Barron Buxton
ISSO
Maryland
Single
LeBarron
Wizards and Manchester United
Playing Soccer
Playing Soccer
Maryland
I enjoy long distance driving
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bbuxton@valiantsolutions.com
Joshua Ehighibe
ISSO
Chesapeake, VA
Chelsea & Bucks
Norway, Sweden & Finland
Traveling, Exercising & Soccer
Traveling, Exercising & Soccer
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jehighibe@valiantsolutions.com
Jenna Barron
Program Manager
Springfield, VA
Husband Tim/3 Teenage Boys/3 dogs - one for each boy!
Washington Nationals!
Recently went to Hawaii
Crochet, Read, Watch a lot of T.V. . .
Crochet, Read, Watch a lot of T.V. . .
Leesburg, VA
Just started running again; had a hip replacement few years ago and trying to get back into shape
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jbarron@valiantsolutions.com
John Yawson
Information System Security Officer
Alexandria, VA
Single
Chelsea
Jamaica, The Bahamas, and United Kingdom
Soccer, Traveling, Music, and Weight training
Soccer, Traveling, Music, and Weight training
I was born and raised in Ghana, but I moved to the U.S when I was 14years old. I lived in the Alexandria, VA area since I moved into the States. I love it here due the diversity of culture the city provides.
I'm an adventurous person
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jyawson@valiantsolutions.com
Lawrence Michael
INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY OFFICER
Maryland
Pittsburgh, Steelers
Aruba, Costa Rica, Puerta Rico, Jamaica, France, Amsterdam, Belgium, Ghana, Togo, South Africa, Lesotho, Mozambique, Swaziland and Namibia.
Exploring the globe and tasting various culture cuisines.
Exploring the globe and tasting various culture cuisines.
Waking up to have the true picture of my dream! I call it Dream Success.
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lmichael@valiantsolutions.com
Yasurys (Yasu) Peralta
Information System Security Officer (ISSO)
Olney, Maryland
I have 3 siblings and a niece / No pets but I am a dog aunt
Real Madrid, Man City, FC Barca, and Liverpool.
Dominican Republic, France, and Ghana.
My hobbies are cooking, reading, watching TV shows, working out, playing and watching soccer, gaming, and listening to music.
My hobbies are cooking, reading, watching TV shows, working out, playing and watching soccer, gaming, and listening to music.
My hometown is Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
I am a twin.
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yperalta@valiantsolutions.com
Mambo Ntseh
ISSO
Washington DC
Cameroon, Senegal, France
Europe, Africa
Swimming, Watching sports, Exercising
Swimming, Watching sports, Exercising
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mntseh@valiantsolutions.com
James Bodley
Incident Commander, Tier 2
Virginia Beach, VA
Ashley (wife), Josie, Delilah, Stella, Scarlett (daughters), Franklin and Lola (Dogs) Penny and Jasper (cats)
Cowboys
Naples, IT, Honolulu, HI, Lake Anna, VA
Fishing, Golf, Woodworking, auto mechanics, laser engraving, tending our large garden.
Fishing, Golf, Woodworking, auto mechanics, laser engraving, tending our large garden.
Grants, NM
I'm a devout Christian, fisherman, and fisher of men
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jbodley@valiantsolutions.com
Jennifer Waters
Contracts Administrator
Franklin, Tennessee
Husband - Jon, Kids-Jackson & Joel 14, Julianne & Jocelyn 11, Kobe the 9th month old German Shorthair Pointer, Sassie, Sadie & Sox alpha cats of the family
Jenn
Being an University of Iowa graduate we love to cheer on and attend Iowa Hawkeyes events for college sports. I've been a Kansas City Chiefs fan since the Marty Schottenheimer days! I love playing on an adult softball league!
We love the beach! Now that we live in TN we plan to do more mountain exploration!
I have a photography business that I love and I enjoy working out with my husband and kids doing boxing or yoga, playing softball and basketball with my kids and we are all avid concert goers!
I have a photography business that I love and I enjoy working out with my husband and kids doing boxing or yoga, playing softball and basketball with my kids and we are all avid concert goers!
We currently live in Franklin, Tennessee but I've lived in central Iowa my entire life up until March 2023!
I've been a gestational surrogate 3 times carrying boy/girl twins each time and completing two families! That's FIVE sets of twins!
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jwaters@valiantsolutions.com
Jenna Simkins
Technical Writer
Washington D.C.
Matt (fiancé)
Thailand and Laos
Outdoor activities, museums, travel, video games
Outdoor activities, museums, travel, video games
McLean VA (hometown)
I have a cat named Dog
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jsimkins@valiantsolutions.com
Seth Pennington
Program Manager
Washington DC
I am married to my amazing wife Katie and we have three great kids Landon (12), Cecily (10), and Martelise (5). We also embarked on the adventure of Dog ownership during the pandemic to welcome my office mate Bao to our family.
Not having realized how good our childhood was, my wife and I prefer to return to coastal New England for most vacations.
Despite living in Washington DC, our family is very ocean oriented with my wife and I both being raised in coastal states of Connecticut and Rhode Island. I enjoy all types of boating or days at the beach.
Despite living in Washington DC, our family is very ocean oriented with my wife and I both being raised in coastal states of Connecticut and Rhode Island. I enjoy all types of boating or days at the beach.
Originally from Burrillville, RI I've had the opportunity to live in Portsmouth, NH and Portland, ME prior to moving to Washington DC.
I was a previous Officer in the Coast Guard and have yet to find a replacement for the excitement of docking a ship.
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spennington@valiantsolutions.com
Kendra Bittle
Vice President, Contracts & Business Operations
Holly Springs, NC
Married to my husband, Mike for 32 years and have two awesome girls, Lindsey (28) and Morgan (25). In addition, our Lab, Charley and Boxer, Jack keep us on our toes.
I love college football and always cheering for my VT Hokies.
Favorite travel spot is the beach, usually the Outer Banks and grew up going to Ocean City, MD
When not working, you will find me on the golf course, riding my Peleton bike, or spending time with family and friends.
When not working, you will find me on the golf course, riding my Peleton bike, or spending time with family and friends.
I grew up in Warrenton, VA and lived most of our married life in Ashburn, VA where we raised our two kids before moving to North Carolina.
After taking up golf a couple of years ago, I made my first hole in one (before my husband did), I may be slightly competitive.
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kbittle@valiantsolutions.com
David Campbell
Program Manager
Home - Maryland
My wife, Zenobia, son Feroz and daughter Dinaz
Dave
India, places we haven't been before
Kayaking, riding my bike and motorcycle, gardening
Kayaking, riding my bike and motorcycle, gardening
North Potomac and other locations in Maryland
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dcampbell@valiantsolutions.com
Marcus Bowie
Cyber Security Operations Engineer
Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Married with 2 children
The Mayor
By law, the Washington Commanders
Kona, Hawaii; Virginia Beach
Chess, Boxing, Cyber Defense Competitions
Chess, Boxing, Cyber Defense Competitions
Washington, DC; Suitland, MD
I enjoy public speaking
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mbowie@valiantsolutions.com
Tianca Wimberly
PMO Analyst
Springfield, VA
Hudson Wimberly-My Silky Terrier
Dallas Cowboys!
Puerto Rico
Reading, puzzles, and dancing
Reading, puzzles, and dancing
Alexandria, VA
I make jewelry in my free time.
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twimberly@valiantsolutions.com
Deb Asetta
Mission Support Analyst (HR)
Milford, CT
I "found" my fiancé Joe Bohan on Match.com in 2019. Our dog Cooper keeps us entertained and ensures we take plenty of walks. My daughter, Christine works for the State Department in D.C. while my son Dave and his wife Fabiola live in Sarasota, FL.
Deb
Joe and I play tennis and pickle ball. My favorite teams are from Boston/New England and I am a life long Red Sox fan. I root for whoever is playing against the Yankees!
Anywhere with water! The Caribbean, Hawaii, and New Zealand have been my favorites.
I love boating and throwing parties at our beach house during the summer. Yoga helps me practice self-care both physically and emotionally.
I love boating and throwing parties at our beach house during the summer. Yoga helps me practice self-care both physically and emotionally.
I have lived all over Connecticut over the past 40 years and have been happiest here in Milford. I grew up in Massachusetts near Cape Cod. I really enjoyed living in France and Germany during my junior year in college.
Joe and I are working towards a shared dream of owning a sailing catamaran and exploring the east coast and Caribbean together (friends invited)!
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dasetta@valiantsolutions.com
Grant Auerbach
SOCaaS Delivery Engineer
Dallas
Stars!
Tropics!
Music, Travel, Sports, Tech
Music, Travel, Sports, Tech
Minneapolis
I spent my summers growing up on an island
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gauerbach@valiantsolutions.com
Victoria Kwosah
DevSecOps Engineer
Hamilton, VA
Married to Daniel, Blessed with 4 great children
Basketball
Europe
Tavel, cooking and playing any fun sports with my 4 stars.
Tavel, cooking and playing any fun sports with my 4 stars.
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vkwosah@valiantsolutions.com
Lucas Smallcomb
Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst
Washington, D.C.
NA
Poetry, video games, writing, art
Poetry, video games, writing, art
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lsmallcomb@valiantsolutions.com
Suneth Wijetunga
A&A Team Lead
Vienna, Virginia
My wife Amila and I have been married for 13 plus years. I have a son Dinil (8), and a daughter, Arya (5)
Washington Nationals baseball team and the Washington Capitals hockey team
Italy, France, Maldives, Hawaii, and Sri Lanka
Gardening and hiking
Gardening and hiking
Born and raised in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Lived in Maryland before moving to Northern Virginia
I love spending time with family and traveling to various beach destinations with my family
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swijetunga@valiantsolutions.com
Curtis Arens
Incident Commander, Tier 3
Florida
Wife - Jayme; KIds - Jordan, Christian, Savannah, Cale
Dallas Cowboys
Cars, Football, Soccer
Cars, Football, Soccer
Navarre
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carens@valiantsolutions.com
John Lamm
Cyber Risk Analyst
Alexandra, VA
Lamm/Human
Bills, Sabres, Nationals
Europe
Golf, Skiing, Traveling
Golf, Skiing, Traveling
NC/KS/VA/TX/NY/PA/Kuwait
Crippling fear of ostriches.
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jlamm@valiantsolutions.com
Paul Wand
FedRAMP Engineer/Architect
Perquimans County, North Carolina
Family of 4. My wife Wendy of 26 years. Georgia (17) and Garrett (12). Two horses, five cats, one dog, and a flock of chickens.
Dallas Cowboys. I love to fish, surf, snowboard, and train Jiu Jitsu.
Kill Devil Hills, NC
Beekeeping
Beekeeping
I have lived in North Carolina going on 30 years. First on the outer banks and then Perquimans County for the past 17. Spent a couple winters in Breckenridge, CO.
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pwand@valiantsolutions.com
Fred Kwabena Agyepong Yeboah
Information Systems Security Officer
Cedar Rapids, IA
Married to Ewoenam , have two sons
As3m
Arsenal football club ( The Gunners )
Colombia, South Africa, Tennessee Pigeon forge
Reading, working out, playing soccer, ping pong, dancing and listening to music
Reading, working out, playing soccer, ping pong, dancing and listening to music
Born in Ghana, lived in Nigeria, Libya, Botswana and now call Cedar Rapids home
I have lived and schooled in four different countries
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fyeboah@valiantsolutions.com
Temitope Aina
Information System Security Officer
Maryland
Hubby, 2 children
Sight & Sound, PA
Love cleaning
Love cleaning
Columbia, MD
Serve in his vineyard
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taina@valiantsolutions.com
Christopher Ort
Security Engineer
York County, PA
Chris
Not a fan of sports
Williamsburg, VA
Older video games (Atari 2600, Commodore 64, SNES)
Older video games (Atari 2600, Commodore 64, SNES)
York County, PA / Northern Virginia (Alexandria, Arlington, Woodbridge)
On an extrovert-introvert scale, I am off the scale on the introvert end.
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cort@valiantsolutions.com
Muhammad Haidari
Web Application Pen Testing Lead
Austin, TX
Family of four, two sons 4 and 7 years old
Muhammad
Real Madrid is my favorite team but I also enjoy watching La Liga and the UEFA Champions League
Spain and Germany
CTF, Gaming and Reading
CTF, Gaming and Reading
I grew up in Middle East, living in Austin
I love pets and have a cat named Nilo
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mhaidari@valiantsolutions.com
Anthony Petrelli
Data Scientist/Machine Learning Engineer
Dallas, TX
My girlfriend's name is Katherine and we have a hairless cat named Cassius Gray
Anthony
Florida Gators
Iceland & Greece are my favorites so far!
Music Production, Fantasy Sports, Golfing, Fantasy/Sci-fi Movies and Shows
Music Production, Fantasy Sports, Golfing, Fantasy/Sci-fi Movies and Shows
I grew up in Maryland, Georgia and Florida - I called Jacksonville, FL home until moving to Dallas
I founded a startup called Gatherade that at one point was in the 98th percentile among all iOS Social Media apps
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apetrelli@valiantsolutions.com
Vanessa Oladimeji
Information System Security Officer
Stafford, VA
Husband - Ezekiel; Kids - Charis, Casey, Chloe, and Cayden
I am not a fan of sports.
Anywhere with warm weather and beautiful beaches.
I enjoy family time, traveling, DIY home projects, and trying out new recipes.
I enjoy family time, traveling, DIY home projects, and trying out new recipes.
Alexandria, VA. I have lived in Virginia my whole life.
I am the youngest of five girls and a twin! I enjoy family life so look forward to anytime spent with family making memories.
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voladimeji@valiantsolutions.com
Galen McConnell
Vulnerability Analyst
VA
My wife Katherine and my son Xander.
Staycation.
DIY anything, PC Gaming, Board Games.
DIY anything, PC Gaming, Board Games.
Originally from Connecticut.
I've competed in Powerlifting competitions.
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gmcconnell@valiantsolutions.com
Daniel Antonson
Quality Assurance
Manassas, VA
Sandy (my wife), Daughters: Kelsey (21), Hattie (14), Anna (5) and Sara (4)
Tennessee Volunteers
Cebu, Philippines; Itasca, Minnesota; Kwajalein, Marshall Islands
Fishing, Landscaping, Gardening, Woodworking, DIY projects and IT systems
Fishing, Landscaping, Gardening, Woodworking, DIY projects and IT systems
Minnesota, New Mexico, Tennessee, North Carolina, Germany - to name a few...
I drove an 18-wheeler cross-country before joining the US Army.
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dantonson@valiantsolutions.com
Michael Otu
Information Security Compliance Architect
Cincinnati, OH
I'm married with two children - Mikaela & Jael and my wife's name is Esther.
Manchester United, Cincinnati Bengals and St. Louis Cardinals
Ghana, Myrtle Beach - SC, Greensboro - NC and Canada.
Traveling, Driving
Traveling, Driving
Accra - Ghana, Winston Salem - NC, Park Hills - KY, St. Louis - MO
I really enjoy traveling, especially to Ghana. I enjoy driving on country roads. I also enjoy Christian evangelism.
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motu@valiantsolutions.com
Kevin Tydings
Information Systems Security Officer
Newport, NC
Shana, my wife, the beagles, Ricky, Bobbert (Bizbo), Minnie, the coon hounds, Tucker, Daisy, Smacker, and Hazel the terrier mix. Oh, and 4 horses Shana rescued.
Don't ask my brother. He has a lot of nicknames for me...
Washington Capitals (Hockey)
Florida
Guitar/Piano/Music
Guitar/Piano/Music
Hometown = Davidsonville, MD. Places lived: MD, CA, OR, WA, FL, SC, NC.
I failed land navigation at Marine Combat Training. When I was sent out to do recon at Winter Mountain Warfare Training in Northern California, the Commanding Officer had to send out the scouts to come get me and my squad constantly.
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ktydings@valiantsolutions.com
Lenise Baidoe
Information Systems Security Officer
Virginia
I have one adorable little boy King Jesse
Nise or Nisey
Lakers and Manchester United (Soccer)
London, Ghana, Dubia, Malaysia, Miami...
Try new restaurants (foodie), travel
Try new restaurants (foodie), travel
Born in Ghana...Lived in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania (University)
Im a bit shy but do have a funny side when you get to know me
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lbaidoe@valiantsolutions.com
Samuel Eaton
DevSecOps Engineer
Dallas, TX
Wife - Mandy Eaton, Cat - 5 yr old black/white shorthair named Bandit, Dog - 5 month golden retriever named Ella
Sam
Dallas Cowboys, Real Madrid, Texas Tech Basketball
Sedona, AZ; Rosemary Beach, FL; Cancun, MX
Reading, Movies, Sporting Clays, Whisky, Cooking/Baking, Anything competitive
Reading, Movies, Sporting Clays, Whisky, Cooking/Baking, Anything competitive
Lubbock, TX; Dallas, TX
I am one of 8 kids in my family (25 year age gap, 6 adopted)
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seaton@valiantsolutions.com
Eddie Phillips
Vulnerability Security Scanning Analyst
Spring, Texas
WIfe, 2 children
Houston Astros, Houston Texans
Japan
Fishing, Video Games
Fishing, Video Games
Spring, Texas
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ephillips@valiantsolutions.com
Nana Boateng
Information System Security Officer
Germantown, MD
Single with no kids
Manchester United
Costa Rica, Tanzania, Germany
Soccer and traveling
Soccer and traveling
I have moved around a lot both in Ghana and in the US. Born in Ghana but raised in different parts because my family moved a lot. In the US, I have lived in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Delaware, Mississippi, Ohio, New York, Maryland
I am left footed and right handed. I can recite The Black List with Raymond Reddington
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naboateng@valiantsolutions.com
Gabriele McCormick
Technical Writer
Frederick, MD
Tim (spouse) 3 kids and 3 stepkids!
Green Bay Packers. You can't be married to a crazy cheesehead and not become one!
Anywhere the kids are (Colorado, Arizona, Milwaukee, Vermont, North Carolina, and our Army son currently at Ft. Bragg)
Volunteering with organizations that support our troops and military families
Volunteering with organizations that support our troops and military families
Weston, Ct. I moved to Washington, DC to attend college and just keep moving further out into the country.
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gmccormick@valiantsolutions.com
Jamie Gausemel
Senior Security Monitoring Consultant
Arlington/Soon to be Richmond
Wife - Megan, Cat - Northeast, Child - TBD July
Miami Dolphins & F1 Racing
Uganda, Cape Town, Paris
Skiing, Traveling, Video Games, TV
Skiing, Traveling, Video Games, TV
Born in Naples, FL and have lived in GA, NC, VA, DC
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jgausemel@valiantsolutions.com
Andrew Hesse
Senior Information Security Analyst
Manassas, VA
Pora - Wife
Chiang Mai Thailand, Smith Mountain Lake VA
Gaming and Reading
Gaming and Reading
I have been married three times to the same person.
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ahesse@valiantsolutions.com
Christopher Covert
Senior Network Security Engineer
King George, VA.
Washington Nationals
We go to Myrtle Beach several times a year to visit family and own a place there, hope to move there one day.
Born in Ohio and moved to Maryland at a young age, now living with my wife and kids in Virginia.
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ccovert@valiantsolutions.com
Eric Chinn
Director of Strategic Operations
Vint Hill, VA
Sam (wife) Penny (daughter) and Max (son)
Eric - my first name is Leiton but nobody really calls me that
Starcraft/DotA2
Alaska, Singapore and Cancun
Anything competitive, but especially video games, board games, card games. I also really like DLT.
Anything competitive, but especially video games, board games, card games. I also really like DLT.
Fairfax born and raised, but moved all over the US including Raleigh, Madison and Santa Monica.
I'm going to win Wheel of Fortune or I'll have to change this entry.
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echinn@valiantsolutions.com
Alvin Knight
Incident Response and SOC Engineer
Brooksville, Florida
Wife - Heather / Oldest Son - Vinny, Twins - Vaughn and Vaeda
Weight Lifting and Working on Cars
Weight Lifting and Working on Cars
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aknight@valiantsolutions.com
Jeff McMillan
Data Science & Machine Learning Engineer
Denver, CO
1 dog
Denver Broncos. Denver Nuggets
Greece, Seattle, Canada
Banjo playing, skiing, tabletop games
Banjo playing, skiing, tabletop games
Denver. Lived in Berlin, Germany for 1 year.
Have built PCs and small robot
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jmcmillan@valiantsolutions.com
David Foli
Technical Security Assessor
Arlington TX
Currently not married or have children, but have a god daughter i love so much
Tennessee Titans/ Barcelona FC
Dubai Turks and Caicos, Colombia, Dominican Republic
Biking, Hiking,Soccer
Biking, Hiking,Soccer
Born and raised in Accra, Ghana. I have lived in the united states for a couple of decades now moving between Kansas, Tennessee and eventually Texas
I love the outdoors mainly biking and hiking. I also love to travel and serve at my local church
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dfoli@valiantsolutions.com
Keith Wertsching
Data Scientist and Machine Learning Lead
Dallas, Texas
6 year old cat named Juniper
Notre Dame
Hawaii
Sports, Running, Music
Sports, Running, Music
Born in Cromwell, CT. Have lived in Orlando, FL and South Bend, IN
I've always wanted to be a musician but haven't made it past the Karoake stage yet. Maybe one day.
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kwertsching@valiantsolutions.com
Lori Glover
ISCM Architect
Northern Virginia
Significant Other: Greg, Dog: Baxter
Sometimes called G-love
Nationals, Green Bay Packers / Niners
Italy and Lake Tahoe
Belly dancing, Crafts, Binge-ing Historical Dramas like Outlander hehe
Belly dancing, Crafts, Binge-ing Historical Dramas like Outlander hehe
I call NorCal and NoVa A as my homes.
My dog is named Baxter after Anchor Man, he was adopted in San Diego, however he was a rescue from Mexico. He only knew Spanish for the first few weeks and loves cheese wheels. ;)
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lglover@valiantsolutions.com
Meredith Gander
Proposal and Quality Coordinator
Greenville, NC
My husband, Michael, and I have two sons (Hundley-8 months-and Mason-4 years old). We also have one dog, Ryder, and two cats, Lucy and Benelli.
Mere
ECU Pirates! Argh!!
Anywhere and everywhere!
I love hanging out with my family, anything to do with the water (surfing, wakeboarding, wakeskating), watching movies, and being outside!
I love hanging out with my family, anything to do with the water (surfing, wakeboarding, wakeskating), watching movies, and being outside!
Greenville, NC and Franklin, TN
Although I have lived on the east coast most of my life, I have never had seafood.
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mgander@valiantsolutions.com
Richard Adarkwa
Information Systems Security Officer
Burlington, North Carolina
Married with Three kids. My wife's name is Mercy, and my kids are, Elijah, Heidi and Zeph.
Richie
I play tennis, soccer and basketball. My favorite teams are Boston Celtics and New England Patriots (six-time super bowl champs)
Niagra Falls, Toronto, Ottawa, Manhattan, Boston, New Dheli
I enjoy grilling for the family, do some yardwork, and work on my car.
I enjoy grilling for the family, do some yardwork, and work on my car.
Born and raised in Ghana, Accra. Lived in Providence Rhode Island
I love to serve at my local church, take road trips with the family and give a helping hand to people in need.
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radarkwa@valiantsolutions.com
Kannan Chithiraputhiran
Sr. DevSecOps Engineer
Sharon, MA
Married with 2 Kids. My wife is Maheswari. Kids are Madhu and Manju
Kannan
Football/New England Patriots
Miami, Hawaii, Alaska, Singapore, Kathmandu
Gardening, Carpenting, watching movies
Gardening, Carpenting, watching movies
Sharon, MA/Chennai, India
Interested in acquiring new skills
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kchithiraputhiran@valiantsolutions.com
Vandy Karimu
Network Security Engineer
Washington DC
I'm a father to two wonderful children Caleb and Aniya. Caleb is 9 years old and Aniya is 7.
Warriors and Cowboys
Anywhere warm such as Dominica Republic, Turks and Caicos, Jamaica etc.
I like to read, play basketball, play golf, lift weights, try different sports with my kids and most recently picked up skiing.
I like to read, play basketball, play golf, lift weights, try different sports with my kids and most recently picked up skiing.
Born in Freetown, Sierra Leone and lived in The Gambia briefly back in the early 90s. Lived in Woodbridge, VA for a couple of years but have spent most of my life in Maryland.
I always sleep with my socks on, regardless of the temperature. smh
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vkarimu@valiantsolutions.com
Kristi Grigg
VP, Finance & Contracts
on 15 acres in Franklinton, NC
I have been married to Dan for over 27 years. We have 3 adult "kids" (Kaitlin, Malina & Jake) and a soon to be son-in-law (Philip). We also have outdoor cats and chickens.
I used to call myself Kiki when I was little.
NC State, but not much of a sports fan
Belgium, Cancun and Costa Rica were great, but I really love just staying home.
Crafting and Escape Rooms with the family
Crafting and Escape Rooms with the family
I was born and grew up in Orlando, FL but moved to Anchorage, Alaska when I was 16. Also lived for a short period of time in Poughkeepsie, NY (when I was young) and Biloxi, MS (Dan was military).
I met my husband driving around town. He picked me up asking if I believed in love at first sight or did we need to drive around again... that was 28 years ago!
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kgrigg@valiantsolutions.com
Mikelle Rupard
Proposal Manager
Columbia, MD
I'm getting married in April 2023! Most days revolve around our Golden Retriever, Oakley.
Martha
Ravens & Orioles
Anywhere near a beach
Cooking, Breweries/Wineries, Playing catch with Oakley
Cooking, Breweries/Wineries, Playing catch with Oakley
Born, raised, and currently reside in Maryland
I only use mechanical pencils
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mrupard@valiantsolutions.com
Teresa Papaleo
Senior Threat Intelligence Liaison
Washington, DC
travel, plants, horses
travel, plants, horses
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tpapaleo@valiantsolutions.com
Steven Pemberton
Sr Network Security Engineer
Moore, OK
Engaged to Molly, father to four boys
Steve
OU Sooners, Michigan Wolverines
Australia, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland
Traveling, Hiking, YouTube Content Creation - "The Pemberton Boys"
Traveling, Hiking, YouTube Content Creation - "The Pemberton Boys"
Lawton, OK but lived all over the world
My family (Pemberton) is in the Guiness Book of World Records for the most "50-year wedding anniversaries."
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spemberton@valiantsolutions.com
Christopher Wright
Technical Writer
Phenix City, AL
Patricia (Wife) Jessalyn (Daughter)
Chris
Wherever the coffee maker is.
Alexandria, VA (Hometown)
My wardrobe consists entirely of three colors. Two of them are black.
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cwright@valiantsolutions.com
Lynnette Jackson
Information Systems Security Officer
Maryland
Detroit Lions/Pistons
Anywhere with a nice beach and golf course!
golfing, spending time with family
golfing, spending time with family
Preston, Mississippi
I've been to 43 countries, mostly solo. I was quite the jetsetter prior to Covid.
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ljackson@valiantsolutions.com
Chris Harrison
IT Security Team Lead
Mebane, North Carolina
Wife, Lisa/Daughter, Bella/Daughter, Ava
Baseball, Atlanta Braves/University of North Carolina basketball/Carolina Panthers football (somtimes)
NC mountains. Asheville, Boone, or anywhere where there is a cabin on a mountain...and internet access.
Music, Pro Sound, Church, Gaming
Music, Pro Sound, Church, Gaming
I grew up in Hillsborough, NC and haven't moved very far. Only lived two other places and they are within 20 minutes of Hillsborough. Currently live in Mebane NC.
Most people don't know that I traveled around during my later teenage years and early 20s singing in a Christian group.
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chris.harrison@valiantsolutions.com
Kelly Williams
Lead ZScaler Engineer
Troy, Michigan
Father to Andrew, son and only child, currently pursuing his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at The University of Michigan.
That would be my Trail Name, yet to be given to me.
I am a Michigan Wolverine and enjoy college football. I have been addicted to Rugby ever since Andrew played for Troy United (High School) and Grand Valley State University.
I've enjoyed visiting Aruba, Cayman Islands, and Mexico. My 'favorite' travel spots are many and those I have yet to visit, hike, and photograph.
I'm an avid hiker and sports, portrait and landscape photographer. You can learn more about my hiking adventures from my blog: https://rambleafoot.com and view my photographic works at https://krwpix.com .
I'm an avid hiker and sports, portrait and landscape photographer. You can learn more about my hiking adventures from my blog: https://rambleafoot.com and view my photographic works at https://krwpix.com .
My hometown is Detroit, Michigan.
I have photographed two Women's Football Alliance Division II Championship Games, the most recent played in the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium located in Canton, Ohio.
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kwilliams@valiantsolutions.com
Tom Zarycki
VM, Threat, and Incident Engineer
Aurora, IL
Married to Alicia. 2 kids: older son Ed and younger daughter Catie. 1 cat: Female calico Tootsie
Just Tom in fine. I'm only called Thomas when I'm in trouble
Anything Chicago but the Cubs
Edinburgh, Scotland
Video games. Mostly rogue-likes and puzzles
Video games. Mostly rogue-likes and puzzles
Chicago, IL
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tzarycki@valiantsolutions.com
Andrew Fields
PMO Lead
Reston, VA
Spouse: Lynnette, Dog: Lucky
Drew
Washington Nationals
Japan!
Food/drink, movies, vinyl, games.
Food/drink, movies, vinyl, games.
Reston
This is the hardest question for me to answer on any survey
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afields@valiantsolutions.com
Nate Raydo
Government Solutions
Kansas City, Kansas
I will be married to my beautiful fiancé, Sydney, on October 24th, 2021!
I played soccer, baseball, and basketball my whole life, but have played golf the most recently. I love to watch Football, Baseball, and Golf.
I don't think I have a favorite. I really enjoyed South America and would like to go back sometime.
I love to play and watch sports whenever I can. I play a lot of golf. Love card games and board games. I enjoy playing piano and guitar whenever I have some free time as well.
I love to play and watch sports whenever I can. I play a lot of golf. Love card games and board games. I enjoy playing piano and guitar whenever I have some free time as well.
Kansas City, Kansas. Went to school in Tulsa, Oklahoma and am moving back there in early November.
My career winning percentage against our CEO in ping pong is around .500 and rising fast now that I am not 12. I am also the much better Madden player but miraculously has found a way to lose every game we have played. It's a gift.
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nraydo@valiantsolutions.com
Shea Raydo
Corporate Culture
Wake Forest, NC
I am married to Matt Raydo and together we have two kiddos, Sloane (12) and Leyton (8).
Before kids, I was an avid sports fan. Now, not as much. I do love football and basketball. Those would be my favorites. I'm also a graduate of NC State University here in Raleigh, so I am a Wolfpack fan!
Any beach that is warm and sunny. I also loved Sedona, Arizona. Turks and Caicos is on my bucket list.
I love to craft when I have time, wrap gifts, decorate, and go to the beach. I also love bird watching and am thinking of getting into photography.
I love to craft when I have time, wrap gifts, decorate, and go to the beach. I also love bird watching and am thinking of getting into photography.
Grew up in Wade, NC, lived in Winston-Salem, NC for a few years following school, but settled back to the Raleigh/Wake Forest area.
My maiden name is Wade and I grew up in the town of Wade. Some folks, especially in college would call me Wade from Wade.
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sraydo@valiantsolutions.com
Greg Fisher
Lead Device Security Assessor
Alexandria, VA
Cancun, Montreal, Puerto Rico
Wrenching my car, fixing things around the house, attending concerts, hiking, and being outdoors.
Wrenching my car, fixing things around the house, attending concerts, hiking, and being outdoors.
Elmira, NY
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gfisher@valiantsolutions.com
Geoff Gregory
Vice President, Operations
Arlington, VA
Wife Jesse, and kids Luke (7), Ellie (5), and Ryan (3)
NCAA Basketball
Eastern Shore, MD, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Bar Harbor, ME, Savannah GA
Guitar, Piano, Ukelele, Fishing, Crabbing, Bartending
Guitar, Piano, Ukelele, Fishing, Crabbing, Bartending
Grew up in Chantilly, VA. After college, lived in Washington DC and now in Arlington VA
I'd have to get a million times better at music ... but if I could have a dream side gig it would be a piano bar entertainer. I love when I can get people signing and being silly. 90s hits help a lot :)
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ggregory@valiantsolutions.com
Stacy Salva
Payroll Manager
Southport, NC
Husband - Joe. Daughter - Samantha and son in law Matt. I'm a proud 'Mimi' to 3 yr old granddaughter Stella.
Sissy
If I had to chose one, it would be watching the Buffalo Bills. Yes, they are getting better!
Caribbean
Golf, Walking
Golf, Walking
Grew up in Ithaca NY. Moved to Wake Forest NC in 2005 and then to Southport NC in 2020.
Not a big fan of watching TV. I love to get out of the house to go to the beach or do things with family and friends!
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ssalva@valiantsolutions.com
Brittany Gload
VP, Proposal and Quality Management
Fallston, MD
Colin (Husband), Brody (son, 2), Penny (Mini Goldendoodle, 3)
BFG, Britt, SpinBritt7
Football, College basketball, Baseball (but it's painful being an O's fan), College Football. I played lacrosse and soccer
I'm a beach person but I also love quaint/historic towns like Savannah, GA.
Cycling, Running, Reformer Pilates, playing violin, chasing my one year old, cuddling my pup, movies/tv, crime shows, reading crime thrillers, eating crab cakes, and trying any and all cookies
Cycling, Running, Reformer Pilates, playing violin, chasing my one year old, cuddling my pup, movies/tv, crime shows, reading crime thrillers, eating crab cakes, and trying any and all cookies
Joppa, MD (Hometown), Have lived in College Park (UMD - Go Terps!), Federal Hill (Baltimore City), Evanston, IL, Tuscaloosa, AL and out of a suitcase (traveling consultant).
I once ran a Twitter account for Troy Aikman's hands. I play the violin. I was a competitive figure skater.
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bgload@valiantsolutions.com
Matt Raydo
CEO
Wake Forest, NC
My wife Shea and I have been married for 15 years. I have a daughter Sloane that is 10 years old and a son Leyton that is 7.
Love Sports. I still play golf and whatever my kids want to play. I am from Kansas City so I love the KC Chiefs and the KC Royals. I played basketball at Maryland so I cheer on the Terps as well.
I am pretty flexible. I sort of go along with my wife (Shea) and what she likes. However I do like to do stuff and not just relax. Hawaii is great. St. John's is a favorite. I like the temperature of being in the mountains.
Sports, Coaching/Mentoring, Entrepreneurship
Sports, Coaching/Mentoring, Entrepreneurship
I grew up in Kansas City (Kansas side) and went to high school in Fort Lauderdale, FL. After going to college at Maryland, I lived in New York City for 5 years (during 9/11). After small stint in DC, I moved to NC in 2005.
Although playing basketball at a high level, I am not a win at all costs person. I love competition but don't have to win.
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mraydo@valiantsolutions.com
Leo Trendowicz
EVP - Capture / IT
Raleigh, NC
SO - Brittany, Kids - Nathan, Benny, and Kinley
Yoda
Watch - NFL; Play - Tennis/Bowling
Las Vegas & Caribbean (or anywhere a cruise ship will take me)
Poker, Craft Beer, Crypto/NFT Investing, Cornhole, Chess
Poker, Craft Beer, Crypto/NFT Investing, Cornhole, Chess
Born & Raised in NY but moved to Raleigh, NC in 2006 (when I joined Valiant!)
I am pretty competitive and will gamble on just about anything. Just give me a line and i'll take a side!
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leo@valiantsolutions.com
Catherine (Cat) Buchanan
VP, Mission Support
Wake Forest, NC
Family of four + our Frenchie fur baby, Bane. Caden (15) is our teenage digital ninja. He loves everything dogs, movies, and video games. Our daughter Rylan (10) stays very busy between dance, soccer, ukulele lessons, and anything outdoors.
Cat or some know me as Meow
My husband (Jason) is the real sports fanatic: but my favorite teams are The Washington Commaders, Boston Red Sox, Carolina Hurricanes, UNC Tarheels (Jason pulls for Duke...insert thumbs down emoji.)
The NC mountains are my home away from home. There are many areas of the Caribbean and Mexico that I love, but my real love is on a snowboard in the western US.
I am a peloton fanatic (meow27), love biking, walking, yoga, stretching, bootcamps especially at 5am! Organizing, designing digital photo albums and reading are my “therapy” in my time away from friends and family.
I am a peloton fanatic (meow27), love biking, walking, yoga, stretching, bootcamps especially at 5am! Organizing, designing digital photo albums and reading are my “therapy” in my time away from friends and family.
I am lucky to have lived in beautiful NC all of my life. I do sometimes miss my days living in Wilmington, NC.
I was almost named Bamboo.
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cbuchanan@valiantsolutions.com
Katy Workman
Technical Recruiter
Virginia Beach, VA
My boyfriend's name is Chris, he has a Red Lab named Oakley and I have a fluffy Samoyed named Knox :)
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ODU Basketball & Football, and the Washington Commanders
The Abacos for beaches and Colorado for the mountains
Crossfit, Yoga, Boating, Skiing, Hiking, Biking, Videography
Crossfit, Yoga, Boating, Skiing, Hiking, Biking, Videography
Hometown: Chesapeake, VA/Different Places lived: Reston, VA
I have an identical twin sister and an older sister
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kworkman@valiantsolutions.com
Kendra Hatfield
Director Human Resources & FSO
Lawrence, KS
My significant other Spencer, coaches high school football - my son Daonte, 23 living his best life in Fort Collins, Colorado - stepson Jon, 25 lives in KC working in IT for Cerner - and my 16 year old miniature schnauzer Sammie, who runs this house!
Kenni
Watching Football (me, Chiefs / Spencer, Bears), Basketball (Rock Chalk Jayhawk), & Baseball (me Royals / Spencer, White Sox). Jon played football at Notre Dame so of course we are big ND fans!
Anywhere with a beach and or pool! And we also love Las Vegas.
Photography, hiking, reading, binging shows or movies, and pool or beach time!
Photography, hiking, reading, binging shows or movies, and pool or beach time!
Grew up in Osawatomie, Kansas - I have lived in Kansas my whole life! Plan to find a new state to try out eventually
I am not regular HR - I am cool HR!!
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khatfield@valiantsolutions.com
Sara Wenke
Culture & Marketing Manager
Lawrence, Kansas
Married with 2 kids - my husband is Pat & my kids are Cooper and John
Marie
Play basketball, soccer, football, and tennis with my kids. Love watching my boys play soccer on the field! Love with the Chiefs and KU Jayhawks!
Hawaii, Florida, & Colorado
I love to dance, swim, play tennis and I'm a total nerd about board games!
I love to dance, swim, play tennis and I'm a total nerd about board games!
Hometown- Topeka, KS. Studied abroad in Spain / Italy.
I really enjoy meeting people and learning their career and life goals.
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swenke@valiantsolutions.com
