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Celebrating Leadership, Community & Representation We’re proud to share that TrueTandem’s VP of Contracts, Sophy Kang, attended the 32nd Annual Awards Gala hosted by APAICS — a national nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to advancing Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander leadership and representation in public service. Held during Asian American & Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the event brought together more than 1,200 community, business, and government leaders from across the country, including Members of Congress and Senators to recognize the history, culture, and contributions of AA & NH/PI communities across the United States. Sophy was especially honored to have Shri Thanedar, Ph.D. seated at her table during the evening’s celebration. At TrueTandem, we believe strong communities and strong leadership go hand in hand. We’re proud to support organizations like APAICS that are helping develop future leaders, expand civic engagement, and strengthen representation across public service and government. #APAICS #AANHPIHeritageMonth #Leadership #Community #PublicService #DiversityInLeadership #TrueTandem

I'm grateful to Erik Bursch and Steve Kurtz for introducing me to my "then" competition, Steve Breiseth, so many years ago. What started as friendly competition evolved into years of partnership, collaboration, and shared delivery experiences — ultimately leading me to become part of the team at TrueTandem. . One thing remained consistent throughout the journey: trust. Trust is more than a core value. It’s the foundation of strong partnerships, successful delivery, and long-term relationships. Grateful for the people and community that make this industry so rewarding.

⚾ Connecting with the Community Nothing better than a packed high school stadium, a win under the Friday night lights, and catching up with one of our longest-standing clients, USA TODAY. Over the years, we’ve partnered to launch more sports media products than we can count — making nights like this even more meaningful. Proud to support our local South Lakes Baseball team and the community that brings everyone together. #Community #Teamwork #SportsMedia #LocalCommunity #Partnership #SouthLakesBaseball #FridayNightLights

🔗 Stronger Connections. Bigger Momentum. Greater Impact. Sometimes all it takes is 30 minutes of seeing each other’s faces, sharing a few laughs, and hearing team stories to remember that no matter where we sit, what team we support, or what client we serve — we are one team moving in the same direction. A few highlights from the quarter: ✔️ Welcomed 12 new team members ✔️ Won 4 new programs ✔️ Shared live demos of solutions delivered to our NASA and Intel clients It was energizing to see the impact our teams are delivering firsthand — from modern applications and automated workflows to enhanced reporting and operational insights. What makes these sessions valuable is the interaction behind them — the questions, conversations, collaboration, and connections happening across the company. Proud of the momentum and excited for what’s ahead. #TeamCulture #DigitalModernization #PowerPlatform #Microsoft #Innovation #FederalIT #ModernWork #BusinessTransformation

🚀 What Scaling Modernization Actually Looks Like Earlier this week, we talked about why modernization efforts stall—and how organizations can turn innovation into impact. So what does that look like in practice? It’s not a single project or platform. It’s a structured, repeatable approach to delivering outcomes. At TrueTandem, we think about it as a modernization engine: • A clear intake and prioritization process • Defined governance and guardrails • Reusable components and patterns • Integrated data and platform strategy • Continuous measurement of value and ROI This is how organizations move from: 👉 One-off solutions → SCALABLE CAPABILITIES 👉 Pilots → PRODUCTION 👉 Activity → MEASURABLE OUTCOMES Modernization doesn’t fail because of technology. It fails when there’s no system to sustain and scale it. That’s why we’ve built and refined our Digital Modernization Playbook—to help organizations move faster, with structure and measurable impact. 👉 Curious what others are seeing—what’s actually working (or not) as you try to scale modernization or AI in your organization? #DigitalModernization #AI #Strategy #FederalIT #TrueTandem

🚀 Turning Innovation into Impact The biggest challenge in modernization isn’t getting started—it’s sustaining and scaling what works. At TrueTandem, we help organizations turn innovation into a repeatable modernization engine—aligning strategy, delivery, and measurable outcomes. As one client put it: “Everyone else wanted to start building. TrueTandem helped us identify what to build to drive quick wins and create sustainable change.” 👉 It’s not about building more solutions. It’s about building the right ones—and scaling them. What that looks like: ✔️ Modernizing legacy systems and workflows ✔️ Building apps, automations, and APIs ✔️ Delivering data, analytics, and insights ✔️ Implementing AI and workflow solutions ✔️ Establishing governance to scale safely If you’re focused on turning innovation into real, scalable impact—follow along. #DigitalModernization #AI #Consulting #FederalIT #TrueTandem

🚀 Why Modernization Efforts Stall Most organizations don’t struggle with whether to modernize—they struggle with how to scale it. They’ve invested in platforms. They’ve built initial solutions. They’ve proven what’s possible. Then things stall: • Disconnected use cases • Limited governance • No clear path to scale or measure ROI This is the gap between innovation and impact. 👉 It’s not a technology problem—it’s a structure and strategy problem. In our next post, we’ll share how leading organizations are closing this gap. #DigitalModernization #AI #Strategy #FederalIT

🚀 We’re Growing at TrueTandem! As we continue to build momentum—we’re hiring across both our Federal and Commercial teams. 🔐 Federal (Cleared Opportunities) We’re expanding our cleared team with roles across: • Azure Infrastructure & Cloud Engineering • Cloud Security & ICAM • Power Platform • M365 / O365 Engineering • AVD & Systems Engineering 📍 Locations: DC Metro, Herndon, Reston (hybrid/onsite depending on clearance) 💻 Commercial (Fully Remote – EST) Supporting a fast-paced, industry-leading digital media client: • Senior Developer – API Services • Senior Developer – Native Apps • Senior Developer – Quality Engineering • Senior Web Video Developer (building a video player from scratch) Why join TrueTandem? • Senior-level impact from day one • Modern, large-scale platforms (cloud, data, AI) • Teams focused on delivery—not bureaucracy We’re hiring to support new growth across both divisions. If you—or someone in your network—are a fit, let’s connect. 🔗 Explore all open roles: https://lnkd.in/etJMWNdj #Hiring #FederalJobs #TechCareers #Cloud #DigitalTransformation #RemoteJobs

⚾ Out of the Office — And into the Ballpark Moments like this matter. Connected, supported teams are stronger—and yes, more fun. Nothing beats a night out with colleagues and friends. Last week, the TrueTandem team stepped away from the day-to-day to spend time together at the Nationals game—building the kind of connection and trust that doesn’t happen in meetings alone. Strong teams are built through shared experiences. And when teams are aligned, supported, and connected—better outcomes follow for our clients. #TeamCulture #TrustedInnovativeEfficient #TrueTandem #StrongerTogether

🚀 Leadership Update at TrueTandem We’re excited to share that Cara Jo Streb has been promoted to President of TrueTandem. Cara brings more than 30 years of leadership across the Intelligence Community, DoD, DOJ, and Federal Civilian agencies—along with a proven track record of scaling organizations, driving operational excellence, and delivering mission-critical results. What makes Cara different—and why this matters for our clients—is her ability to turn strategy into results. She has led large, complex teams, built high-performing organizations, and consistently delivered outcomes in environments where execution is everything. As we look ahead, we’re seeing a clear shift across our clients: 👉 Accelerating execution to meet mission demands 👉 Prioritizing governance, structure, and measurable outcomes 👉 Maximizing the value of existing technology investments Cara’s leadership positions us to meet this moment—delivering with discipline, accountability, and a clear focus on mission impact. Please join us in congratulating Cara on this well-deserved promotion 👏 #Leadership #DigitalModernization #Consulting #ImpactDriven #TrueTandem