Arlington, VA, January 18, 2024
cBEYONData LLC (cBEYONData) announced today that Zhenia Klevitsky has joined the executive leadership team as Chief Growth Officer.
In this role, Zhenia will drive expansion into new customers and translate the Company’s vision into a growth strategy focused on aligning cBEYONData’s core competencies with pursuits. cBEYONData is a firm of consultative advisors who provide better processes and technology at the confluence of finance and information to improve the business of government for our federal customers.
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Zhenia is a proven growth strategist with expertise in developing and implementing effective strategies for expanding business within the public sector. Zhenia’s experience spans across small, mid, and large size businesses where she led teams in identifying and capturing new business and expanding client relationships with federal agencies.
Zhenia is a Women in Technology (WIT) Board Member and previously served on the executive leadership team for American Council for Technology-Industry Advisory Council (ACT/IAC) as Executive Committee Vice Chair at Large; and a Washington Homeland Security Roundtable (WHSR) Steering Committee Member. She has spoken at multiple Reverse Industry Days, including the Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration, and the Department of Defense.
Dyson Richards, Chief Executive Officer of cBEYONData is quoted as saying,
“We are very excited to add Zhenia to the team. She adds significant experience, knowledge, and leadership to our organization, and we look forward to continuing our successful execution of our growth strategy under her leadership.”
Zhenia holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Bloomsburg University and an MBA from American University. She also has an executive certificate in management and leadership from the MIT Sloan School of Business.
About cBEYONData
cBEYONData is a purpose-built, tech-enabled, professional services firm that specializes in supporting mission-driven federal agencies with the enhancement of business processes, enterprise resource planning, business intelligence, and data management/analytics. cBEYONData is a portfolio company of Bluestone Investment Partners. Please visit www.cbeyondata.com for more information.
About Bluestone Investment Partners
Bluestone is a private equity firm investing exclusively in lower middle-market companies in the defense and government technology arena. Bluestone’s principals have a long and successful track record of owning, operating, investing in, and advising companies in the defense and government services sector. Please visit www.bluestoneinv.com for more information.
For more information contact: Theresa Backus Dunn, Director of Marketing and Communications, [email protected], (954) 594-3010
The cBEYONData DOJ team recently attended the 41st Annual Justice Management Division Awards Ceremony, where they witnessed the recognition and celebration of their team members’ exceptional contributions. Among the attendees, several individuals from the cBEYONData DOJ JMD team were honored with Special Commendation Awards for their remarkable roles in the development and implementation of the third-generation Justice Enterprise Data Integration (JEDI-NG) reporting system. This system efficiently supports more than 16,000 users across various financial systems within the Department of Justice (DOJ).
The Special Commendation Award, which is the highest accolade granted to a division employee, signifies outstanding performance and superior accomplishments. The cBEYONData team, in collaboration with the JMD team, spearheaded the development of the advanced JEDI system. This next-generation platform encompasses over three decades’ worth of financial data and successfully migrated from on-premises infrastructure to the cloud.
Together with cBEYONData, this JMD team led the development of the next generation of JEDI, consisting of migrating years of financial data, from on-premises to the cloud. On behalf of everyone at cBEYONData, congratulations to:
Michael Manolatos, Laura Caton, Bennie Buggs, Angela Harris, Arnetta Palmer, Leon Braddell, Nicole Powell, Barry Rindner, David Kunec, Mark Frayman, Joseph Gilson, Vincent Anderson, and Regina Byrd
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
cBEYONData has been Awarded Prime Contractor to Provide Data Driven Solutions for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Washington, D.C., October 24, 2023 – cBEYONData LLC (cBEYONData), a purpose-built professional services firm specializing in supporting federal agencies, is thrilled to announce its recent achievement in securing a prime contract to execute the Software as a Service (SaaS) Event Management Platform System contract for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). cBEYONData was selected based on our deep experience creating cutting-edge solutions that meet the needs of diverse government entities. Under this 5-year contract, cBEYONData will develop, deploy, and support a state-of-the-art event registration and management solution tailored to the EEOC’s training Conferences and Workshops. The platform will provide invaluable up-to-date information for federal and private sector EEO managers, supervisors, practitioners, HR professionals, attorneys, and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) specialists. cBEYONData is committed to delivering an intuitive, efficient, comprehensive system that empowers the EEOC in its critical mission.
“This award was hard fought over many months to arrive at this win,” stated Dyson Richards, CEO of cBEYONData, “We are very proud to have been selected by the EEOC and congratulations to the cBEYONDers who contributed to this winning capture and proposal efforts that provide the catalyst for our continued growth.”
For more information contact: Theresa Backus Dunn, Director of Marketing and Communications, [email protected], (954) 594-3010
About cBEYONData
cBEYONData is a purpose-built, tech-enabled, professional services firm that specializes in supporting mission-driven federal agencies with the enhancement of business processes, enterprise resource planning, business intelligence, and data management/analytics. cBEYONData is a portfolio company of Bluestone Investment Partners.
On October 17th, 2023, a few cBEYONData team members, showcased our innovative solutions at the SAP Federal Forum held in the heart of Washington, D.C. at the Nationals Stadium.
Our team hosted a demonstration pod, offering attendees a firsthand look at their cutting-edge solutions and how they can be tailored to benefit government agencies. The demonstration emphasized the significance of leveraging modern technologies for efficient data management and analysis, particularly in the context of federal budgeting and financial planning.
Our team of experts, including David Schmidtknecht President and Chief Solutions Officer, Michael Huffman Chief Growth Officer, and Frank Ruff Vice President of Solutions, showcased the company’s commitment to empowering government agencies through cBEYONData’s purpose-built solutions.
Another main highlight of the SAP Federal Forum was the cBEYONData-led discussion panel “Follow the Budget: A Journey from Planning to Execution”. The panel brought together distinguished experts from various federal agencies to share their insights on budget planning and execution.
The four panelists provided a comprehensive overview of the challenges and solutions in the federal budgeting process:
– Michelle Bartoli: Chief, Budget and Finance, National Security Division, US Department of Justice
– Dr. Jeffrey Pullen: Associate Director, Financial Systems, Justice Management Division, US Department of Justice
– Frank Ruff: VP of Solutions, cBEYONData
– Sarah Taylor: S/4HANA Center of Excellence Solutions Expert, SAP
The panel discussion demonstrated that government budgeting in the 21st century demands innovative approaches and technology-driven solutions. It was evident that cBEYONData, with its forward-thinking solutions, is at the forefront of empowering federal agencies to embrace these changes and navigate the complex budgeting landscape.
The SAP Federal Forum was a great event, and the cBEYONData team was honored to attend and participate. We are excited about the future of this industry as the forum served as a crucial step toward achieving greater efficiency and transparency in the management of government resources.
We cannot wait for the next forum!
Washington, D.C., September 24, 2023 – cBEYONData LLC (cBEYONData), is proud to announce its selection as one of the finalists of the Greater Washington GovCon Awards as Contractor of the Year. This prestigious selection by the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce recognizes the top government contractors for outstanding contributions and exemplary performance in providing solutions to federal government customers.
With hundreds of nominations across the GovCon industry, a team of esteemed judges evaluated the nominations to determine this years’ finalists in a number of size categories. cBEYONData is one of six finalists in the $25m-$75m revenue category.
“This is just the latest acknowledgment of the outstanding and important work that our employees perform for our customers and how cBEYONData’s unique expertise and innovative technology solutions positively impact the success of our Government and our Country”, said cBEYONData CEO Dyson Richards.
The winners in each category will be announced and celebrated at the 21st Annual Greater Washington GovCon Awards banquet on November 1st. The ceremony will be held in Tysons Corner, Virginia and bring together leaders from across the federally focused consulting industry to recognize the accomplishments of the finalists and the industry as a whole.
For more information contact: Theresa Backus Dunn, Director of Marketing and Communications, [email protected], (954) 594-3010
About cBEYONData
cBEYONData is a purpose-built, tech-enabled, professional services firm that specializes in supporting mission-driven federal agencies with the enhancement of business processes, enterprise resource planning, business intelligence, and data management/analytics. cBEYONData is a portfolio company of Bluestone Investment Partners.
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cBEYONData Awarded Army Materiel Command Full and Open Enterprise Resource
Planning Support Services Contract
Washington, D.C., September 18, 2023 – cBEYONData LLC (cBEYONData), in collaboration with
our partners Sentar and CODEplus, were awarded the Army Materiel Command (AMC)
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Support Services contract award.
This selection underscores cBEYONData’s ERP modernization, integration, and enhancement
prowess. Over the course of the contract which was awarded for one year with the potential for
an additional 4 years if all options are exercised, the skilled team will provide indispensable ERP
expertise in support of the Logistics Modernization Program (LMP), Global Combat Support
System-Army (GCSS-Army), General Funds Enterprise Business System (GFEBS), the Army
Enterprises Systems Integration Program (AESIP) Hub, and the Army Enterprise Business
System-Convergence (EBS-C). The cBEYONData team, composed of top-tier professionals, is
dedicated to delivering exceptional results and contributing to the modernization and efficiency of
the Army Materiel Command’s operations.
“We are thrilled to be a part of this award and look forward to supporting the Army Materiel
Commands efforts to enhance and improve their ERP,” stated Dyson Richards, CEO of
cBEYONData. “cBEYONData is poised to excel in this new venture, harnessing our deep
industry knowledge, technical proficiency, and commitment to delivering high-impact solutions
that drive operational excellence”, said Richards.
For more information contact: Theresa Backus Dunn, Director of Marketing and Communications,
[email protected] (954) 594-3010
About cBEYONData
cBEYONData is a purpose-built, tech-enabled, professional services firm that specializes in
supporting mission-driven federal agencies with the enhancement of business processes,
enterprise resource planning, business intelligence, and data management/analytics. cBEYONData
is a portfolio company of Bluestone Investment Partners.
For Immediate Release
cBEYONData adds former SAP National Security Services (NS2) CEO, Mark Testoni, to the board to further propel growth and innovation
(Arlington, VA, July 18, 2023)
cBEYONData LLC (cBEYONData), a portfolio company of Bluestone Investment Partners, announced today that Mr. Mark Testoni has joined the board as Executive Chairman. With his unparalleled expertise and strategic guidance, he will collaborate with the board, the CEO, and the management team to drive corporate strategy, fuel marketing & growth initiatives, identify and pursue acquisitions, and foster innovation in solutions development. Mark’s leadership and visionary mindset ensure that cBEYONData remains at the forefront of delivering mission-critical solutions like our award-winning CFO Control Tower and Budget and Spend modules to federal agencies, empowering them to enhance business processes, leverage advanced analytics, and optimize enterprise resource planning (ERP).
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Dyson Richards, Chief Executive Officer of cBEYONData is quoted as saying, “we are very excited to welcome Mark to the team as a thought leader in federal cloud-enabled solutions and to harness his experience and expertise to apply to our product and services portfolio. With his past success helping build the footprint of both SAP and Oracle in the Federal Government sector, his engagement with cBEYONData will help take us to new heights within our core market.”
Mr. Testoni has served as an executive within the software industry with increasing levels of responsibility culminating in eleven years as the Chief Executive Officer of SAP National Security Services (SAP NS2). Each role focused on customers within government and regulated industries space, both domestically and overseas. This followed a distinguished 20-year military career in the U.S. Air Force supporting financial management, IT, and logistics. While at Oracle, Mr. Testoni led teams to large programmatic wins in the Air Force and defense agencies, critical to establishing the company’s foundation in the federal ERP space. At NS2, he drove an eight-fold increase in revenue, helping create a secure cloud business as a huge growth driver and value differentiator for SAP—and established a model for global use.
Mr. Testoni is a well-respected technology leader in the federal marketplace. Because of his success and thought leadership his perspectives and insights on ERP, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and other contemporary topics are frequently featured on national TV and in print and blog media. Philanthropy is also part of his ethos. He was a founder of the highly successful NS2 Serves—a training program targeted at harder to employ veterans. He has also served on the boards of Best Buddies and the National Kidney Foundation.
“cBEYONData has experienced significant growth over the past two years. Mark’s track record leading rapidly growing technology businesses will enhance the leadership depth of our team and provide proven perspectives for sustaining our growth and maximizing our innovation potential. We are excited to have him join us and we look forward to learning from one of the best” said David Schmidtknecht, Chief Solutions Officer and Founder of cBEYONData.
About cBEYONData
cBEYONData is a purpose-built, tech-enabled, professional services firm that specializes in supporting mission-driven federal agencies with the enhancement of business processes, enterprise resource planning, business intelligence, and data management/analytics. cBEYONData is a portfolio company of Bluestone Investment Partners. Please visit www.cbeyondata.com for more information.
About Bluestone Investment Partners
Bluestone is a private equity firm investing exclusively in lower middle-market companies in the defense and government technology arena. Bluestone’s principals have a long and successful track record owning, operating, investing in, and advising companies in the defense and government services sector. Please visit www.bluestoneinv.com for more information.
For more information contact: Theresa Backus Dunn, Director of Marketing and Communications, [email protected], (954) 594-3010
Summit2Sea Consulting, a cBEYONData company, has been named one of The Washington Post’s 2023 Top Workplaces in the Washington, D.C. area. Selection is based solely on employee feedback gathered through an anonymous third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, LLC, which measured several aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution, and connection. This year’s honorees include government contractors, real estate firms, consulting groups, and tech companies.
“For the past ten years, the Top Workplaces list has been a credible guide to companies, old and new, in the D.C. region where employees feel valued,” said Washington Post Top Workplaces editor Bronwen Latimer. “As a new generation enters the workforce, the Post is more committed than ever to highlighting the changing landscape of work and how these companies are thriving in it.”
“At Summit2Sea, a cBEYONData company, we pride ourselves on our values and ethics, not only in business practices but in all our interactions. These values are supported by and embodied by each member of our team. Our team is our most valued asset, and we are thrilled to be chosen for the third straight year to the Washington Post Great Places to Work.” – Dyson Richards, Cheif Executive Officer
The Washington Post hosted an awards ceremony on Thursday, June 15 to recognize the top-ranked companies. For more about The Washington Post’s Top Workplaces and to see the full list of this year’s honorees, visit their website.
About Summit2Sea
Summit2Sea Consulting is an information technology and management consulting company that provides enterprise solution management and integration services to both Government and Commercial clients. Summit2Sea emphasizes organization transformation enabled through technology insertion and organizational re-design.
Summit2Sea Consulting is a cBEYONData company. We measure ourselves not only by successful on-time and on-budget engagements, but also by the ability of clients to holistically support and enhance solutions after we depart. By working with Summit2Sea, you will receive only the finest consultants who will consistently exceed expectations. Summit2Sea Consulting knows what it takes to deliver a successful engagement: exemplary communication skills, business acumen, functional knowledge and technical expertise.
About cBEYONData
cBEYONData specializes in enabling federal agencies and organizations through innovative solutions and services which include business process re-engineering and improvement, enterprise resource planning, financial and logistics data management, business intelligence and analytics, technology modernization, data visualization, and business automation. Please visit www.cbeyondata.com for more information.
About The Washington Post
The Washington Post is an award-winning news leader whose mission is to connect, inform, and enlighten local, national and global readers with trustworthy reporting, in-depth analysis and engaging opinions. It combines world-class journalism with the latest technology and tools so readers can interact with The Post anytime, anywhere.
About Energage
Making the world a better place to work together.
Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 16 years of culture research and the results from 27 million employees surveyed across more than 70,000 organizations, Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.
cBEYONData is pleased to have been named a finalist in the 2023 Moxie Award!
“I want to congratulate our team for enabling us to be recognized among the boldest and most innovative organizations in the D.C. metro community,” Theresa Backus Dunn, Director of Marketing and Communications said.
Finalists were recently announced by Katie Jordan, the 2023 Moxie Award chair.
“This year’s finalists truly represent the spirit of Moxie, and we are excited to help tell the stories of how they have conducted their businesses in new and exciting ways,” Jordan said. “We look forward to revealing the winners at the 2023 Moxie Award celebration on October 25, 2023, at The Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner.”
A complete list of finalists can be found at https://moxieaward.com/finalists/
June 1, 2023, Arlington, VA – It was announced today that cBEYONData’s technical solutions and related services have been approved by the U.S. Department of Treasury, Bureau of the Fiscal Service to be offered within the government-wide Marketplace Catalog offered by the Financial Management Quality Service Management Office (FM QSMO).
The FM QSMO Marketplace Catalog combines federal and commercial providers into a single marketplace to provide flexibility and choice to agencies to help them satisfy a variety of financial management needs. cBEYONData’s solutions and services have been vetted for adherence to Federal standards and common capabilities that agencies need and will be showcased to allow agencies to easily contract for solutions that address their FM challenges.
“As the fifth commercial vendor to be approved for the FM QSMO Marketplace Catalog, we are honored to be recognized as a leader in the FM solution space and humbled by this opportunity to more easily obtain contracts to apply our unique solutions to improve financial operations across the federal government”, said Dyson Richards, cBEYONData CEO.
“Our CFO Control Tower® solution, including the Budget and Spend (BAS) and Financial Management and Analytics solutions (FM&A) applications continue to be recognized as innovative solutions to help federal agencies address the need for agility, speed, and performance of financial management and budget planning and execution which are so critical for our customers’ success”, said Richards.
cBEYONData FM QSMO Marketplace categories and associated solutions can be found at: https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/fmqsmo/commercial-services-solutions-index.html
About cBEYONData
cBEYONData is a purpose-built professional services firm that specializes in innovative solutions and services including ERP support, business process re-engineering, financial and logistics data management, analytics, data visualization, and process automation. cBEYONData is a portfolio company of Bluestone Investment Partners. Please visit www.cbeyondata.com or contact Theresa Backus, Director of Marketing and Communications at [email protected]