
Chief Executive Officer
Cindy Gaddis, a U.S. Army Veteran and co-author, is a seasoned executive with nearly 20 years of experience in winning and managing over $1 billion in federal IT contracts. She is a certified PMP, and a lifetime member of NCMA and AUSA, with expertise in business development, capture, and project management.
Advisory Board
Patrick Gillespie
President
Patrick, an Army Veteran and cybersecurity leader with 19 years of experience, holds an MS in CIS-Security and multiple certifications. He mentors veterans, serves on the boards of Boots to Books and WCHI, and is dedicated to developing diverse talent in the cybersecurity industry.
Ken Haynes
Vice-President
Ken, a Colonel with 30+ years in the US Army, is a strategic leader with expertise in technology, IT management, and executive leadership. He holds an active TS clearance, an Executive MBA, and is passionate about innovation, customer engagement, and employee development.
Kayla Tatum
Technical Strategist
Kayla, a cybersecurity engineering professional with 15 years of experience, is a visionary leader known for her ability to bring people together and drive innovation. She excels at forming high-performing teams, solving complex problems, and thriving in the face of uncertainty.
