Teams at Lynker

Leads a 20-person multidisciplinary IT team supporting NOAA’s National Data Buoy Center. Oversees infrastructure, networks, databases, software development, helpdesk operations, cybersecurity, cloud environments, vendor support, maintenance, 24/7 data availability, incident response, and government security compliance. Serves as the primary contractor liaison to NDBC leadership and manages resource allocation, team performance, modernization initiatives, A&A audits, STIG compliance, vulnerability remediation, and ATO requirements.

Establish and operate SWPC’s project portfolio management function, transitioning from annual operating plans to continuous planning. Develop governance procedures, maintain portfolio records, coordinate intake and authorization, build integrated schedules and resource plans, track funding, risks, dependencies, and delivery, and support leadership decisions. The role also coaches project leads, facilitates multidisciplinary coordination, manages change control, and supports project closure and operational transitions.

Leads federal contract capture efforts from opportunity identification through award and transition. Develops capture plans, win strategies, competitive assessments, pricing and teaming strategies, and customer engagement plans. Builds qualified pipelines, shapes opportunities before solicitation, manages capture reviews and CRM updates, and develops relationships with government customers, partners, and industry stakeholders. Collaborates with executives, technical teams, and proposal leadership to position the company for growth across federal markets.