MindPetal Agrees to Acquire Leading Intelligent Automation Provider VerticalApps
MindPetal has entered a definitive agreement to acquire VerticalApps, a leading provider of Intelligent Automation solutions to the federal government. This exciting development means that we are now better equipped than ever to help our customers tackle their most challenging mission problems.
With the additional capabilities and expertise that VerticalApps brings to our team – Intelligent Automation, RPA, AI/ML - we look forward to delivering even more innovative and effective solutions that are defining the future of work.
MindPetal Welcomes Ben Bowles as Senior Director for DOL
MindPetal, a digital modernization provider to the federal government, announced that Ben Bowles has joined MindPetal as Senior Director for Capture Management at the Department of Labor (DOL). Mr. Bowles brings more than 15 years of sales and capture management experience, including seven years as Appian Corporation's DOL Account Executive and more than a year as Appian's Singapore Public Sector Territory Director.
As MindPetal’s Senior Director for DOL, Mr. Bowles leads MindPetal’s capture management efforts at DOL including growth strategy and customer engagement. Sony George, CEO of MindPetal, commented on the announcement, “DOL was MindPetal's first customer in 2006, and continues to be our largest customer today. We are thrilled to add Ben to our DOL team and look forward to continuing to grow MindPetal’s engagement at DOL.”
MindPetal Announces New CIO-SP3 Task Order Award to Support OSHA Injury Tracking Application
MindPetal, a digital modernization service provider to the federal government, is pleased to announce the award of a new CIO-SP3 SB task order to provide full lifecycle services to support the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Injury Tracking Application (ITA) with operations, maintenance, development, modernization, and enhancements. OSHA's mission is to assure safe and healthful working conditions for America’s working men and women. ITA plays a crucial role in this mission by collecting and processing information, maintaining and reporting on OSHA data, and managing relationships with external entities and partners. Annually, employers submit workplace illness and injury reports using ITA, a public-facing website that supports self-service submission for employers detailing injuries on the job.
Michael Agrillo, EVP/COO of MindPetal, commented on the new task order award, “We are very pleased to work with OSHA to prioritize their evolving and emerging needs and with key OCIO teams including Business Applications Services (BAS) Oversight & Enforcement Branch, IT Security, Change Management, and Quality Assurance to ensure all required OCIO project management, development, testing, and documentation processes are followed."
MindPetal Welcomes John Hennigan as Senior Director for DHS
MindPetal, a digital modernization provider to the federal government, announced that John Hennigan has joined MindPetal as Senior Director for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Mr. Hennigan brings more than 25 years of DHS experience, including 20 years as a U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Officer and 6 years in management consulting and business development with DHS components including USCG, DHS Headquarters, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and Federal Protective Service (FPS). Mr. Hennigan earned an MBA from Old Dominion University, B.S. from the Coast Guard Academy, and is Project Management Professional (PMP) certified. In addition, he holds several DHS emergency management certifications including FEMA Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP) and FEMA Professional Continuity Practitioner – Level 1.
As MindPetal’s Senior Director for DHS, Mr. Hennigan leads MindPetal’s business development efforts at DHS including growth strategy and customer engagement. Sony George, CEO of MindPetal, commented on the announcement, “MindPetal began working with DHS in 2021, administering and modernizing USCIS's SharePoint infrastructure with more than 7,500 SharePoint sites supporting 23,000 USCIS staff. We are excited to build on that project success with John's addition to the MindPetal Team, and look forward to growing MindPetal's engagement at USCIS and across DHS components.”
MindPetal Announces New CIO-SP3 SB 8(a) Task Order Award to Support USCIS ECN and USCIS Connect
MindPetal, a digital modernization service provider to the federal government, is pleased to announce the award of a new CIO-SP3 SB 8(a) task order to provide SharePoint and Office 365 administration and modernization support to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), an agency of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Under this four-year task order, MindPetal and its subcontractor Planet Technologies will provide day to day operational support for the USCIS Enterprise Collaboration Network (ECN) and USCIS Connect, SharePoint environments that support more than 23,000 USCIS users with access to more than 7,500 USCIS SharePoint sites and subsites.
Michael Agrillo, EVP/COO of MindPetal, commented on the new task order award, “We are excited to start working with DHS on supporting the high-visibility ECN and USCIS Connect environments that are so critical to the overall mission. MindPetal has built a strong reputation for delivering excellent customer results, and it is our intent to continue to make major impacts for USCIS. On a personal note, I am pleased to partner with the team at Planet Technologies, a company I have known for more than twenty years, to deliver outstanding service to DHS.”
Michael Kleeblatt Joins MindPetal as Vice President for Business Development
MindPetal, a digital modernization service provider to the federal government, announced that Michael Kleeblatt has joined MindPetal as Vice President for Business Development. Mr. Kleeblatt brings more than 20 years of experience in business development at large businesses like Booz Allen Hamilton and Accenture and small to mid-size businesses like Amyx.
As Vice President for Business Development, Mr. Kleeblatt will lead execution of MindPetal's full business development lifecycle including account management, capture management, and proposal development, as well as enhancing MindPetal's brand recognition in the federal market space. Sony George, CEO of MindPetal, commented on the announcement, “All of us at MindPetal are excited to welcome Mike as the newest member of the MindPetal Leadership Team. We're counting on Mike's experience and relationships to help take MindPetal to the next level.”
MindPetal Welcomes Michael Agrillo as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
MindPetal, a digital modernization service provider to the federal government, announced that Michael Agrillo has joined MindPetal as Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Operating Officer (COO). Mr. Agrillo brings more than 25 years of experience managing federal technology contractors, including 17 years as EVP of OnPoint, a small business that grew to $50M+ in revenue and was ultimately acquired by Sapient in 2014. For the past four years Mr. Agrillo served as COO of Information International Associates (IIA), a $100M+ federal contractor that has completed multiple strategic acquisitions over the past three years. Mr. Agrillo holds a law degree from American University and a BA in Economics from Harvard University.
As MindPetal's EVP/COO, Mr. Agrillo will provide day-to-day leadership and oversight for MindPetal's client services and all corporate functions, including corporate growth strategy and customer engagement. Sony George, CEO of MindPetal, commented on the announcement, “All of us at MindPetal are thrilled to welcome Mike to the MindPetal Team. Attracting a senior executive of Mike's caliber with a proven track record of growth in the federal technology space reflects our corporate commitment to taking MindPetal to the next level.”
MindPetal Achieves ISO 20000 and ISO 27001 Certification
MindPetal, a digital modernization service provider to the federal government, announced that it has achieved ISO 27001:2013 and ISO 20000-1:2018 certification. The ISO 27001:2013 certification verifies the Information Security Management System (ISMS) used to protect MindPetal’s critical corporate infrastructure and business functions, while the ISO 20000-1:2018 certification recognizes that MindPetal's IT Service Management adheres to the ISO standard for support of services to commercial and government clients. In addition, MindPetal continues to maintain its ISO 9001:2015 certified Quality Management System for corporate management functions and its CMMI Maturity Level 3 for Development (CMMI-ML3 DEV) appraisal for software development.
Sony George, CEO of MindPetal, commented on the announcement, “MindPetal's ISO 27001 and ISO 20000 certifications, together with our existing ISO 9001 certification and CMMI-ML3 DEV appraisal, reflect MindPetal's focus on continuous improvement and quality assurance to better serve our customers and our employees.”
MindPetal Announces Release of National Parks Service Mobile App
MindPetal, a digital modernization service provider to the federal government, announced the deployment of a new mobile application for the National Parks Service (NPS).
The new NPS App, highlighted as a featured download on the Apple App Store and Google Play, provides visitors with current information about all 423 national parks. Unlike other third-party apps focused on a specific park, the NPS App was developed working directly with park rangers and provides a suite of features including Interactive Maps, Park Tours, Amenities, Accessibility, Offline Use, Virtual Postcards, Things to Do, and News, Alerts & Events. The NPS App release coincides with National Park Week and Earth Day.
Sony George, CEO of MindPetal, commented on the release, “We are excited to continue our partnership with the National Parks Service with the release of the new NPS App. This customer-focused product is just another example of how the federal government, through agencies like NPS, is working to enhance the lives of its citizens. All of us at MindPetal are proud to be part of this endeavor.”
MindPetal CEO Interview with WashingtonExec
On March 2, 2021, MindPetal President & CEO Sony George was interviewed by WashingtonExec. A link to the full interview is provided below:
https://washingtonexec.com/2021/03/we-are-the-company-that-makes-things-happen-sony-george-talks-mindpetal-culture-transformational-growth/#.YFDM651Kibg