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FORUM: HealthIT|FedCiv|Department of War

Guidehouse Building

Join government leaders and industry executives for an exclusive twilight gathering in the heart of McLean, where insight meets influence and connections shape the national security landscape.This isn't just another networking event—it's where the community defining our nation's resilience, readiness, and security comes together in an atmosphere of refined dialogue and strategic thinking.Dress code: Business attire.Agenda:5:30 Welcome: Alexa Tsui, Acting CEO, FORUM5:35 Featured Speaker: Yemi Oshinnaiye, Chief Technologist, Capgemini Government Solutions5:40 DHS Overview: Brian Friel, Co-Founder, BD Squared5:50 Sponsor Address: Charlie Clavelli, Managing Principal. EigenX5:55 Panel:Navigating Enterprise Transformation in Federal SecurityModerator: Andy Glaser, Senior Vice President, Partner Forces,Speakers:<ul><li>James Santo, Senior IT Consultant at Celeress (Former Chief Enterprise Services, ICE)</li><li>Lester Ingol, Chief Operating Officer at Blue Line Global (Former Assistant Administrator, Office of Business Management &amp; Resilience, FEMA)</li><li>Justin Legary, Technology Explorer, Via Logic</li></ul>6:15 Closing Remarks: Mia Jordan, Global GTM Executive, Salesforce (USAF VeteranFormer CIO, US Government) Secure your place among the leaders shaping tomorrow's security landscape.Check in: 5:00Program: 5:30-6:30Networking: 6:30-8:30 Speakers:Yemi Oshinnaiye is currently the Chief Technologist at Capgemini Government Solutions. As Chief Technologist Yemi is responsible for ensuring Capgemini and their clients utilize innovative and mission aligned solutions. Yemi works across CGS providing subject matter expertise and executive perspectives to ensure solutions are fit for purpose. Yemi approaches IT product development and solutions with a strategic mindset, ensuring development and operations are agile and responsive to mission needs. He combines his leadership skills with a passion for solving problems through state-of-the-art technology.Prior to being at Capgemini, Yemi was appointed as the Chief Information Officer for the Transportation Security Administration on May 9, 2022. At TSA he was responsible for Information Technology software delivery and support, innovation, cybersecurity and all facets of IT resourcing that TSA uses to accomplish its mission. His oversight of IT enabled TSA to provide world class security for the American traveling public, while ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of TSA data and resources.Yemi also held the role of Deputy Chief Information Officer for United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for three years. As DCIO, he was responsible for resource management and delivery of IT capability for the nation’s immigration benefits systems.Yemi has had other non-federal roles; he served as the Chief Technology Officer for Dev Technology, an IT services and integration company, where he led efforts in IT strategy, innovation, and solutions for federal clients.Before Yemi’s tenure as a CTO, he spent more than five years with the USCIS Office of Information Technology, where his team provided leading-edge authentication solutions to validate applicants’ identities. He was also responsible for implementing software projects and leading efforts to transform delivery to lean-agile cloud services.In addition, Yemi served as Chief of the Enterprise Infrastructure Division, where he scaled cloud capabilities and platforms to enable the expansion of a microservices architecture and further integration with cloud services. He expanded automated deployment capabilities and modernized the USCIS Contact Center by integrating a customer relationship management platform with telephony services and distributed immigration systems.Brian Friel is the owner and co-founder of BD Squared. Through an innovative data-driven approach that Brian pioneered, BD Squared has helped more than 95% of its clients win major contract vehicles including OASIS+, Polaris, FBI-ITSSS-2, SeaPort-NxG and 8(a) STARS III. BD Squared’s task order level service provides teaming and analytical support including Gate Zero reviews of all RFIs and RFPs, helping our clients win more than $6 billion in task orders.As a Senior Vice President at Partner Forces, Andy Glaser leads strategic growth and business development for the firm. He develops innovative solutions to expand service line offerings and spur strategic growth while preserving the unique and values-driven culture of Partner Forces. Andy has more than 25 years of technology and management consulting experience, specifically in strategic planning, organizational efficiency, business transformation, and information technology management. Since 2006, he has been focused on the National Security mission leading large emergency management and homeland security programs with FEMA, CISA, US Secret Service, CBP, TSA, and USCIS. Andy received his BS in Marketing and Transportation Management and Logistics from the University of Maryland, College Park, and his MBA in Information Systems from George Mason University. He is a Project Management Professional (PMP) and PROSCI Certified Change Practitioner.Lester Ingol serves as Chief Operating Officer at Blue Line Global, bringing over a decade of distinguished federal service and executive leadership experience to the role. Prior to joining Blue Line Global, Ingol spent more than 10 years with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), where he held several senior executive positions. Most recently, he served as Assistant Administrator for the Office of Business Management within FEMA's Resilience directorate, overseeing multi-billion-dollar budget operations and providing strategic direction for all business operational activities including procurement, human capital, IT, and disaster readiness coordination.Throughout his FEMA tenure, Ingol demonstrated exceptional versatility and leadership, serving in critical roles including Acting Chief Security Officer, where he directed agency-wide security programs and policy development, and Deputy Chief Component Procurement Officer, managing complex federal acquisition operations. His earlier experience as Director of FEMA contracting operations and Deputy Director for Preparedness and Internal Operations further solidified his expertise in large-scale program management and strategic planning.Ingol's extensive background in federal operations, budget management, procurement, and organizational leadership makes him uniquely qualified to drive operational excellence and strategic growth in the private sector. His proven ability to manage complex, mission-critical operations while advising senior leadership on policy and strategic matters brings valuable insight to Blue Line Global's continued expansion and client service delivery. James Santo is a highly versatile former senior leader in the federal government, leveraging extensive experience in leading highly visible IT Programs and cybersecurity projects across DHS, CBP, USCIS and ICE. As the founder of Celeress LLC, James focuses on helping government contractors enhance their business growth within the federal landscape through strategic consulting, advising on approach, and connecting clients with his expansive network. With expertise in program management, requirements gathering, and emerging technologies, he has a proven track record of revitalizing underperforming programs, integrating Lean Agile practices, and driving teams toward mission-critical goals. Known for his exceptional leadership and communication skills, James consistently empowers teams, boosts productivity, and delivers high-impact results in federal operations and service delivery.James’s area of Expertise is IT Operations and Solution Delivery at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and US Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS). Justin Legary holds the position of Principal Explorer at Via Logic LLC, where he plays a pivotal role in facilitating client enterprises, including federal entities and the financial sector, in the implementation and advancement of cutting-edge technological frameworks. His expertise lies in navigating the complexities associated with the deployment of innovative systems in highly regulated environment where security and operational efficiency are critical. He adopts a user-centered, automation-first approach to innovation, aligning the development of technological solutions with his ethos that advancements produce advancement for human capabilities and productivity. In his former capacity as Division Chief within the Department Homeland Security, Mr. Legary managed a comprehensive portfolio encompassing the delivery of enterprise-grade solutions. This role entailed oversight of critical systems like E-Verify, geared toward the verification of citizenship and lawful immigration status. His remit included the integration of machine learning algorithms and the application of cutting-edge research from the Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, aimed at optimizing the symbiosis of artificial intelligence within human-centric operational frameworks. Before his tenure at USCIS, Mr. Legary was instrumental in launching multiple modernization efforts at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). His systematic approach in DHS has been to employ a holistic review of technology application across divergent operational domains to bolster integration and elevate operational efficacy. Mia Jordan is an Industry Advisor and Digital Transformation SME with Salesforce, where she partners with public sector leaders worldwide to accelerate AI adoption, strengthen data strategies, and scale digital transformation. Since 2021, she has supported governments across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific in modernizing service delivery, unifying platforms, and building trust with the communities they serve.A USAF veteran and former two-time Federal CIO, Jordan led modernization at Federal Student Aid (U.S. Department of Education) and USDA Rural Development, bringing more than a decade of executive leadership in government. Her expertise in driving large-scale technology adoption and cultural change is rooted in over 13 years working with Civilian, Intelligence, and Department of Defense agencies on complex transformation programs.Jordan continues to influence the global public sector market by helping leaders balance innovation with accountability and create the conditions for governments to deliver with both efficiency and humanity. WHO IS EIGEN X FEDERALEigen X Federal is a mission-driven technology partner dedicated to serving federal agencies with innovative, secure, and scalable digital solutions. With deep expertise in low-code platforms, cloud-native systems, and data analytics, we help public sector organizations modernize their operations, improve constituent services, and achieve lasting mission impact.We specialize in transforming legacy systems, building user-centered digital experiences, and enabling smarter decision-making through data and AI. Our team of seasoned consultants combines technical mastery with public sector understanding to deliver outcomes that matter. OUR MISSIONTo empower federal agencies through cutting-edge digital transformation, enabling them to serve the public more efficiently, securely, and effectively.We bridge the gap between mission and technology—delivering agile, cloud-based solutions that are compliant, scalable, and designed to evolve with government needs.

Park out front and if the outside lots are full at 8260 Greensboro Drive, then proceed to the underground parking.Event is Penthouse level.Map of directions to garage B. Once you enter the garage, you will press the button to receive a ticket. When you check in, you will get a ticket to scan when leaving the garage, so you won't have to pay for parking.

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