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Episode: 219
  • Eric Coffie
  • May 29, 2024

219: Walking The Resilient Path: Navigating Federal Contracting Challenges with Roberta Moore

In this episode of the Govcon Giants podcast, we welcome back Roberta Moore, the President and CEO of Amoorer Incorporated. Known for her formidable enterprise and compelling journey, Roberta delves deep into the intricacies of federal contracting, sharing her experiences and the challenges she faced. From her leap into entrepreneurship after leaving a secure federal […]

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Episode: 218
  • Eric Coffie
  • May 22, 2024

218: Beyond the Basics: Advanced Strategies for Federal Acquisition Success With Shauna Weatherly

In this episode of the Govcon Giants Podcast, Randie Ward sits down with Shauna Weatherly, President and Founder of Federal Subcontract Solutions LLC, to delve into Weatherly’s extensive experience in Federal acquisition. With over 35 years of hands-on experience and a career spanning various crucial roles within the General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Aviation Administration […]

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Episode: 217
  • Eric Coffie
  • May 15, 2024

217: Cracking the Audit Code: Federal Contracting Insights from DCAA’s Katelyn Rigle

Today we delve into the intricate world of federal contracting with our esteemed guest, Katelyn Rigle. As the Operations Audit Liaison Small Business Coordinator for the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), Katelyn brings a wealth of experience and insight into the dynamics of government contracting, particularly for small businesses. Katelyn serves as the Operations Audit […]

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Episode: 216
  • Eric Coffie
  • May 8, 2024

216: Unveiling Cybersecurity Empowerment: Blueprint for Small Enterprises with Adam Austin

Today, we had the privilege of hosting Adam Austin, the Cybersecurity Lead at Totem.Tech, a minority veteran-owned Prime DoD contractor. With a decade of experience safeguarding classified, unclassified, and HIPAA-environment US Government IT systems, Adam brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with prestigious institutions like NASA, the […]

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Episode: 215
  • Eric Coffie
  • May 2, 2024

215: Tech Titan: Unraveling Three Decades of IT Leadership Excellence with Narjis Ali

Today, we had the honor of welcoming back a true trailblazer in the IT industry, Narjis Ali. With over thirty years of progressive experience in IT research and development, strategy consulting, and managing startups, Narjis brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Currently serving as the President and CEO of Sure Secure Solutions, Narjis […]

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Episode: 214
  • Eric Coffie
  • April 17, 2024

214: Behind the Scenes of Defense Business and Contracts: Expert Insights from Darren Whiddon

In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the strategic insights of a true powerhouse in the realm of defense and business, Darren Whiddon of DKW Consulting LLC. You might remember last year’s episode with Gene Moran, where we delved into the importance of early engagement with government customers. Well, following that episode, Gene invited me […]

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Episode: 213
  • Eric Coffie
  • April 10, 2024

213: Leading with Integrity and Building a Culture of Excellence: Expert Insights and Wisdom from Corliss “Mama U” Udoema

In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to have Corliss Udoema back on the show. Corliss is the CEO of Contract Solutions, Inc. (CSI), an organization dedicated to excellence in service provision. With a focus on stability, growth, and expansion, CSI offers acquisition support, training, and staff augmentation services to its clients. Corliss, a recipient of two […]

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Episode: 212
  • Eric Coffie
  • April 3, 2024

212: From Discipline to Triumph: Exploring the Remarkable Career Trajectory of Frank Spencer III

Today, we have the honor of hosting Frank Spencer III, President at Aztec Contractors, a true titan in the realm of small business and entrepreneurship. Frank’s journey from his roots in West Texas to his current role as a serial entrepreneur and mentor is nothing short of inspiring. After graduating from Texas A&M University, Frank […]

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Episode: 211
  • Eric Coffie
  • March 21, 2024

211: Transforming Ideas into Defense Solutions: Solving DOD Challenges with Wade B. Watts

In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of welcoming a returning guest, Wade B. Watts, the University Program Director (UPD) at the University of Nebraska at Omaha for the National Security Innovation Network (NSIN). With over 20 years of experience as an Air Force Officer and subsequent roles at Booz Allen Hamilton, Wade brings a […]

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Episode: 210
  • Eric Coffie
  • March 6, 2024

210: Strategic Insights and Tenacity: Securing Department of Defense Funding with Vanessa Savas

In today’s episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with the remarkable Vanessa Savas, a retired Air Force Colonel with an impressive 29 years of Department of Defense experience. Her extensive and distinguished career reached its pinnacle as a Congressional and Government Relations expert for the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Over the […]

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