Dawn Halfaker and Sudhakar Kesavan Join Harmonia Board of Directors
Industry veterans to advise and support growth plans of company
Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC (Harmonia), a provider of innovative technology solutions to the U.S. Federal Government, today announced the addition of Dawn Halfaker and Sudhakar Kesavan to their Board of Directors. In this role, they will advise company leadership on the development and advancement of strategic organic and acquisitive growth plans.
Harmonia delivers advanced technologies allowing customers to harness the power of data to ensure mission success. The company utilizes Agile and DevSecOps approaches for the modernization of systems and software as well as the advancement of AI and machine learning, cybersecurity, data, and cloud modernization capabilities. Harmonia recently announced the addition of Maveris to their portfolio, greatly enhancing the company’s cybersecurity capabilities as well as bringing deep experience with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
“We are honored to have access to the kind of experience Dawn and Sudhakar provide,” said Damon Griggs, CEO and Chairman of Harmonia. “As we look to build our business into a $1B platform that supports agencies in advancing their missions, we value the expertise of professionals who have successfully grown innovative companies that were highly focused on customer success and employee growth.”
Halfaker founded and built Halfaker and Associates into a multi-million dollar technology firm that created end-to-end digital solutions for government organizations. She drove the exponential growth of the company until its sale to SAIC in 2021. Halfaker has remained connected to her mission to provide opportunities for veterans to continue their service to their country through work and entrepreneurship in the private sector. Her Continuing to Serve Foundation supports Veteran entrepreneurs and Veteran owned businesses.
“I am delighted to be lending my business counsel and bringing insights from my past work solving challenges of significant strategic and operational importance said Halfaker. “Harmonia is well positioned to make a tremendous impact on how government utilizes data and technology.”
Kesavan leveraged the buyout of ICF from its parent, ICF Kaiser Engineers Inc in 1999 and in the following 20 years doubled the size of the company every five years. He completed and integrated 22 acquisitions and led the company’s successful IPO and second offering. Kesavan left his CEO post in 2019 and served as Executive Chairman through 2020. He has lent his talent and expertise on the boards of a number of government IT companies including ABM, Cadmus, and Dexis as well as serving on the board of INOVA Health System.
“I am excited to join Harmonia at this key stage of their growth journey,” said Kesavan. “I am looking forward to being part of the decisions that will drive Harmonia’s investments in people and innovation to ensure they continue to serve as trusted advisors to their federal customers.”
About Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC
Harmonia delivers powerful advanced technologies to help federal government clients harness the power of data to ensure mission success. Harmonia’s growth has been fueled by a skilled, technical employee base that delivers differentiated solutions for AI/ML, Cybersecurity, Cloud Optimization, and Data Science and Analytics. Harmonia proudly supports a diverse federal customer base including DHS, USDA, USCB, FDIC, and DoD through a portfolio of best-in-class contract vehicles and established network of partners. For more information, please visit www.harmonia.com/.