The Management Team
| Matt Buchert Chief Executive Officer |
Matt has 16 years of IT experience with an emphasis on enterprise platform development. He has expertise leading project teams in software and systems engineering projects through the full system development life cycle. Matt studied Economics at the University of Illinois, Chicago and has a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Information Science from Strayer University. In his spare time, Matt enjoys spending time with his kids, traveling, boating and snowboarding. |
| Bryan Laird President |
Bryan has over eighteen years of information technology (IT) experience focusing on a wide range of management, business and technical competencies, with an emphasis on secure design, planning, implementation, and management of enterprise-wide networked solutions and systems. He has in-depth knowledge of project management, risk management and compliance, and the system development lifecycle. He also has deep knowledge of all facets of designing and implementing successful IT Security Programs for organizations of all sizes. Bryan holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the United States Naval Academy and a Master's degree in Management Information Systems from Webster University. Bryan is a Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Bryan's personal interests include reading, traveling, and exercise. |
| Danielle Shostal Director |
Danielle specializes in Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) compliance, program and project management, policy development, and the performance of security and privacy program reviews and audits. She has supported the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Department of Treasury among other various federal clients throughout her career in information assurance. Danielle has a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from James Madison University and Master's degree in Public Policy from George Mason University. Danielle is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). In her free time, Danielle enjoys tennis, cooking, and traveling. |
| Ryan Tappis Director |
Ryan is an expert in Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) compliance, Certification and Accreditation (C&A) and security engineering and implementation. In these areas, Ryan has supported numerous federal clients including the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the Department of the Interior (DoI), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). He holds a Bachelor's degree in Information Sciences and a Master's degree in Computer Systems Management, each from the University of Maryland. Ryan is a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), a Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), and a Project Management Professional (PMP). Ryan's personal interests include golf, exercise, and scuba diving. |




