The Department of Homeland Security's Chief of Digital Forensics is preparing to retire from federal service and is looking for a business development or other corporate opportunity in the Washington DC Metro Area. He can retire within thirty days of notice, and will have no "cooling off" period - he will be able to go to work immediately, and will retain his TS security clearance. From a Business Development perspective, his current role has made him uniquely placed to identify a number of DHS needs and capability gaps. - He has been recognized for expanding the use of cloud-based licensing and other COTS technology to meet the agency’s demand increased investigative efficiency, increasing the number of field offices with access to these tools from 30 to 110 in FY ’24. - He has oversight for procuring the materials used to train and equip HSI’s 400+ computer forensic analysts. - His other responsibilities include product testing, and representing HSI on technical research and working groups to develop technical solutions and advanced capabilities. - This work has also included incorporating UAS technology. - He also serves as a member of the Criminal Investigations and Network Analysis (CINA) board of directors. This body provides federal funding to colleges and universities for DHS-related research, giving him access to academic and industry knowledge and contacts. Prior to his current assignment in the Cyber Crimes Center, he served in Immigrations and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Office of Professional Responsibility, and maintains deep connections across HSI, ICE, and other federal agencies. If you are interested in meeting him, please call us at 202.838.6190, or send an email to info@syzygstrategic.com
Syzygy Strategic
Staffing and Recruiting
A Washington DC-Based Executive Consulting SDVOSB focused on supporting GOVCON, National Defense and Security Firms
About us
SYZYGY: The nearly straight-line configuration of three celestial bodies - such as the sun, moon, and earth during a solar or lunar eclipse. We chose this name because it expresses our view that to succeed in Executive Recruiting, there has to be an alignment of interests between our client company, the candidate we are recruiting, and ourselves. When we have achieved SYZYGY, then we will all be successful and happy. SO... What do we do? - Executive Recruiting We know a lot of interesting people. Those interesting people know even more people, who are often even more interesting. If you are looking for either highly-qualified and experienced people to round out your Leadership Team, or specialized technicians with security clearances, we can certainly find them. - Research and Fact Papers Good decisions require solid, verifiable and impartial facts. We learned that hard lesson on the battlefield where wishful thinking gets people hurt - or worse. As a third-party provider, we are immune to the organizational group-think that is so prevalent in some businesses. Our professional reputation and success relies upon our accuracy, and not our ability to play office politics or prepare for our next professional move. If you ask us a question, we will provide the best and most truthful, up-to-date, and fact-founded answer we can find. Sources will be cited and linked where appropriate. - Opinions & Analyses In the absence of hard facts, decision-makers are sometimes forced to make their decisions based on valid assumptions and credible opinion. In addition to hard facts, the other byproducts of research and study should be valid assumptions and credible opinions, and we certainly have those! We can help your organization "look ahead" to assess the business and political risks you might face with various courses of actions you might be considering. We have never been shy about telling people what we think.
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- Staffing and Recruiting
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- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington DC
- Type
- Self-Owned
- Founded
- 2023
- Specialties
- Executive Recruiting, Research Papers, Succession Planning, and Board Recruitment
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Principal/Owner at Syzygy Strategic SDVOSB | Retired Soldier & Disabled Combat Veteran | GOVCON, Defense & Technology
I have spent the past several days doing some business reconnaissance and exploring the Norfolk and Virginia Beach area for possible expansion and BD opportunities. The area is BOOMING! I want to give a special thanks to Diane Raihle of the Hampton Roads Chamber - Virginia’s largest - for giving me an excellent orientation to the area, and to Heather Platz, REALTOR®, MRP of THE REAL ESTATE GROUP LLC for a market overview that really helped us map out our week. More to follow as things develop in this area.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US! One year ago today, we made the leap from working for someone else, to working for OURSELF! We were profitable within six months, and we remain profitable today. We knew then that we could be leaner, faster, and more efficient than our previous employer, and thereby provide better and less expensive service to our clients. And THAT is precisely what we have done! If you are looking for that "Unicorn" with the rare experience, training, and/or security clearance, we can find them. And we guarantee our work. Give us a call at 202.226.6768, or drop us an email: info@syzygystrategic.com Or, you can simply "feed the algorithm" by hitting LIKE on this post and telling us CONGRATULATIONS! in the comments. 😊
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“Syzygy” means an alignment of three elements. In our case those three elements are the “client”, the “candidate”, and “us”. When the interests and aspirations of all three parties are aligned, then we have crafted a successful and lasting deal. We CERTAINLY created “syzygy” here with this one! CONGRATULATIONS to both Ronald Appel and Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC!
Join us in welcoming Ronald Appel to the Harmonia Team! ☀ Ronald Appel, Jr. is Harmonia’s Vice President for Law Enforcement and Cyber. He has over 30 years of law enforcement experience to include 24 years with U.S. Immigration and Custom Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). Mr. Appel was recently the acting Deputy Assistant Director for HSI’s Cyber and Operational Technology division serving as the senior executive managing a $170M discretionary budget with 330 direct reports. In this capacity he supported HSI and the Department of Homeland Security by improving methods for managing different types of information and operational technology and directed how those tools were shared with other agencies and organizations. Cyber and Operational Technology also houses HSI’s Innovation Laboratory and Technical Operations Center. Both directly support HSI’s law enforcement and mission support programs by helping to develop major advancements in technology used to combat crime. Prior to this assignment, Mr. Appel was the Division Chief for the Department of Homeland Security’s Cyber Crimes Center which provided a wide range of digital forensic, cyber intelligence and investigative support for HSI and the Department of Homeland Security. The Cyber Crimes Center provided programmatic oversight, training and coordination for cyber-enabled and cyber-dependent criminal investigations. Mr. Appel managed a $75M discretionary budget and had 220 direct reports which included special agents/criminal investigators, technical experts, intelligence officers, Department of Defense (DoD) personnel, Information Technology, human resource and administrative support personnel as well as contractors. Mr. Appel holds a B.S. in Computer Forensics and Digital Investigations from Champlain College and graduated Summa Cum Laude. Welcome to Harmonia Ron! ☀ #Harmonia #HereAtHarmonia #Welcome
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Truly happy for our friend Ronald Appel and proud to have helped him transition to his next career in private commerce! Well done, Ron! Lookup forward to your future success!
Vice President and Subject Matter Expert for Law Enforcement and Cyber at the Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC
Today is my last day at Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). I am retiring after 30 years in law enforcement. The past 24 years I have served as a special agent with HSI and it's predecessor agency the U.S. Customs Service Office of Investigations. Today also happens to be the 235th birthday of the U.S. Customs Service. It was a fantastic experience and I am grateful to have met many remarkable people along the way. I have been very fortunate to have had positive people influence my life and I'll continue to do my best to pay that forward. Thank you to my family and friends for putting up with me. I'm excited to see what is coming during this next chapter.
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We are quite pleased to announce that we have just concluded a successful talent search for HunaTek! We were initially contracted to find a security-cleared Program Manager for their Life Cycle Cost Estimation team... ... but our search yielded more than that! Thanks to our efforts and their innovative thinking, they now have BOTH a new Program Manager, AND a new Portfolio Manager for Life Cycle Cost Estimation! Now THAT is EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS! Very happy for them, and thankful for an opportunity to work with the great team of folks at HunaTek! 🙂 Very much looking forward to our next opportunity for collaboration! If you are interested in seeing what Syzygy Strategic can do for you, give us a call. 202.838.6190, or email us at: info@syzygystrategic.com
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We are seeking an SMT Process Engineer - New Product Specialist for a full-time career position in the New York City Metropolitan Area. This position will report directly to the VP of Operations. (If you are looking for a position with promotion potential... THIS is it!) The company is proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace on Long Island! Their culture is collaborative, they have team building events, company picnics, special event days and an employee game room, and the dress code is casual. The New Product SMT process engineer is responsible the evaluation of new product designs with an eye towards efficient high quality repeatable manufacturing process. The process engineer will be supporting a high mix, low volume environment. They are tasked with resolving process challenges, including SMT/TH defects and assembly flow improvements. Additionally, they conduct operator training on new or updated technologies, coordinate first piece activities, and facilitate process defect reviews. The SMT process engineer will be working in an AS9100 quality system. This position offers comprehensive and competitive packages including: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Company-provided Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance Long-term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tax-deferred 401K with company matching contributions Vacation, holidays, sick Employee tuition reimbursement Business casual dress environment Relocation Assistance is available for this position. Schedule: M-F Day Shift (some hybrid flexibility is available, based upon production schedule) Work Requirements: - Evaluate new engineering designs for manufacturability and work collaboratively to resolve findings - Evaluate new SMT technologies and methodologies to support new product designs - Manage a complete SMT line / knowledge of all elements of an SMT line - Troubleshoot production related defects and improving processes to root cause resolution - Thorough understanding of the current manufacturing equipment limitations - Optimization of manufacturing processes, including change-over/setups, to maximize production efficiency - Function in a team-based mindset to ensure buy in from all relevant parties Qualifications: - Good working knowledge/understanding of Circuit CAM, Valor, and Gerber is REQUIRED - BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience - Several years New Product Introduction experience, Emphasis on DFM - 5+ years of directly related SMT manufacturing experience - IPC-610/JSTD-001 certification - Thorough understanding of current manufacturing equipment limitations - Programming knowledge of all elements of an SMT line MUST ALREADY BE A CITIZEN, OR A PERMANENT RESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA For more information, either respond directly to this post, or send an email to: info@syzygystrategic.com You may also call us at 202.838.6190, M-F - 9am to 5pm
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The current Chief of the FBI's National Joint Terrorism Task Force – serving in this capacity from May 2022 to Present - is preparing to retire this Summer. He is the Senior FBI Leader responsible for operational management and strategic development of a 60-person task force composed of government personnel, subject matter experts, contract staff, and representatives from over 33 agencies across the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and private sector organizations. Highly accomplished and results-focused with exemplary service, specializing in crisis management, special event operations, and national security initiatives, backed by expertise in program management, strategic development, and intelligence coordination. Demonstrated excellence in forging multi-agency collaborations and steering all aspects of the FBI’s National Joint Terrorism Task Force. Proven track record of team building, strategic problem solving, refining intelligence-sharing processes, and implementing best practices across all FBI field offices. Subject matter expert in managing high-profile investigations and crisis response, bringing unparalleled expertise in risk management, threat mitigation, and command center operations. Managed the development, expenditures, and activities of the Task Force while executing a $14M budget. Certifications include: - Active TS/SCI Security Clearance with Polygraph - FBI Certified Crisis Management Coordinator - FBI Certified WMD Coordinator - NIMS ICS 300/400 Certified - Intelligence Community - Joint Duty Certification If you would like to know more, or would like us to arrange an introduction, please email us at: info@syzygstrateigc.com, or call us at 202.838.6190
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HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! We’ll see you all next week! https://lnkd.in/eg2zhg_W
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The current Chief of the FBI's National Joint Terrorism Task Force – serving in this capacity from May 2022 to Present - is preparing to retire this Summer. He is the Senior FBI Leader responsible for operational management and strategic development of a 60-person task force composed of government personnel, subject matter experts, contract staff, and representatives from over 33 agencies across the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and private sector organizations. Highly accomplished and results-focused with exemplary service, specializing in crisis management, special event operations, and national security initiatives, backed by expertise in program management, strategic development, and intelligence coordination. Demonstrated excellence in forging multi-agency collaborations and steering all aspects of the FBI’s National Joint Terrorism Task Force. Proven track record of team building, strategic problem solving, refining intelligence-sharing processes, and implementing best practices across all FBI field offices. Subject matter expert in managing high-profile investigations and crisis response, bringing unparalleled expertise in risk management, threat mitigation, and command center operations. Managed the development, expenditures, and activities of the Task Force while executing a $14M budget. Certifications include: - Active TS/SCI Security Clearance with Polygraph - FBI Certified Crisis Management Coordinator - FBI Certified WMD Coordinator - NIMS ICS 300/400 Certified - Intelligence Community - Joint Duty Certification If you would like to know more, or would like us to arrange an introduction, please email us at: info@syzygstrateigc.com, or call us at 202.838.6190
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