POCx Briefing: How and Why to Connect with the Federal C-Level

Henry Sienkiewicz, CEO, Open Travel Software (OTS)

From May 2008 until the end of June 2013, Henry J. Sienkiewicz was a member of the Senior Executive Service (SES) assigned to the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), where he served in multiple capacities. He was the Agency’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) for two years and the Designated Approving Authority (DAA) for three years. He was responsible for the Agency’s cyber security posture and compliance, operations of the internal business systems, Clinger-Cohen Act compliance, and the movement of the Agency from northern Virginia to Fort Meade, Maryland. In his role as DISA’s Computing Service’s Technical Director, Mr. Sienkiewicz introduced the cloud computing model into the United States Defense Department.

He is a retired U.S. Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel who served initially as an Infantry Officer before transferring to the Signal Corps. Today, Henry provides strategic advice and guidance to emerging technology companies, focused specifically on cyber security, cloud computing, data centers, and mobility.

Peter Tseronis, Founder and CEO, Dots and Bridges LLC

Peter “Pete” Tseronis has served over twenty-four years in myriad progressive technology and leadership responsibility roles spanning four Administrations and three cabinet-level agencies. Understanding the technology landscape of the Federal Government’s stakeholders and mission enabled Pete to serve in key leadership roles, including Federal IPv6 Task Force chair, the Energy.Data.Gov co-chair, and the Cloud First Task Force chair – all of which afford broad exposure to the distinct operating environments and key Administration prioritites.

A self-proclaimed “Connective Tissue Officer,” Pete’s passion for connecting dots, building bridges, and fostering relationships contributes to assisting others with understanding and balancing existing and new priorities while conveying technology’s value to the mission.