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Team ViaTrie

Hadi Abdul

Melanie Amerson

Hadi Abdul

Cloud Engineer 

  Hadi is a Cloud Engineer with strong expertise in cloud infrastructure. He joins ViaTrie bringing hands-on experience with AWS and cloud solutions. Outside of work, Hadi enjoys traveling and exploring new places.

Zain Ali

Melanie Amerson

Hadi Abdul

Technical Data Associate 

  Zain is a passionate Data Analytics professional with a proven track record of driving results. He is a creative strategist who thrives on challenges and believes in the power of storytelling through data. When he is not working, he is hiking trails, experimenting in the kitchen, or travelling.

David Allen

Melanie Amerson

Melanie Amerson

Technical Automation Engineer

   David has more than 12 years of experience testing software in the healthcare, business intelligence, and nonprofit spaces. He is passionate about delivering solutions that customers enjoy using. David likes to spend his free time with his family, reading a book, and enjoying outdoor activities in the fresh air. 

Melanie Amerson

Melanie Amerson

Melanie Amerson

Acquisition Specialist

Melanie is an experienced Acquisition Strategist with over 15 years of expertise in federal procurement, contract oversight, and contract management. In her free time, she enjoys reading, Braves baseball, and watching college football. Go Dawgs! 

Prem Anand

Carey Blanchard

Prem Anand

 Cloud Data Architect 

Prem has over 28 years of experience in database administration, solution architecture, and technical architecture, working mainly for the federal government since 2007. He joined ViaTrie in 2023 as senior associate and is a huge fan of Chicago Cubs. 

Sue Barnes

Carey Blanchard

Prem Anand

  Project Manager 

Sue has over 25 years of government contracting experience as a program management professional, has a master's degree in Logistics Management, and is a certified SAFe Practitioner. Her  project management experience includes contracting, procurement, and financial oversight. Sue enjoys spending time at the beach in sunny South Carolina.

Tylia Barrett

Carey Blanchard

Carey Blanchard

   Help Desk Associate

 Tylia brings her years of experience in medical and corporate  administration to ViaTrie clients. She now provides internal support to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA). Tylia currently resides in her home state of Maryland.  

Carey Blanchard

Carey Blanchard

Carey Blanchard

Program Manager  

Carey is an experienced program manager driving innovation in cybersecurity, cloud transformation, and enterprise IT solutions. At ViaTrie, Carey is a program manager on the SMART contract. In his free time, Carey’s hobbies include fishing, golf, poker, fitness, critter hunting (ask him about it!).

Alexina Brandford

Alexina Brandford

Alexina Brandford

Business Analyst Associate

 Alexina is an experienced and results-oriented IT consultant with 15+ years of expertise in driving successful business outcomes. She has a proven ability to analyze complex business needs, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement effective solutions. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, gardening, and exploring beaches with her son.


Becky Buchanan

Alexina Brandford

Alexina Brandford

Business Analyst  

Becky brings  25+ years experience in IT with the last 11 with AWS at the helm of Engagement Security-Global Services and has a deep commitment to safeguarding SaaS products, data, services and driving compliance. She enjoys gardening, golfing and baking.  When not working I can be found traveling with my husband or walking our dogs on the beach.

Sandeep Chawan

Alexina Brandford

Sandeep Chawan

Technical Data Engineer

  Sandeep is a an experienced data technical engineer, specializing in cloud data base transformation. 

As a Data Technical Engineer, Sandeep supports customer dashboard development and AWS Cloud integrations. He loves to spend his free time with family, friends, and traveling. ​

Ravi Chillara

Alexina Brandford

Sandeep Chawan

Cloud Solutions Architect 

Ravi is passionate about Solution Architecture, Full Stack Application Architecture, and DevOps Architecture. After a long stint in IoT and Telecom in the private sector, he recently worked on the modernization of legacy applications and moving them into the cloud in government department(s). Ravi loves gardening and yoga as stress busters.

Will Chen

Kimberely Evans

Will Chen

Technical Engineer

   Will is a recent graduate of Rutgers University, earning his BS in Computer Science and Psychology and is currently pursuing a master’s degree at Arizona State in Computer Science. Will is big fan of running, cooking, and exploring new restaurants in the tri-state area. 

Clay Cole

Kimberely Evans

Will Chen

 Service/Product Designer

  Clay brings 20+ years of diverse IT experience in the federal government sector to ViaTrie. As a service/product designer, he  develops customer-centric services that leverage available technology to align with business requirements. Clay enjoys boating, swimming and fishing at the lake, visiting beaches, live music, and playing guitar.

Steve Coon

Kimberely Evans

Kimberely Evans

  Business Analyst

With almost 25 years in information technology as a designer, developer, and systems admin working with customers in Federal, State, and Local government as well as Commercial Sectors, Steve has served as a business analyst for the past 15 years. He enjoys movies, reading, drawing, gaming, and spending time with his wife and son and their 3 cats.     

Kimberely Evans

Kimberely Evans

Kimberely Evans

Project Manager

Kimberely has over 20 years in Telecommunications—managing projects in finance, operations, TEM Implementation specific to managed network services.  She is a project manager at ViaTrie with a passion to give back to the community through food service, catering, and food truck events.

Carmen Francis

Sherry Gernhofer

Carmen Francis

Program Director

As a proven leader in technology management, Carmen has been successful in expanding product offerings and service capabilities though vendor management and contract negotiations. When not managing projects at ViaTrie, she serves on the Board of Directors for Covenant House Missouri.    


John Fisher

Sherry Gernhofer

Carmen Francis

Data and Process Analyst

John is an experienced data professional with a background in IT, aviation, and DoD operational and financial analysis. He explores client data to extract meaningful insights and data points to support customer goals. You can often find him traveling to new cities with a good book in tow.


Sherry Gernhofer

Sherry Gernhofer

Sherry Gernhofer

Co-Founder/Partner 

Sherry is a business operations manager focused on supporting cross-functional teams to increase customer satisfaction through process improvement. She co-founded ViaTrie in 2021 with her business partners, Kim and Lisa. She enjoys being outdoors, especially on a bike, in her newly adopted home state of Colorado.


Mo Hageb

Sherry Gernhofer

Sherry Gernhofer

 Customer Engagement Manager Mo is a business analyst with extensive contracting/consulting experience in IT projects of various sizes and is joining ViaTrie as a customer engagement manager. When he is not spending time with his wife and two boys, you’ll find him fiddling with his espresso machine.  


Elaine Hughes

Taylor Jarrell

Elaine Hughes

Project Manager 

 Elaine is a project manager with a background in IT project management she has worked in both the government and education sectors.  As a member of the Project Management Office, she helps bring project clarity to ViaTrie clients.  She enjoys living in “Vacationland” where she gets to enjoy all the natural beauty of Maine. 

Kamrul Islam

Taylor Jarrell

Elaine Hughes

Data Analyst 

 Kamrul has an extensive background in state-level public service, and is now providing data analytics for ViaTrie federal clients. He loves to spend time with his wife and their three kids, gardening, and family trips to new locations.  

Taylor Jarrell

Taylor Jarrell

Taylor Jarrell

Director of Communication 

As a communication specialist and change management practitioner, Taylor develops strategic communication, management strategy, organizational change management, and training & development plans to address a wide set of client needs. He loves to spend his free time with his dogs, in his garden, or at his local game store. 

Topher Marshall

Taylor Jarrell

Taylor Jarrell

  Human Factors Engineer

Topher's experience spans multiple disciplines including IOT device development, large scale systems, and government solutions. He is focused primarily on user experience and in-depth user research. When not at work,  Topher's in the kitchen working on a new recipe, at the gym working out, or hosting friends for drinks.  

Sarah Minami

Danielle Michael

Danielle Michael

   Data Analyst

Sarah graduated from the University of North Carolina with an economics degree with a focus in data analysis. She is a junior analyst and is enjoying working under the highly skilled ViaTrie team and enjoys hiking in the Appalachian Mountains.  .  

Danielle Michael

Danielle Michael

Danielle Michael

   Network Engineer

As a Program Manager, Danielle has led large-scale IT initiatives, PMO development, and organizational change management. She thrives on simplifying complexity and aligning people, processes, and tools to drive impactful organizational outcomes. Outside of work, Danielle enjoys chauffeuring her 14-year-old daughter to volleyball events and hiking Colorado trails.


André Minor

Danielle Michael

Stephanie Mora

Cloud Solution Architect

 André has been a senior technology professional in the Public Services, Emerging Markets Sector with Enterprise Architecture experience for over 30 years. He and his wife are Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitators for premarital and marriage counseling, education, and coaching and serve on the Dallas Development Board for Lifeline Chaplaincy. 

Stephanie Mora

Danielle Michael

Stephanie Mora

Project Manager  

Stephanie is an experienced IT project leader with a MBA, PMP, and Scrum Master certifications, offering diverse experience in IT, Agile framework, and business acumen. As a project manager for ViaTrie, Stephanie will support the SMART contract. She enjoys golfing with her husband, running, and taking care of her Shi Tzu dog, Wilson.

Neil Osei

Tezeswari (Tez) Nettimi

Rasaq Ogunsakin

Cloud Solution Architect

Neil is an experienced scrum master with extensive experience in federal contracting and aligning technical solutions with strategic business objectives.  As a project manager, Neil brings a blend of leadership and organizational expertise. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling and creating memorable moments with his family.


Rasaq Ogunsakin

Tezeswari (Tez) Nettimi

Rasaq Ogunsakin

DevSecOps Engineer

  Rasaq is a dedicated IT professional specializing in development, cloud computing, DevOps, and cybersecurity with over 13 years experience. In addition to civilian work, Rasaq proudly serves in the U.S. Navy Reserve.
Currently, he is pursuing a Ph.D. in Information Technology, deepening his expertise to drive innovation in these critical fields.  

Tezeswari (Tez) Nettimi

Tezeswari (Tez) Nettimi

Tezeswari (Tez) Nettimi

Director

Tez is an award-winning IT leader with an extensive background in federal contracting with a focus on program management, client relationship engagement, product delivery, and business development. Tez leads project management teams at ViaTrie and is passionate about serving the community through her involvement in non-profit organizations, such as the Women’s Center in VA.

Bimal Patel

Tezeswari (Tez) Nettimi

Tezeswari (Tez) Nettimi

Cloud Engineer  

Bimal has been working as Database Administrator for the past 12 years. At ViaTrie, he supports the development of multiple applications being migrating from Oracle to Postgres in MS Azure and ensuring databases are per compliance. In his free time, Bimal likes to learn new things and spend time with his two daughters. 

Kim Reinke

Steven Rodriguez Cortez

Kim Reinke

Co-Founder/Partner

Kim is an accomplished senior executive with a background in organizational development, business management, system modernization, and the government acquisition lifecycle. She Co-Founded ViaTrie in 2021 with her business partners, Sherry and Lisa. She enjoys boating on the Potomac, traveling to unusual places, and hanging out with her three kids.

Tolu Sokan

Steven Rodriguez Cortez

Kim Reinke

Cloud Solutions Architect

Tolu is a technologist and solutions architect with a background in cloud automation and performance engineering. Tolu's area of focus is helping teams with optimal solution designs and advocating best practices of cloud services usage following well-architected pillars. He enjoys playing soccer, basketball, and anything history.

Shahida Robertson

Steven Rodriguez Cortez

Steven Rodriguez Cortez

Customer Engagement Associate  Shahida Robertson is a senior technology consultant, focusing on cloud implementation and optimization. She excels as a business analyst and is a certified Scrum Master. Outside of her professional endeavors, Shahida finds fulfillment in travel and culinary exploration, alongside her passion for empowering women in achieving holistic wellness and nutrition goals. 

Steven Rodriguez Cortez

Steven Rodriguez Cortez

Steven Rodriguez Cortez

 Project Manager

Steven brings a unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, streamline workflows, identify cost savings opportunities, and create detailed action plans to accelerate transformation and growth. Steven enjoys spending his free time with his dog "Milan," playing volleyball, and enjoys hosting friends and family.  

Amber Stanley

Amber Stanley

Amber Stanley

Technical Business Analyst

Amber is an experienced IT professional with a bachelor's master’s, and two post baccalaureate certificates in information technology from Towson University. Amber is a certified Scrum Master, Certified Scrum Product Owner, and SAFe Practitioner.  She has experience in project management, business analysis, technical writing and support. 

Jake Thiewes

Amber Stanley

Amber Stanley

Project Manager

 Jake is an experienced digital transformation and customer engagement consultant with a passion for user-focused product design and development. On weekends, you'll find him behind the wheel of a bright pink racecar, making a delicious mess in the kitchen, or exploring somewhere new with friends.

John Vernon

Amber Stanley

Ashley Werner

Solutions Architect

 John is a software architect with twenty years of experience in hands-on technical leadership of systems integration and software engineering projects for global enterprises, startups, and governmental organizations. John enjoys mid-century residential architecture, live jazz, watching ice hockey, and playing golf with friends.

Ashley Werner

Amber Stanley

Ashley Werner

Cloud Solutions Architect  

Ashley is a cloud solutions architect specializing in AWS and Azure, focusing on delivering secure and scalable solutions for federal clients. Ashley is a first-generation American (from Ukraine), fluent in Russian, and, along with her husband, gets bullied daily by her 5- and 4-year-olds, which gives her some grit!

John Wheeler

The Extended ViaTeam

John Wheeler

Senior Director

John is a results-driven, efficiency-conscious program and operations manager with more than 25 years’ experience in IT development, integration, and security. At ViaTrie, he manages IT modernization projects and consulting on cybersecurity compliance. John boasts an eclectic vinyl collection featuring everything from Heavy Metal to Brit Pop.  

Lisa Zellers

The Extended ViaTeam

John Wheeler

  Co-Founder/Partner

Lisa is a technologist and solution architect with a background in agile software development, running cloud platform and product teams at both large and small companies. She Co-Founded ViaTrie in 2021 with her business partners, Sherry and Kim. She  enjoys golfing, live music, and spending time with her husband and kids.     

The Extended ViaTeam

The Extended ViaTeam

The Extended ViaTeam

  Subject Matter Experts & Partners

ViaTrie collaborates with a network of diverse and multi-talented small businesses and independent contractors, expanding our client delivery with their expertise. Their contributions to ViaTrie make our quality of delivery possible everyday! 

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The Extended ViaTeam

The Extended ViaTeam

Our Growing Team

Our team is growing to meet client needs. ViaTrie is quickly scaling as a provider of government solutions and we are always recruiting top talent to support our mission. 

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