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Alpha Omega Ranks No. 60 on WBJ’s 2025 Fastest Growing Companies List

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Evolution from integrator to solutions firm delivering mission outcomes across national security, financial, health, and space & science

Vienna, Va., October 28, 2025 — Alpha Omega, a leading provider of AI-driven modernization and digital transformation solutions to the federal government, has been ranked No. 60 on the Washington Business Journal’s 2025 Fastest Growing Companies list. The regional ranking highlights the top 75 companies with the highest percentage of revenue growth from 2022–2024 across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia.  

Since its founding eight years ago, Alpha Omega has scaled to more than $240 million in annual revenue and accelerated that trajectory in 2025 through the acquisitions of SeKON and Macro Solutions. These strategic moves expanded Alpha Omega’s intellectual property and platform capabilities, deepened its presence across national security, federal financial, and health IT, and further advanced its transformation into a solutions firm—one that designs, delivers, and sustains mission outcomes.

“Alpha Omega’s solutions combine deep expertise and mission-tailored services with AI-driven accelerators for modernization, cybersecurity, enterprise data, and workforce systems, delivering the efficiency and cost savings that agencies need and taxpayers demand,” said Alpha Omega CEO, Gautam Ijoor. “Our teams design and operate solutions that shorten time-to-value and make modernization measurable. We are proud of the work that drives faster transformation through automated, AI-assisted code, data management, and operational resilience today and well into the future.”

Alpha Omega’s growth has been matched by consistent recognition of its progressive culture, including Top Workplace honors from The Washington Post, USA Today, and Virginia Business, reflecting the company’s focus on innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. 2025 also marked Alpha Omega’s eighth consecutive year on the national Inc. 5000 list.

ABOUT ALPHA OMEGA: Alpha Omega delivers mission-focused solutions to ensure our nation’s continued global leadership. We accelerate transformation and operational efficiency via applied expertise in digital modernization, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, designing and delivering enterprise solutions in support of National Security, Federal Financial, Health, and Space and Science missions. Our agency partners rely on Alpha Omega to modernize and future-proof legacy systems and enhance operational resilience, delivering our purpose to ensure the safety, security, and well-being of future generations.

Press Contact: Rebecca Churchill
rc@churchillcommunicationsllc.com
phone: 917-518-9789

 

Alpha Omega Emerging Leaders Program

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Evolving challenges within the federal landscape and rapid company growth demand new strategies to maintain excellence and foster continued innovation. Alpha Omega’s Chief Human Resources Officer Tanja Guerra sat down with the Marketing Team to talk about its new Emerging Leaders Program. This inaugural class of 25 participants will collaborate with Alpha Omega leaders and Kent Wessinger, PhD to:
 🔹 Strengthen core leadership skills
 🔹 Foster cross-functional collaboration
 🔹 Align leadership with Alpha Omega’s mission, vision, and values

The Challenge: Doubling the Size of Alpha Omega in One Day

In mid-January 2025, Alpha Omega acquired two companies within thirty minutes of one another, entering a pivotal phase defined by both opportunity and complexity. With the integration of Macro Solutions and SeKON into the organization, Alpha Omega was not simply merging teams and capabilities. Tanja stressed that the real challenge was weaving together diverse cultures, work styles, and histories into a shared identity. That integration has been a two-part challenge:

  • Cultural integration: creating a series of unified Alpha Omega experiences and processes that respect autonomy and capabilities while articulating collective values and aspirations.
  • Strategic evolution: guiding the company’s shift from a traditional service provider to a solutions firm — one defined by innovation, agility, and mission outcomes for our federal partners.

Becoming a company with over 800 people overnight, Tanja assessed the need for more than just operational alignment but also for cultivating a common language of leadership that empowers people at every level to lead through change. “Our goal is to create one Alpha Omega culture — rooted in trust, inclusion, and shared accountability — where every employee understands how they contribute to the mission and feels equipped to lead within it,” she said.

The Opportunity: Cultivating Leadership at Every Level

This fall, Alpha Omega kicked off its first Emerging Leadership Program (ELP). More than a training initiative, it is a cross-generational and cross-departmental gathering of Alpha Omega team members committed to collaborating with senior leaders and facilitator Dr. Kent Wessinger to drive cultural and strategic transformation. These seminars are designed to challenge traditional roles, establish new ways to communicate and listen, and ultimately build teams that truly work together to create value and innovation. The concept centers on distributed leadership: the idea that leadership is not limited to titles or hierarchy but resides in every decision, every interaction, and every person who chooses to make an impact.

Dr. Wessinger said there is no one formula for helping people make good decisions, but small group mentorship builds collective consciousness and fundamental habits. “When we lead people with intentional organizational behavior, we increase communication and trust because we build a crucial tool bag for leadership that also overflows into whole life growth, how we elevate each other, and make each other better.”  

The ELP is designed to:

  • Develop self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and strategic communication.
  • Equip emerging leaders to navigate ambiguity and drive outcomes across teams.
  • Strengthen collaboration and trust between legacy Alpha Omega teams and new organizations.
  • Foster a sense of ownership — where leadership is everyone’s responsibility.

This leadership development effort is directly tied to the company’s evolution toward a solutions-based firm. Building future-ready leaders ensures that decision-making, innovation, and client delivery stay aligned with Alpha Omega’s mission-driven approach and aligned centers of practice and expertise.

The Goal: A Unified Leadership Culture

The goal of the Emerging Leadership Program is to create a scalable leadership culture that sustains performance, empowers innovation, and reinforces belonging. By next year, the ELP initiative will:

  • Establish a clear and shared definition of leadership across Alpha Omega.
  • Create alignment between cultural values and operational behaviors.
  • Identify and develop the next generation of cross-functional leaders ready to guide teams through growth and change.
  • Grow and present ideas that come from direct contact with federal customers to generate new services, IP, or performance.

Tanja’s approach blends human-centered development with practical business alignment and connecting personal growth to organizational success. She said, “We cannot build a solutions firm without first building leaders who think like solutionists; people who ask, ‘How can I make this better?’ and have the confidence and support to act on it.”

Emerging Leaders Program

Stay Tuned: What’s Ahead Over The Next Ten Months

With the early sessions completed, Alpha Omega has laid the groundwork establishing the tone, defining expectations, and introducing the behaviors that model authentic leadership. The next ten months will focus on deepening practice, embedding accountability, and scaling impact across the enterprise:

  • Facilitated cross-company dialogues to bridge legacy and new team perspectives.
  • Workshops on empathy, communication, and managing through change.
  • Leadership circles designed to strengthen relationships across business units.

Future sessions will focus on growth and application, embracing projects that align with company priorities. Mentorship pairings will look to develop feedback loops and accountability across functional and cultural lines. Leadership “labs” will focus on decision-making, innovation, and collaboration. Final sessions will focus on Reflection and Reinforcement, with group presentations that showcase applied leadership projects, measurable outcomes, and lessons learned. By the program’s close, participants will not only have strengthened individual skills but will have become cultural ambassadors, embodying what it means to lead at Alpha Omega.

The Future: Leadership as a Strategic Advantage

For Tanja, this program is not just a human resources initiative; it’s a cornerstone of Alpha Omega’s strategic future. As the company continues to expand and take on more complex, mission-critical work, leadership development will remain central to sustaining that growth ensuring that every employee, at every level, sees themselves as part of the solution.

“Leadership is the through line from our people to our culture, to our mission. When we lead with purpose, we deliver with impact.” Tanja Guerra, CHRO, Alpha Omega

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Alpha Omega Awarded USDA Farm Production and Conservation Task Order

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Fourth contract collaboration demonstrates ongoing commitment to USDA, providing the U.S. agricultural community with digital modernization, resources, and access to critical services and information

Vienna, VA, October 14, 2025 – Alpha Omega, a leading provider of AI-driven modernization and digital transformation solutions to the federal government, has been awarded atask order from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC). The award expands Alpha Omega’s growing USDA portfolio and strengthens its partnership with FPAC in advancing the agency’s digital modernization, information distribution, and citizen engagement goals.

Under the FPAC Digital Websites Support contract, Alpha Omega will provide comprehensive web development, maintenance, and modernization services for FPAC’s public-facing websites, including those managed by the Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and Risk Management Agency (RMA). These sites serve as the principal digital gateways through which farmers, ranchers, and private landowners access information, programs, and resources essential to the agricultural community.

“It’s an honor to expand our federal digital modernization support across all three FPAC agencies and deliver solutions that improve access, streamline content management, and elevate the citizen experience,” said Alpha Omega SVP, Space & Science, Joanne Gladden. “This win underscores our shared commitment to delivering modern, accessible, and user-friendly digital experiences that support America’s farmers and producers, as well as the strength of our team and the depth of our experience in delivering the USDA mission.”

This award marks Alpha Omega’s fourth FPAC engagement, joining ongoing initiatives Rowan (RMA IT Operations), Quaking Aspen (Crop Insurance Software Delivery), and Buckeye (FPAC-BC IT Operations). It also reinforces the company’s continued investment in UI/UX excellence, open-source web platforms, and secure digital service solutions across the federal government.

ABOUT ALPHA OMEGA: Alpha Omega delivers mission-focused solutions to ensure our nation’s continued global leadership. We accelerate transformation and operational efficiency via applied expertise in digital modernization, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, designing and delivering enterprise solutions in support of National Security, Federal Financial, Health, and Space and Science missions. Our agency partners rely on Alpha Omega to modernize and future-proof legacy systems and enhance operational resilience, delivering on our purpose to ensure the safety, security, and well-being of future generations.

For more information, visit www.alphaomega.com.

Press Contact: Rebecca Churchill rc@churchillcommunicationsllc.com phone: 917-518-9789

 

OneOmega wins $160M U.S. Coast Guard IDIQ

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Alexandria, VA, September 30, 2025 – OneOmega announced today a contract award with the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) to deliver Information Assurance (IA) and the Risk Management Framework Support (RMF) IDIQ. OneOmega, is a joint venture (JV) and SBA Mentor-Protégé between Alpha Omega, a leading provider of AI-driven modernization and digital transformation solutions to the federal government, and OneZero Solutions, a fast-growing full-spectrum cybersecurity and Professional IT services company. This award empowers the Coast Guard with mission-tailored cyber solutions at scale, strengthening stakeholder partnerships, driving operational excellence, and laying the foundation for a resilient, future-ready IT environment.

“This recompete win represents more than contract retention as it validates the trust our federal partners place in OneOmega to deliver mission-critical cyber solutions with consistency and innovation,” said Eric Laychock, Chief Operating Officer at Alpha Omega. “We are proud to continue supporting the U.S. Coast Guard; strengthening resilience today and building the foundation for a secure, modern IT environment for the future. This award underscores OneOmega’s commitment to safeguarding our nation by empowering operators with the tools and agility they need to succeed.”

“We are honored to support the advancement of the U.S. Coast Guard’s cybersecurity mission. Our efforts will not only reduce the time from innovation to integration but also fortify Coast Guard operators on the front lines,” said Joe Avant, Sr. Vice President of Cybersecurity for OneZero Solutions. “We are especially proud that our work supports the bold vision of Force Design 2028: reforming acquisitions and exploiting technology to deliver capabilities at the speed of need. This opportunity represents a chance to make a lasting impact on both mission readiness and national security, and we are eager to get to work.”

“This award is a testament to the importance of highly technical delivery and personal commitment to our contracts,” said Scott Barnhart, Delivery Executive for National Security at Alpha Omega. “We are proud to support USCG’s increased efficiencies while delivering mission flexibility that pivots with threats and cyber demand. It is an honor to partner with an important DHS component critical to the safety of our citizens and shores.”

ABOUT ONEOMEGA: Forged in May 2023, this strategic alliance between two emerging powerhouse solution providers in the Federal sector was codified via OneOmega LLC, a SDVOSB and 8a-certified entity. OneOmega will support federal customers in pursuit of meaningful new Cybersecurity, DevSecOps, Digital Transformation, and AI opportunities.

Press Contact: Rebecca Churchill rc@churchillcommunicationsllc.com phone: 917-518-9789

Alpha Omega Recognized as One of the Nation’s Fastest-Growing Companies for the 8th Consecutive Year by Inc. 5000

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Vienna, VA, August 12, 2025 – Alpha Omega, a leading provider of AI-driven modernization and digital transformation solutions to the federal government, has made the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies for the eighth consecutive year. This recognition underscores Alpha Omega’s commitment to innovation and a mission-driven approach to technology serving national security, federal financials, health, and science missions. Alpha Omega’s deep capabilities, coupled with their unique accelerators, have been key to its consistent year-over-year growth and ability to deliver efficient, fast, and effective, future-proof solutions to their customers.

“We are very proud to be named to the Inc. 5000 list for the 8th year in a row, and to be in the company of so many American businesses committed to excellence,” said Gautam Ijoor, CEO of Alpha Omega. “Competition makes us all better. This achievement was made possible by every member of Alpha Omega, and it reflects the collective dedication and hard work of our teams delivering on federal missions at home and overseas.”

Making the Inc. 5000 list for the 8th consecutive year, Alpha Omega continues to navigate its aggressive growth strategy and plan to reach $1B by 2032. Alpha Omega doubled in size in January 2025 with the strategic acquisition of two IT contracting firms, Macro Solutions, LLC, and SeKON, LLC. These most recent company acquisitions bring substantial value to Alpha Omega’s offerings and expand its ability to field more complex contracts, deeper domain expertise – adding health IT and federal financial – and powerful AI-driven modernization solutions.

A Culture of Excellence and Recognition
Alpha Omega won several consecutive workplaces awards this year, including Top Workplaces by The Washington Post and USA Today, and a Best Place to Work by Virginia Business. These accolades highlight Alpha Omega’s commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and empowering work environment that attracts and retains top talent. Alpha Omega’s ongoing recognition as a top workplace reflects the company’s core values of Harmony, Engagement, Accountability, Resourcefulness, and Tenacity. These values are woven into every aspect of the company’s operations, driving both its mission and its growth.

ABOUT ALPHA OMEGA: Alpha Omega delivers mission-focused solutions to ensure our nation’s continued global leadership. We accelerate transformation and operational efficiency via applied expertise in digital modernization, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, designing and delivering enterprise solutions in support of National Security, Federal Financial, Health, and Science missions. Our agency partners rely on Alpha Omega to modernize and future-proof legacy systems and enhance operational resilience, delivering on our purpose to ensure the safety, security, and well-being of future generations. Press Contact: Rebecca Churchill, rc@churchillcommunicationsllc.com phone: 703-214-0076.

Gautam Ijoor TEDx Talk: Melding Passion with Purpose

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Vienna, VA, August 7, 2025 — Alpha Omega CEO Gautam Ijoor was highlighted at the TEDx Chantilly HS, that took place on August 16, 2025, beginning at 9 a.m. George Mason University’s Jajodia Auditorium. The theme, “Embrace Change. Ignite the Future,” brought together speakers from technology, education, history, and industry to explore the forces shaping our collective future and the convergences of business, research, and technology.

“TEDx Chantilly is about bold ideas and fearless action, and this program is driven by a group of future-focused students at Chantilly High School,” said Gautam Ijoor. “We’re honored to support this conversation around the art and vision of the possible. We stand alongside a remarkable group of young people, mentors, and leaders committed to driving real innovation with purpose and positive change.”

The 2025 TEDx Chantilly HS speaker lineup included:

  • Gautam Ijoor, Founder and CEO of Alpha Omega, shares insights on a life of entrepreneurship, harnessing passion for true innovation, and building mission-driven innovation at scale.
  • David Evans – Professor of Computer Science at the University of Virginia, leading research on secure computation and machine learning risk mitigation.
  • Jason Balser – Executive in digital transformation, focused on driving simplicity and impact through technology and asking the right questions.
  • Peter Norton – Associate Professor at UVA, author, and historian of technology and transportation, known for his work on sustainable and equitable urban mobility.
  • Xuesu Xiao – Assistant Professor of Computer Science at George Mason University, leader of RobotiXX Lab, where humans and robots develop intelligent, real-world-ready mobile robots.
  • Aleya Harris – award-winning international speaker, strategic storytelling consultant, mentor, and former chef
  • Ben Laugelli – Associate Professor of Engineering & Society at the University of Virginia, School of Engineering and Applied Science
  • Eric Hunsaker – Filmmaker, Production Expert, and Content Strategist discusses connecting with audiences through authentic storytelling
  • James F. Groves – Engineering faculty member at the University of Virginia, discusses embracing AI’s prosperity promise while also tapping responsibly into larger energy supplies
  • Marlon BaCote – PhD Candidate, MA, CSAC-Supervisee, QMHP-A, RPRS, in Psychology and Counseling, a published author, and an advocate for recovery and criminal justice reform  
  • Mingrui Liu – Assistant Professor, George Mason University, Department of Computer Science, and expert on AI venues, machine learning, optimization, statistical learning theory and deep learning.
  • Saanvi Uppalapati – Rising High School Senior studying ethical AI, environmental health, and innovation. She has conducted research on sustainable machine learning, presented at national science fairs and energy conferences, and is currently building tools to connect pollution exposure to brain health using RNA data.
  • Shalika Kothuri – Rising High School Student with a passion for sports medicine and soccer. As a patent holder and dedicated researcher, she is committed to pioneering advancements in athlete health and injury prevention.
  • Sophie Fang – Rising senior at Oakton High School, Biology student, and researcher on Imposter Syndrome in Asian American families.

The TEDx Chantilly program has been produced by Chantilly High School students Advait Kothuri, lead organizer, and team members Athri Cheboli, Pranav Adivi, Athula Cheboli, Krishiv Chandra, Nikhil Vaidy, Rishi Guharoy, Ved Patil, and Parent Mentor Srinivas Kothuri.

ABOUT ALPHA OMEGA: Alpha Omega delivers mission-focused solutions to ensure our nation’s continued global leadership. We accelerate transformation and operational efficiency via applied expertise in digital modernization, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, designing and delivering enterprise solutions in support of National Security, Federal Financial, Health and Science missions. Our agency partners rely on Alpha Omega to modernize and future-proof legacy systems and enhance operational resilience, delivering on our purpose to ensure the safety, security, and well-being of future generations. Alpha Omega is also an award-winning organization named as a top workplace by The Washington Post, USA Today and Virginia Business, and an eight-time member of the Inc. 5000. For more information, visit www.alphaomega.com.

Press Contact: Rebecca Churchill rc@churchillcommunicationsllc.com phone: 703-214-0076.

 

Alpha Omega appoints John Blatchford Federal Financials Business Unit Lead

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Mission-focused leader drives data-informed transformation across the federal financial landscape

Vienna, VA, July 29, 2025 – Alpha Omega, a leading provider of AI-driven modernization and digital transformation solutions to the federal government, is proud to announce the promotion of John Blatchford to Business Unit Lead for its Federal Financials division. In this expanded leadership role, John will spearhead strategic initiatives that empower federal agencies to optimize financial operations, reduce risk, and harness data as a transformative asset. John joined Alpha Omega as part of the strategic acquisition of Macro Solutions in January of this year, his role ensures Alpha Omega continues to deliver trusted, modern solutions that meet the evolving needs of financial and oversight agencies across the government.

“John Blatchford’s appointment to lead our Federal Financials Business Unit reflects Alpha Omega’s deep commitment to delivering mission-driven, data-informed solutions to our government partners,” said Eric Laychock, Chief Operating Officer at Alpha Omega. “John brings a rare combination of strategic vision, technical expertise, and a passion for public service that aligns perfectly with the evolving needs of federal financial and oversight agencies.”

With over three decades of experience in IT strategy, data warehousing, business intelligence, program management, and enterprise analytics, John has successfully guided programs at major federal agencies and supported enterprise data strategies at organizations including Macro Solutions, Salient, CRGT (GOVCIO), Pragmatics, Fannie Mae, and AOL. A graduate of George Mason University, John is known for building high-performing teams, mentoring IT professionals, and aligning advanced technologies with customer missions.

ABOUT ALPHA OMEGA: Alpha Omega delivers mission-focused solutions to ensure our nation’s continued global leadership. We accelerate transformation and operational efficiency via applied expertise in digital modernization, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, designing and delivering enterprise solutions in support of National Security, Federal Financial, Health, and Science missions. Our agency partners rely on Alpha Omega to modernize and future-proof legacy systems and enhance operational resilience, delivering on our purpose to ensure the safety, security, and well-being of future generations.

For more information, visit www.alphaomega.com. Press Contact: Rebecca Churchill, rc@churchillcommunicationsllc.com phone: 917-518-9789

Time is running out: How Contracting Officers Can Use Expiring Cybersecurity Dollars to Modernize Fast

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As the end of the fiscal year approaches, contracting officers across the federal government are facing intense pressure:

  • Budgets are still tied up in DOGE uncertainty
  • Cybersecurity dollars are about to be use or lose
  • The mission can’t afford delays—and neither can your agency’s IT infrastructure

The reality is clear: legacy systems and manual cybersecurity processes slow down operations, increase risk, and strain already limited resources. But moving quickly doesn’t mean cutting corners. With the right acquisition path, you can modernize at speed, stay compliant, and put unused funds to work before they’re lost.

Fast Path to Cyber Modernization: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III

This is where Alpha Omega comes in. We’ve designed a Fast Path to modernization that allows agencies to bypass traditional procurement delays through our SBIR Phase III contract. This contract vehicle delivers:

  • FAR Compliant (15 U.S.C. § 638(r)(4)) (6.302-5(b)(7)
  • No competition
  • No risk for protest
  • Expedited, simple, and flexible acquisition

With Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6+ solutions already deployed across multiple federal agencies, our AI-driven cybersecurity and compliance platform is ready to meet your immediate needs.

 

Real Results from Federal Cyber Modernization

Our proven solutions help agencies:

  • Automate up to 70% of cyber compliance and ATO processes
  • Boost ISSO productivity by 43%
  • Accelerate ATO timelines by 62%

These are more than just statistics – they’re real outcomes:

  • U.S. Navy: Saved $250K per audit cycle
  • State Department: Delivered 18 ATOs in 18 months
  • U.S. Coast Guard: Achieved ATO on 45 systems
  • U.S. Air Force: Modernized 45,000 lines of code in 3 months

 

What Is SBIR Phase III and Why Should Contracting Officers Care?

SBIR Phase III program offers contracting officers a powerful, FAR compliant, underutilized path to fast-track innovation and mission success.

Here’s how it works—and why it matters to you:

What is it?
SBIR is a government-funded program that helps small businesses develop innovative technologies to meet federal needs. Phase III is the commercialization phase—where agencies can sole-source follow-on work directly to a small business whose solution has been proven in Phase I or II.

Why is it valuable?

  • No Competition: SBIR Phase III is legally exempt from competition requirements (FAR Part 6).
  • Protest-Resistant: Contracts awarded under SBIR Phase III are largely insulated from bid protests, significantly reducing acquisition delays.
  • Flexible & Scalable: There’s no ceiling—you can scale projects or add new scope without re-competing.
  • Cross-Agency Eligible: Even if your agency didn’t fund the original SBIR, you can still use the Phase III pathway.

Why is this perfect for year-end spend?

  • It allows for rapid awards, meaning you can obligate expiring funds without the lengthy lead time of a new competitive procurement.
  • You can address urgent cybersecurity, compliance, or modernization needs immediately—not next fiscal year.

 

We Help You Move Fast—Without the Hassle

We don’t just provide the technology—we help you navigate the acquisition process to get your project off the ground quickly. Whether you need to automate compliance, accelerate ATOs, or modernize mission-critical systems, Alpha Omega’s Fast Path with SBIR Phase III gives you the speed, security, and flexibility to act before fiscal deadlines hit.

Reach out to me directly at daniel.sowders@alphaomega.com to explore how we could align our capabilities with your current needs or pilot programs.

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Alpha Omega appoints Rajiv Gidadhubli Chief AI Transformation Officer

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Former CTO of Macro Solutions to lead ongoing development and tactical deployment of AI 

Vienna, VA, June 5, 2025 – Alpha Omega, a leading provider of AI-driven modernization and digital transformation solutions to the federal government, has appointed Rajiv Gidadhubli as Chief AI Transformation Officer (CAITO). Gidadhubli joined Alpha Omega through the acquisition of Macro Solutions earlier this year. 

As CAITO, Rajiv will lead Alpha Omega’s enterprise-wide AI strategy to help government agencies adopt secure, ethical, and impactful AI technologies. With a background in computer engineering and decades of experience aligning technology with business outcomes, Rajiv brings a deep understanding of both technical execution and customer success. “My ongoing mission is to keep pace with the evolution of AI in the marketplace, to explore the various types—generative, deterministic, and agentic AI—and to apply them to meet demand for cost savings, efficiency, modernization, and automation for Alpha Omega’s customers,” said Rajiv. 

In this role, Gidadhubli is responsible for driving AI innovation, supporting federal AI modernization efforts, and running the DELTA AI code modernization client services and the AI business unit reporting to COO, Eric Laychock.

“AI is transforming federal contracting by enhancing decision-making, streamlining procurement, and unlocking new efficiencies. We’re committed to leading this evolution with trusted, secure, and mission-aligned innovation. It’s time for AI modernization to replace legacy systems and optimize readiness across government agencies with minimal manual intervention—at record speed,” said Gautam Ijoor, CEO and founder of Alpha Omega. “That’s why we’re excited to have Rajiv leading this charge. He brings not only deep technical acumen but also a unique ability to solve complex problems by applying the right mix of AI capabilities. He knows how to build, grow, and mentor high-performing teams and will play a key role in advancing our commitment to talent development and mission-ready AI solutions through intelligent systems, secure automation, and scalable insights.” 

Prior to his role as Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) of Macro Solutions, Rajiv served as Vice President of Consulting, Advantage ERP Product Engineering at CGI where he ran a global cross-functional team of over 500 team members responsible for continuous product delivery and modernization of products through human-centered design-driven UI/UX improvements, SaaS enablement & DevOps/containerization. Earlier work as Senior Principal, Development Manager & Architect eVA (eProcurement) for American Management Systems prepared him for enterprise technology leadership developing the first scalable, multi-jurisdictional, web-based marketplace allowing state and local governments to cooperatively leverage their buying power, without significant IT infrastructure investments. 

Gidadhubli has a Master of Engineering from the National Technical University of Ukraine Kyiv Polytechnic Institute and is a graduate of the Wharton Executive Education Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Program.  

ABOUT ALPHA OMEGA: Alpha Omega delivers mission-focused solutions to ensure our nation’s continued global leadership. We accelerate transformation and operational efficiency via applied expertise in digital modernization, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, designing and delivering enterprise solutions in support of National Security, Federal Financial, Health, and Space and Science missions. Our agency partners rely on Alpha Omega to modernize and future-proof legacy systems and enhance operational resilience, delivering on our purpose to ensure the safety, security, and well-being of future generations. 

For more information, visit www.alphaomega.com. 

Press Contact: Rebecca Churchill rc@churchillcommunicationsllc.com phone: 917-518-9789 

 

Beyond the Hype: Customizing AI for Real-World Government Impact

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As drivers of technology, we are excited by the possibility of breakthroughs and innovation. Chasing every new trend can waste time, resources, and focus if it’s not grounded in actual agency needs. Just like keeping a toolbox full of tools for different jobs, we need to apply the same consideration to AI. Federal agencies need to widen their focus on AI implementations beyond just generative AI to explore deterministic AI, which offers distinct advantages for upgrading and improving federal IT systems.

Deterministic AI empowers federal agencies to eliminate persistent IT modernization challenges, slash support costs and lower total costs of ownership. It also fosters innovation by freeing funds to leverage new technologies and improve operations. These capabilities lead directly to tangible benefits for taxpayers, such as enhanced efficiency and competitiveness, reduced risks, and increased ability to innovate even further.

Combining multiple AI approaches ensures agencies have the right tools to get the job done when it has never mattered more. Agencies in 2025 are under extreme pressure to demonstrate their value. AI is an omnipresent buzzword as a potential panacea to improve speed and efficiency, augment operations, and cut costs.

With stakes this high, agencies would do well to remember AI is not monolithic — many approaches exist, each with its own strengths. Moreover, understanding which AI approach best suits particular needs is essential for agencies to successfully modernize their IT systems, offer innovative new services, and continue to serve the American people.

Understanding key differences

Generative AI deserves praise as a go-to approach to AI for doing many things well, such as producing human-like written prose from large volumes of disparate information. It shines at creating documentation and training materials or summarizing a year’s worth of interactions for an annual performance review, for instance. But if you have a tight deadline to translate two million lines of COBOL into Java for a mission-critical IT system, deterministic AI is the way to go.

Generative AI assembles new content based on mathematical probability, meaning the system doesn’t always give the same output to a given input, and sometimes it hallucinates or provides incomplete or misleading information. This is the reason we review every piece of content generated by Copilot or ChatGPT for its accuracy and contextual applicability. Similarly, many new AI code conversion tools that depend solely on LLMs fail miserably at modernizing complex code. This is where deterministic AI comes to rescue.

Deterministic AI is designed for consistency, accuracy and security. Deterministic AI focuses on semantics — understanding the original intent behind existing code and precisely replicating it in new code. It’s like expert human developers ensuring outputs works exactly as intended, every time. In that respect, deterministic AI’s strengths play directly to the mission needs of federal agencies looking to modernize and enhance their IT systems.

IT modernization at warp speed

Code built or modernized with deterministic AI excels at repairing software errors, resolving security vulnerabilities, and preventing data breaches. It is more maintainable and auditable, making it more reliable and secure for critical operations.

Deterministic AI helps streamline automation and futureproof systems by baking in the ability to easily update them to meet evolving technologies and requirements. One of its greatest boons is significantly accelerating the IT modernization process, replacing outdated systems with modern architecture in months, not years.

Deterministic AI provides a long-awaited suite of capabilities to tackle one of the most intractable challenges in federal IT: modernizing legacy applications. These systems can be frustratingly hard to manually integrate into single systems, especially as they often are decades old and lack documentation and subject matter experts (SMEs) to explain how they work.

This situation often leads to a “Don’t touch it!” attitude toward aging mission-critical systems, out of fear of breaking irreplaceable relics while attempting to upgrade them. Meanwhile, those systems’ drawbacks continue to waste valuable time, money and opportunities for improvement.

Deterministic AI overcomes these obstacles by understanding the intent across multiple applications — either in one agency or across many — and discovering what needs to happen so things keep working and don’t break. It then rationalizes the myriad applications into a single modern application.

Case in point, the U.S. Air Force in 2024 applied deterministic AI to upgrade its web application framework from outdated Angular JS to the modern Angular framework. The project required fast, secure, error-free conversion of old code into new code — requirements tailor-made for deterministic AI.

The Air Force completed a prototype in only three months without any available documentation or SME involvement. The prototype modernized their legacy system and empowered strategy-to-execution planning, enhancing the efficiency of mission-critical operations. That success has encouraged the Air Force to actively explore expanding its use of deterministic AI to modernize other applications.

Readiness and future-focus

To get the right AI tools to nail delivery of mission-critical capabilities, federal agencies should:

  • Know what they need: Leaders should review their programs and the technical viability of available technologies — whether deterministic AI, generative AI or one of the many other types of AI — to most efficiently deliver envisioned capabilities and outcomes.
  • Look in the right place: Accelerated IT modernization is not just about code, it requires expedited procurement as well. History abounds with projects in limbo from procurements taking years. Fortunately, the U.S. Department of Defense’s Tradewinds solutions marketplace portal is dedicated to cutting red tape and rapidly putting vetted IT solutions, including AI, where they can do the most good. The Air Force leveraged Tradewinds to award the contract for its deterministic AI-enabled prototype.
  • Find the right partner: Agencies should look for capabilities such as semantic understanding of code, ability to repair errors and resolve security vulnerabilities, and comprehensive support for any language across any stack. They should also assess vendors’ experience and past performance to ensure optimal fit and results.

It’s never been more urgent or important for federal agencies to demonstrate they can efficiently provide continually improving services at lower cost. Integrating AI, especially deterministic AI, will help federal agencies deliver not just on the promise of AI, but their own promise to serve the American people.

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