John Lewington

"My first exposure [to the public sector and the IC] came through investigating the latest technologies for biometrics capture, understanding the 'frontline' and 'downstream' impacts, and secure interoperability between the FBI’s and DHS’s biometric systems. However, my most memorable DoD and IC experiences came from overseeing sales, global professional services, strategy and business development, and product engineering for a variety of commercial enterprise cybersecurity and secure information sharing technologies"

"As a father of three girls, I was looking for better work life balance and made the decision several years ago to pivot to Adobe, a commercial software provider who successfully moved the majority of the software solutions to the cloud over the past several years.  The opportunity to work for a company that appeals to both my creative spirit and passion for the public sector was something I could not pass up."

"What excites me about the IC today is the transformational opportunity the cloud offers. The cloud, cybersecurity, and COVID-19 #workfromhome business continuity, have drastically changed how the national security community conducts business, as well as the expectations of its workforce, and other agencies, and partners. People today are more connected than ever before and have higher expectations when it comes to secure, personalized digital experiences. Knowing where and how users consume, share, and make decisions based on protected mission content is crucial for establishing an effective and efficient information sharing and digital strategy across fabrics. The challenge for the IC now is figuring out how to transform legacy systems and processes to meet these expectations through technology and open standards."

Favorite Book/Movie: Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike; Ford vs. Ferrari