Corporate Advisory Board
Esstek's Corporate Advisory Board is instrumental in shaping the company's business strategy and fostering growth across industries. Comprising seasoned professionals with extensive experience in corporate leadership, finance, and innovation, the board provides strategic guidance and market insights that help Esstek stay competitive and forward-thinking. Their expertise supports the development of impactful solutions, ensuring Esstek remains a leader in delivering value to its clients while navigating the dynamic business landscape.
The Esstek advisory board is a critical component of the business. Esstek strives for excellence and has a board that will continuously push for only the best for our customers and our community.
Sonia Walia Stein
Solutions Advisor
Sonia Walia Stein is a highly experienced Solutions Advisor with 18+ years in advanced technology, cybersecurity, and the public sector, specializing in navigating complex markets like the DoD and IC. Her expertise spans cybersecurity solution sales, enterprise IT management, and strategic sales initiatives at leading firms like Trustwave and IBM. Known for her ability to build strong client relationships and deliver innovative solutions, Sonia is a results-driven leader focused on advancing technology for security and efficiency. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Sonia cherishes spending time with her family, exploring new cultures, and traveling the world.
Sonia Walia Stein is a highly experienced Solutions Advisor with 18+ years in advanced technology, cybersecurity, and the public sector, specializing in navigating complex markets like the DoD and IC. Her expertise spans cybersecurity solution sales, enterprise IT management, and strategic sales initiatives at leading firms like Trustwave and IBM. Known for her ability to build strong client relationships and deliver innovative solutions, Sonia is a results-driven leader focused on advancing technology for security and efficiency. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Sonia cherishes spending time with her family, exploring new cultures, and traveling the world.
JP Snyder
Board Advisor
Sonia Walia Stein is a seasoned Solutions Advisor with over 18 years of experience in the advanced technology, cybersecurity, and public sector industries. With a strong background in driving innovative solutions and strategic sales, she has developed expertise in navigating the complexities of the Public Sector and Defense Industrial Base (DIB), including Federal Civilian, Department of Defense (DoD), and Intelligence Community (IC) markets.
Throughout her career, Sonia has demonstrated exceptional skills in cybersecurity solution sales, behavior-based detection and response, remote networking, enterprise IT and OT asset management, and database and search solutions. Her experience spans key roles at leading technology firms such as Trustwave, Lantronix (formerly Uplogix), MarkLogic, and IBM, where she has successfully led sales and business development initiatives to deliver cutting-edge solutions.
Sonia's ability to understand client needs, build trusted relationships, and deliver innovative solutions has earned her a reputation as a trusted advocate for public sector and DIB innovation. She is a results-driven leader with a passion for advancing technology solutions that address complex challenges in the cybersecurity and IT sectors.
Sonia is committed to helping organizations stay ahead of emerging threats and technology challenges through strategic, forward-thinking solutions that drive both security and operational efficiency.
JP Snyder is the CEO and Founder of Silverback Government Services (SGS), his company that provides a wide range of physical and cyber security solutions to government entities. JP specializes in bridging the needs of state and local governments with federal resources and solutions, helping to ensure robust security and operational efficiency. With a strong background in IT services and consulting, he brings a wealth of expertise to the industry. Prior to founding SGS, JP served in the military, where he was involved in high-risk combat operations, gaining invaluable leadership and strategic experience. His unique combination of military experience and industry knowledge positions him as a key advisor on security solutions for government entities.
Kelvin L. Moore
Board Advisor
Sonia Walia Stein is a seasoned Solutions Advisor with over 18 years of experience in the advanced technology, cybersecurity, and public sector industries. With a strong background in driving innovative solutions and strategic sales, she has developed expertise in navigating the complexities of the Public Sector and Defense Industrial Base (DIB), including Federal Civilian, Department of Defense (DoD), and Intelligence Community (IC) markets.
Throughout her career, Sonia has demonstrated exceptional skills in cybersecurity solution sales, behavior-based detection and response, remote networking, enterprise IT and OT asset management, and database and search solutions. Her experience spans key roles at leading technology firms such as Trustwave, Lantronix (formerly Uplogix), MarkLogic, and IBM, where she has successfully led sales and business development initiatives to deliver cutting-edge solutions.
Sonia's ability to understand client needs, build trusted relationships, and deliver innovative solutions has earned her a reputation as a trusted advocate for public sector and DIB innovation. She is a results-driven leader with a passion for advancing technology solutions that address complex challenges in the cybersecurity and IT sectors.
Sonia is committed to helping organizations stay ahead of emerging threats and technology challenges through strategic, forward-thinking solutions that drive both security and operational efficiency.
Kelvin L. Moore is a former U.S. Government Senior Executive with over 30 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT management, and national security matters. Known for driving innovation and modernizing Cybersecurity and IT operations, he has held and supported senior roles across several federal and intelligence agencies. His tenure included pivotal leadership at the U.S. Department of State, the Defense Information Systems Agency, Army Test and Evaluation Command, and as CISO and Deputy CIO at the U.S. Small Business Administration, where he led transformative cybersecurity and IT modernization efforts. After retiring from federal government service in 2024, Mr. Moore became the full-time CEO of MITACS, a company he founded in 2020. Under his leadership, MITACS has become a leader in cybersecurity and IT services supporting governments, NATO, and the private sector. A former U.S. Marine, Mr. Moore holds multiple professional certifications and enjoys golfing in his spare time.
Bill Rucker
Board Advisor
Sonia Walia Stein is a seasoned Solutions Advisor with over 18 years of experience in the advanced technology, cybersecurity, and public sector industries. With a strong background in driving innovative solutions and strategic sales, she has developed expertise in navigating the complexities of the Public Sector and Defense Industrial Base (DIB), including Federal Civilian, Department of Defense (DoD), and Intelligence Community (IC) markets.
Throughout her career, Sonia has demonstrated exceptional skills in cybersecurity solution sales, behavior-based detection and response, remote networking, enterprise IT and OT asset management, and database and search solutions. Her experience spans key roles at leading technology firms such as Trustwave, Lantronix (formerly Uplogix), MarkLogic, and IBM, where she has successfully led sales and business development initiatives to deliver cutting-edge solutions.
Sonia's ability to understand client needs, build trusted relationships, and deliver innovative solutions has earned her a reputation as a trusted advocate for public sector and DIB innovation. She is a results-driven leader with a passion for advancing technology solutions that address complex challenges in the cybersecurity and IT sectors.
Sonia is committed to helping organizations stay ahead of emerging threats and technology challenges through strategic, forward-thinking solutions that drive both security and operational efficiency.
Bill Rucker is an experienced technology leader with over 25 years in IT, Information Security, and the public sector. He has held executive-level roles in organizations such as Trustwave Government Solutions, where he provided leadership for operations, sales, and business development within the federal government. Bill has a proven track record of building client relationships, including overseeing over 100 government networks at Intellitactics, which was later acquired by Trustwave. He is passionate about driving innovation in cybersecurity and fostering public-private partnerships to defend against emerging threats. Bill holds a B.B.A from The Ohio State University and is an active member of several government-related organizations, including AFCEA, ACT/IAC, AFFIRM, and ATARC.
Asim Walia
Board Advisor
Sonia Walia Stein is a seasoned Solutions Advisor with over 18 years of experience in the advanced technology, cybersecurity, and public sector industries. With a strong background in driving innovative solutions and strategic sales, she has developed expertise in navigating the complexities of the Public Sector and Defense Industrial Base (DIB), including Federal Civilian, Department of Defense (DoD), and Intelligence Community (IC) markets.
Throughout her career, Sonia has demonstrated exceptional skills in cybersecurity solution sales, behavior-based detection and response, remote networking, enterprise IT and OT asset management, and database and search solutions. Her experience spans key roles at leading technology firms such as Trustwave, Lantronix (formerly Uplogix), MarkLogic, and IBM, where she has successfully led sales and business development initiatives to deliver cutting-edge solutions.
Sonia's ability to understand client needs, build trusted relationships, and deliver innovative solutions has earned her a reputation as a trusted advocate for public sector and DIB innovation. She is a results-driven leader with a passion for advancing technology solutions that address complex challenges in the cybersecurity and IT sectors.
Sonia is committed to helping organizations stay ahead of emerging threats and technology challenges through strategic, forward-thinking solutions that drive both security and operational efficiency.
Asim Walia is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience driving growth across IT and hospitality, demonstrated through leadership roles at companies like Binary Fountain and Sallie Mae. He excels in business development, sales management, and strategic planning, consistently fostering strategic partnerships and operational excellence. With a strong financial acumen and commitment to innovation, Asim focuses on building sustainable business models that deliver measurable results. In addition to his professional achievements, Asim cherishes spending time with his wife and two lovely children.
Sonu Singh
Board Advisor
Sonia Walia Stein is a seasoned Solutions Advisor with over 18 years of experience in the advanced technology, cybersecurity, and public sector industries. With a strong background in driving innovative solutions and strategic sales, she has developed expertise in navigating the complexities of the Public Sector and Defense Industrial Base (DIB), including Federal Civilian, Department of Defense (DoD), and Intelligence Community (IC) markets.
Throughout her career, Sonia has demonstrated exceptional skills in cybersecurity solution sales, behavior-based detection and response, remote networking, enterprise IT and OT asset management, and database and search solutions. Her experience spans key roles at leading technology firms such as Trustwave, Lantronix (formerly Uplogix), MarkLogic, and IBM, where she has successfully led sales and business development initiatives to deliver cutting-edge solutions.
Sonia's ability to understand client needs, build trusted relationships, and deliver innovative solutions has earned her a reputation as a trusted advocate for public sector and DIB innovation. She is a results-driven leader with a passion for advancing technology solutions that address complex challenges in the cybersecurity and IT sectors.
Sonia is committed to helping organizations stay ahead of emerging threats and technology challenges through strategic, forward-thinking solutions that drive both security and operational efficiency.
Sonu Singh is an accomplished entrepreneur and technology executive. With over 20 years of leadership experience, Sonu has a proven track record of building and scaling innovative companies. He is the Founder and CEO of District Media House LLC, where he focuses on creating impactful content around geopolitics, law enforcement, and the U.S. Federal government. Previously, he served as the President and CEO of 1901 Group, a Leidos company, for over 13 years, leading strategic growth and operations. His career also includes significant roles at SRA International and Spectrum Solutions Group, where he contributed to the design and implementation of ERP systems for federal agencies. Outside of his professional life, Sonu is a proud father of three children—two lovely young women and a 13-year-old son.
Tiffany Bailey
Board Advisor
Sonia Walia Stein is a seasoned Solutions Advisor with over 18 years of experience in the advanced technology, cybersecurity, and public sector industries. With a strong background in driving innovative solutions and strategic sales, she has developed expertise in navigating the complexities of the Public Sector and Defense Industrial Base (DIB), including Federal Civilian, Department of Defense (DoD), and Intelligence Community (IC) markets.
Throughout her career, Sonia has demonstrated exceptional skills in cybersecurity solution sales, behavior-based detection and response, remote networking, enterprise IT and OT asset management, and database and search solutions. Her experience spans key roles at leading technology firms such as Trustwave, Lantronix (formerly Uplogix), MarkLogic, and IBM, where she has successfully led sales and business development initiatives to deliver cutting-edge solutions.
Sonia's ability to understand client needs, build trusted relationships, and deliver innovative solutions has earned her a reputation as a trusted advocate for public sector and DIB innovation. She is a results-driven leader with a passion for advancing technology solutions that address complex challenges in the cybersecurity and IT sectors.
Sonia is committed to helping organizations stay ahead of emerging threats and technology challenges through strategic, forward-thinking solutions that drive both security and operational efficiency.
Tiffany Bailey is a seasoned C-suite executive with over 20 years of experience in leadership, strategy, and technology-driven transformations across the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the Federal Government. Known for driving productivity and business growth, Tiffany led key initiatives at the U.S. Department of Labor and played a pivotal role in the FDIC’s response to the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history, a milestone recognized by CNN. She also collaborated with the U.S. Treasury to streamline agency efficiency during a transformative period. A Certified PMP, BRM, and ITIL professional, Tiffany excels in CX, business development, and executive leadership. She is a licensed life coach, international best-selling author, and Vice Chair of the American Council for Technology - Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC). Tiffany is passionate about mentoring and empowering others, having received several accolades, including the Governor's Award for her work with small businesses.
Asim Walia
Board Advisor
Asim Walia is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience driving growth across IT and hospitality, demonstrated through leadership roles at companies like Binary Fountain and Sallie Mae. He excels in business development, sales management, and strategic planning, consistently fostering strategic partnerships and operational excellence. With a strong financial acumen and commitment to innovation, Asim focuses on building sustainable business models that deliver measurable results. In addition to his professional achievements, Asim cherishes spending time with his wife and two lovely children.
Bill Rucker
Board Advisor
Bill Rucker is an experienced technology leader with over 25 years in IT, Information Security, and the public sector. He has held executive-level roles in organizations such as Trustwave Government Solutions, where he provided leadership for operations, sales, and business development within the federal government. Bill has a proven track record of building client relationships, including overseeing over 100 government networks at Intellitactics, which was later acquired by Trustwave. He is passionate about driving innovation in cybersecurity and fostering public-private partnerships to defend against emerging threats. Bill holds a B.B.A from The Ohio State University and is an active member of several government-related organizations, including AFCEA, ACT/IAC, AFFIRM, and ATARC.
JP Snyder
Board Advisor
JP Snyder is the CEO and Founder of Silverback Government Services (SGS), a company that provides a wide range of physical and cyber security solutions to government entities. In addition to his leadership role at SGS, JP specializes in bridging the needs of state and local governments with federal resources, ensuring robust security and operational efficiency. He is also certified as an Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Officer and is recognized as a Subject Matter Expert on Terrorism and Force Protection by the Department of Defense. JP is a Service-Disabled U.S. Navy veteran and has received numerous accolades, including the Coast Guard Unit Commendation ribbon and the "Patriot Employer" award. He has specialized training in military disciplines like Intelligence, Counterintelligence, Counterinsurgency, and is a recognized athlete and martial artist. As a philanthropist, he leads the Warriors 2 Work foundation and continues to serve as a leader and security expert, advising government entities and private organizations globally.
Kelvin L. Moore
Board Advisor
Kelvin L. Moore is a former U.S. Government Senior Executive with over 30 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT management, and national security matters. Known for driving innovation and modernizing Cybersecurity and IT operations, he has held and supported senior roles across several federal and intelligence agencies. His tenure included pivotal leadership at the U.S. Department of State, the Defense Information Systems Agency, Army Test and Evaluation Command, and as CISO and Deputy CIO at the U.S. Small Business Administration, where he led transformative cybersecurity and IT modernization efforts. After retiring from federal government service in 2024, Mr. Moore became the full-time CEO of MITACS, a company he founded in 2020. Under his leadership, MITACS has become a leader in cybersecurity and IT services supporting governments, NATO, and the private sector. A former U.S. Marine, Mr. Moore holds multiple professional certifications and enjoys golfing in his spare time.
Sonu Singh
Board Advisor
Sonu Singh is an accomplished entrepreneur and technology executive. With over 20 years of leadership experience, Sonu has a proven track record of building and scaling innovative companies. He is the Founder and CEO of District Media House LLC, where he focuses on creating impactful content around geopolitics, law enforcement, and the U.S. Federal government. Previously, he served as the President and CEO of 1901 Group, a Leidos company, for over 13 years, leading strategic growth and operations. His career also includes significant roles at SRA International and Spectrum Solutions Group, where he contributed to the design and implementation of ERP systems for federal agencies. Outside of his professional life, Sonu is a proud father of three children—two lovely young women and a 13-year-old son.
Tiffany Bailey
Board Advisor
Tiffany Bailey is a seasoned C-suite executive with over 20 years of experience in leadership, strategy, and technology-driven transformations across the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the Federal Government. Known for driving productivity and business growth, Tiffany led key initiatives at the U.S. Department of Labor and played a pivotal role in the FDIC’s response to the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history, a milestone recognized by CNN. She also collaborated with the U.S. Treasury to streamline agency efficiency during a transformative period. A Certified PMP, BRM, and ITIL professional, Tiffany excels in CX, business development, and executive leadership. She is a licensed life coach, international best-selling author, and Vice Chair of the American Council for Technology - Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC). Tiffany is passionate about mentoring and empowering others, having received several accolades, including the Governor's Award for her work with small businesses.
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