Blue Ridge Cohort

February 2009 – June 2010

Beejal Amin • Back to top
Beejal Amin is a Sr. Financial Analyst in financial planning and analysis for the Mission Solutions Group at QinetiQ North American, located in Fairfax, VA. She is currently responsible for monthly reporting and analysis of a $570 million group to the executive staff, yearly budgeting and planning as well as monthly forecasting and special projects. Before taking on this role she worked at US Airways for 3 ½ years as a Sr. Analyst in Domestic Pricing as well as working at Sprint and Booz Allen Hamilton. She received her BS in Marketing Management from Virginia Tech.

Kalyan Ayala • Back to top
Kalyan has 15 years of professional experience in Information Technology. He started his professional career at TATA Engineering and Locomotive company (Now TATA Motors) in India. Later he became a technology consultant for Birla Horizons in New Jersey and Rapidigm Inc. of Pennsylvania. His clients as a consultant were Automated wagering International, NJ and Eli Lilly Company in Indianapolis. Currently he is an Operations Architect with AOL LLC in Dulles VA. Kalyan's expertise is in the areas of Infrastructure development, Operations Management, Database Administration, Data Warehousing, Systems Integration and Project Management. Kalyan holds a Bachelor of Technology degree from Nagarjuna University and Master of Engineering degree from PSG College of Technology in India.

Dereck Barnes • Back to top
Dereck has 14 years of professional experience including 10 years as an officer in the US Air Force.  His corporate experience started in Nebraska working as a customer service manager at Grainger Industrial Supply.  Later he joined DynCorp. His first assignment with DynCorp was in Afghanistan as a mission support manager. After returning to the US, he worked as a senior financial analyst for DynCorp in Florida.  Currently, he is a financial business manager at DynCorp International’s headquarters. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Methodist University.

Brian Boyle • Back to top
Brian Boyle is a District Sales Manager for FedEx Corporation.  FedEx Corp. provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services.  In his current position, Brian leads a team of fifteen people providing logistics solutions to commercial and government accounts.  He has held that position for the last eight years and was most recently named to the leadership development team, within the US Sales Division.   Prior to his current position, Brian spent two years in the management development program for FedEx at its’ worldwide headquarters in Memphis, TN.  Before moving to Memphis, Brian held various sales and marketing positions including Account Executive and National Account Manager. Prior to being a member of the FedEx team, Brian was a National Account Manager for Glatfelter Company, a paper manufacturer headquartered in Pennsylvania.  He is a graduate of Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, PA, where he majored in Management and International Business.

Tania Correa • Back to top
Work experience: Tania has 12 years of professional experience. She started her professional career as a business analyst at American Management Systems. Later, she worked as a business analyst for Commerce One. Currently, she works as a Senior Project Manager at NEW Customer Service Companies.  BS Finance from George Mason University and a BS Decision Sciences/Management Information Systems from George Mason University.

Dave DeCerbo • Back to top
Dave DeCerbo currently serves as a Principal Accountant for General Dynamics Information Technology.  General Dynamics Information Technology provides information technology (IT), systems engineering and professional services to customers in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, federal civil and commercial sectors.  David has almost 9 years experience in the accounting field specializing in balance sheet, cash flow preparation, and indirect rate computation and allocation.  He also has knowledge in contract revenue calculation for Fixed Price, T&M, and CPFF jobs.  His previous work included preparation of the Monthly Management Book that went directly to the President & Vice President, Corporate Invoicing & Accounts Receivable collection, as well as Accounts Payable Supervisor at Labat-Anderson Incorporated in McLean, Virginia.  During his time as an undergraduate at Virginia Tech, David financed and operated his own music service that funded approximately 50% of his education costs.  David recently earned an Exceptional Performance Award from GDIT in recognition of his contributions to the success of the Headquarters Finance organization.  David earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance from Virginia Tech in 2000.  David currently lives in Fairfax City with his wife Joanne, and his dog Beamer.

Brian Dosch • Back to top
Brian Dosch, a native of the Pittsburgh area, is a Program Manager for JB&A, Inc. supporting US Army INSCOM at Fort Belvoir, VA.  Brian is in charge of Army transformation and movement planning initiatives world-wide.  Brian has worked in the IT industry for 12 years and has supported the Department of Defense, Department of State, Department of Homeland Security, ManTech International Corporation and other private companies in numerous IT Management and support roles.  Brian’s one love, other than his amazing wife and two beautiful daughters, is traveling the world.  Whether for work or pleasure, Brian has travelled to over 15 countries and lived in Bosnia and Korea.  Brian is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), and received a bachelor of science in business administration, with a concentration in IT, from Colorado Technical University.

Kevin Harris • Back to top
(No Photo) Kevin Harris is a Project Manager for ManTech International Corporation.  He is currently responsible for managing the operations and maintenance, system and network engineering, and software development of a Department of Defense customer.  He has eleven years of experience in network and systems engineering, systems integration, and information assurance.   His background includes experience working in support of various Federal Government agencies.  He received his Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Roanoke College. 

Mike Hart • Back to top
Mike Hart is an Associate in Jones Lang LaSalle’s Corporate Solutions group in metropolitan Washington, DC.  He assists with the exclusive representation of corporations and professional firms in the strategic analysis and transaction management of clients’ real estate portfolios or significant individual assets and the implementation of multiple service disciplines to fulfill corresponding needs.  He assists with advising clients and acting on their behalf for the relocation, negotiation and disposition of office and industrial space on a multi-market basis. A sampling of previous and existing clients include:  CSC, MeadWestvaco, VeriSign Inc., TransCore Inc., Kaiser Permanente, Global Science & Technology, Embarq Corporation, NCR, MicroStrategy Inc, EADS North America, Fisher Scientific, and GEICO.  He has spent the previous two years with Kaiser Permanente as an analyst and transaction manager.  On the Kaiser account he has been responsible for a portfolio of over 2.3 million square feet and has completed over 40 transactions throughout the Mid-Atlantic States, GA, OH, IL, and NY consisting of leases, subleases, land acquisitions and dispositions.  Throughout his career with Jones Lang LaSalle he has completed over 110 transactions for multiple clients across the US, Europe and Asia. He worked two years with Newell Rubbermaid Corporation as a sales representative and team leader in New York City with his major client being The Home Depot.  Immediately out of college he was a member of both the San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders of the NFL. He received a B.A. in Sociology from Duke University and a Certificate in Management and Marketing, both in 2001.  He is a licensed real estate sales person in the State of VA, MD and Washington, DC. 

Matthew Hayduk • Back to top
Matthew Hayduk is a Director at Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), a leading global consulting, systems integration and outsourcing company. Matthew is responsible for the management and operation of a portfolio of projects involving software applications and technology solutions for U.S. government clients.  He has over 13 years of experience in the information technology (IT) field where he served as program manager, project manager, senior systems analyst, and database analyst.  Matthew also possesses experience in critical infrastructure protection, information security, and environmental management.  He is a Major in the U.S. Army Reserve with responsibility for information operations.  Matthew is a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).  He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, VA.

Madeline Hill • Back to top
Madeline Hill is a Program Manager at General Dynamics. She currently provides program management support to the Pentagon Renovation Program for the renovation of the Pentagon’s information technology backbone. She is responsible for managing major programs, projects, program personnel, and subcontractors leading business operations program management functions and audio-visual infrastructure support contracts. She is responsible for leading post-award execution activities, CONOPS development, and serves as a program manager for audio-visual engineering design and implementation efforts for various DOD customers.  She served as project manager for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) telecommunications programs for local and regional offices. She led the implementation of new telephone and voice mail system and was responsible for the transition of FERC’s voice services from Managed Centrex Services to a VoIP Solution. She served as telecommunications manager for the Arlington County Public Schools (APS). She gained extensive experience managing the telecommunications integrated voice network infrastructure for APS throughout the county. She was responsible for the transition of APS voice services from Managed Centrex Services to a TDM PBX network solution. Madeline holds a BS degree in Management Information systems from the National-Louis University.

Philip Kim • Back to top
Philip Kim is currently a defense consultant for the Columbia Group, supporting USMC logistics modernization.  His current responsibilities include improving logistics processes and performing portfolio management for over 600 Marine Corp logistical systems.  Prior to joining the Columbia Group, Philip worked abroad in South Korea for various companies including Ebay Korea and the Chosun Ilbo Korean Newspaper.  He also had an opportunity to work in New Orleans to help the victims of hurricane Katrina.  Philip graduated from James Madison University in 2001 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

Kathleen Linebaugh • Back to top
Kathleen has 15 years of professional experience. She started her career at Cafritz Co as a lease administrator. Later she worked at TrizecHahn as a senior lease administrator; Robert Half International as a real estate senior management consultant and at Douglas Development Corp as director of operations. Her last full-time job was asset officer in the portfolio management division at the District of Columbia Government. She is currently working as a freelance accounting executive for small to medium size organizations.  She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from West Chester University of Pennsylvania. She holds a Certificate in Accounting from the University of Virginia.

Warren Lundblad • Back to top
CAPT Warren Lundblad, USN was raised in Minnesota.  He earned a BS in Industrial Engineering from the North Dakota State University, and an MS in Mechanical Engineering from the US Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California.  He is a graduate of the Advanced Program Management Course at the Defense Systems Management College, and a certified Acquisition Professional.   In addition, he is a licensed Professional Engineer in Maine.  Most of his 23-year career has been spent in the naval ship repair and construction industry.  He has been fortunate to have lived all across the continent from California to Maine, as well as in Hawaii and Sydney, Australia.  He is, however, most proud of his two wonderful children. 

Jason Miller • Back to top
Jason Miller is an associate at Booz Allen Hamilton.  Jason currently provides project management  and subject matter expertise to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Farm Services Agency (FSA), for the Financial Management Modernization Initiative (FMMI) Readiness program. He has a broad range of experience working with both commercial and government clients, in the areas of operations, technology, and strategy.   Jason is a strong project manager with more than 12 years of experience delivering solutions to complex problems, both technical and functional, to a wide range of clients.  Former engagements include: Sapient Corporation (2004-2006) - Prior to working at Booz Allen, Jason worked at Sapient Corporation, where he managed a large outsourced quality assurance engagement for a major telecommunications provider.  Universal Service Administrative Company (2003-2004) – Jason managed all of the financial systems for a $7 billion non-profit organization which reports to the FCC. Earthlink (1999-2001) - Jason served as the Director of IT operations, managing all back office applications, including billing, financials, provisioning, and operational support systems (OSS). Price WaterhouseCoopers (1996-1999) – Jason worked for a variety of telecommunications, energy, and media clients providing financial systems development support.  Jason holds a BS in Computer Science from Villanova University.

Michael Moshenek • Back to top
(No Photo) Michael Moshenek is an information research professional with fourteen years of experience in the areas of research enterprise management, strategic analysis, and defense acquisition.  Currently he is an Associate with Booz Allen Hamilton, a global strategy and technology consulting firm with over 19,000 employees. Michael manages a large group of Booz Allen research consultants serving a prominent government client and also directs a distributed analytic effort involving over twenty client partner organizations. Additionally, Michael is the manager of a Booz Allen owned and operated Internet research facility providing internal and external customers with a non-attributable research option with which to develop information not available from the client’s traditional resources or that the client may wish to keep their interest in confidential. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal Studies from Excelsior College (SUNY).

Annette Murrell • Back to top
Annette is an Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton and she has over 18 years of professional experience. During her early years of professional career she worked as a productivity analyst, business analyst and supervisor and workflow analyst for banks and insurance companies. She has worked for Northrop Grumman as a project control manager, Ross Technology as a schedule analyst, L3 Communications as a business manager and Verizon Federal Network Systems as a Finance manager.  She holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Akron and a Graduate Certificate in Information Systems from The George Washington University.

Ramon Perez-Goizueta • Back to top
His professional experience of 13 years includes: Dir. of Communications and Gov. Relations at the Little Havana Activities and Nutrition Centers and VP of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health. He is a customer service manager at the Washington DC Dept. of Human Resources.  Ramon holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix

Bunthit (Eddy) Rajtborirak, AIA, NCARB • Back to top
Bunthit Rajtboriraks (Eddy) holds a position at Kishimoto.Gordon.Dalaya Architecture as a senior associate and a project manager.  At KGD, Eddy is responsible for managing various types of project including corporate headquarters, commercial office buildings, masterplanning and mixed-use residential development.  He actively involved in project ranges from 130,000 square feet to half a million square feet and projects construction budget/cost ranges from US$35 million for a stand-alone building to US$225 million for campus buildings.  His most recent completed project was the 2000 Tower Oaks Boulevard; the building serves as a corporate headquarters for The Tower Companies and The Lerner Enterprises.  He is a member of American Institute of Architect and National Council of Architectural Registration Boards.  He earned a Bachelor of Architecture from the Catholic University of America and is a licensed architect in Washington, D.C. 

Jim Roland • Back to top
Jim Roland is a national sales manager for WTTG-TV (FOX 5)/ WDCA-TV (My20), a division of NEWS CORP. Jim is responsible for managing the national sales efforts of the New York office represented by FOX Station Sales. He oversees over 75 million dollars in annual billing; focusing on sales strategies, along with achieving budgetary and share goals. He has 14 years experience in local broadcast TV sales. Jim has been with NEWS CORP for over 8 years, and has held various positions, including regional sales manager and local sales manager. Jim started his professional career in NYC, working as a media buyer at Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising. Jim received a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Dowling College, in Oakdale, NY.

Nik Scalise • Back to top
Nikolas ("Nik") Scalise is currently the VP, Federal Sales and Marketing for GE Commercial Distribution Finance (CDF), a GE Capital business. Nik has been with GE for 4 years and is responsible for specializing inventory and working capital finance solutions particularly to technology resellers and solution providers in the DC Metro area.  Prior to his role with GE, Nik worked for ePlus Group, inc. in Herndon, VA where he held account management and regional sales positions supporting technology product sales and lease financing solutions to Fortune 500, healthcare and public institutions.  Nik has a strong background financing technology distribution channels as well as federal government contracting experience.  Nik currently lives in Arlington, Virginia. Nik earned his B.S degree from James Madison University, School of Business with a concentration in Computer Information Systems. 

Gopal Veeraraghava • Back to top
Gopal is a Senior IT analyst and Consultant at Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative. He has 10 years of professional experience. He started his career as a senior systems engineer for New Energy Associates a Siemens Company. He lives in White Plains, Maryland.  He earned his BS in Computer Science from Anna University, College of Engineering in India.  Gopal also holds a Masters degree in Computer Science from the University of South Florida. 

Melanie Yaeger • Back to top
Melanie Yaeger is a Senior Instructional Systems Designer (ISD) at Northrop Grumman Information Technology supporting various government contracts. As an ISD, Melanie manages the design and development of all aspects of training development for computer-based training (CBT), web-based training (WBT), and classroom delivery. Prior to her career as an ISD, Melanie earned her masters degree in Education and taught high school mathematics and science for three years. Melanie has her bachelor degrees in Biology and Health Education from Virginia Tech. When Melanie is not working or spending time with her family and golden retriever, Abbey, she trains for and participates in triathlons.