Government Consulting Team Leadership | TEC Solutions - Government Advisory Services & Technical Engineering

Jennifer Ryanczak

Chief Financial Officer

As Chief Financial Officer, Ms. Ryanczak is responsible for all aspects of the company’s financial functions including financial strategy to ensure the company’s success, accounting, contract management, and corporate finance. She also manages the investment decision making and capital management. Ms. Ryanczak has over 25 years of experience in finance and business operations in small and large organizations. Prior to joining TEC Solutions, Ms. Ryanczak held leadership positions at a variety of companies supporting numerous government programs and agencies where she owned finance, data analysis, and contract operations. She has a proven track record building and leading teams dedicated to the efficient execution of government contracts.

Aaron Esposita

Founder, Chief Security Officer

Mr. Esposita is a founding partner and the Chief Security Officer (CSO) of TEC Solutions. He has over 23 years of engineering design, analysis, and program management experience supporting a variety of commercial and DoD customers. He is responsible for ensuring TEC Solutions complies with all Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) rules and regulations to maintain the corporate security posture. In addition to his CSO duties, he provides Science, Engineering, Technical, Analysis (SETA) support to DARPA for multiple programs in the fields of Hypersonics, Sensors, Advanced Weapons, and Propulsion Systems. He has created several programs and lead them from inception through flight testing and transition to the Services. He specializes in Operational Analysis and Operational System Weapon Effectiveness studies and has supported this research on multiple technology demonstration and weapon prototype vehicles.

In 2013, Mr. Esposita and Mr. Tallent founded TEC Solutions with the sole purpose of providing outstanding service to our government customers. We pride ourselves on hiring the absolute best, minimizing unnecessary bureaucracy and maximizing value to our clients.

Mr. Esposita earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Binghamton University and a Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute where his graduate research focused on Laser Propulsion for trans-atmospheric vehicles. In his free time, he enjoys snowboarding, hiking and motorcycle racing.

Srimal W. Choi

Chief Operating Officer

Ms. Srimal W. Choi is the Chief Operating Officer of TEC Solutions. Srimal has 25+ years of experience leading science and technology programs for the Government and industry. As COO, she is responsible for business execution, strategy, and customer relationships. In addition, she is a subject matter expert with deep technical expertise in space systems. Throughout her career, Srimal has successfully led cross-functional teams to implement strategies and deliver exceptional results that ensure operational excellence and customer satisfaction. Srimal graduated from MIT with a Masters’s in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, dual Bachelor’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering and Physics, and a minor in English Literature. She is also a graduate of the International Space University.

Matt Tallent

Founder, President

Matt Tallent is a founding partner and President of TEC Solutions. Matt has over 24 years of experience supporting the DoD with expertise in technical, financial, and program management support throughout the entire research and development program lifecycle. A success-driven and proven leader, Matt has successfully managed large teams of highly qualified experts in support of complex high-risk, high-reward programs. His experience in all aspects of R&D programs, combined with training in both Engineering and Administration, enables him to see business in a truly holistic manner, focusing on maximizing stakeholder objectives. Mr. Tallent earned both a Master of Engineering Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech.

Claire Shields

Director of Human Resources & Operations

Claire Shields joined TEC Solutions in 2020 with a combined 10 years of experience in the hospitality and healthcare industries. As the Human Resources Director, her top priority is fostering a culture that prioritizes care and connection. This means creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where all employees feel valued and have the resources they need to succeed. By fostering this culture, we not only improve the well-being and satisfaction of the TEC team but also drive the success and growth of our company. Ms. Shields graduated from George Mason University with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and is an HR Certified Professional through the Society of Human Resource Management.

Joseph Arrowood, PhD

Corporate Chief Scientist

Dr. Arrowood is Corporate Chief Scientist and a Subject Matter Expert with 25+ years of technical and scientific experience. He possesses subject matter expertise in advanced signal detection, classification, geolocation, tracking algorithms and implementations, as well as RF signal propagation, electromagnetics, and general signal processing. He is also adept and well versed at conceiving, planning, and conducting research and analysis in technological problem areas of considerable scope and complexity requiring unconventional or unique approaches and sophisticated research techniques. Dr. Arrowood received his Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate in Electrical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Rob Cowan

Founder, Executive Vice President

Mr. Cowan is founding partner and Executive Vice President. Rob has over 20 years of experience in the defense & aerospace industry with expertise in technical and program management support ranging from fundamental scientific investigations to full rate production platforms. Mr. Cowan’s career started as a Midshipman and Naval Aviator flying high-performance fixed wing aircraft. He has expertise working directly with senior-level decisionmakers to form, shape, fund, and operate high technology programs in direct support of our nation’s warfighters. Mr. Cowan has extensive experience in complex systems integration design, development, ground/flight test, and manufacturing, and holds an MBA and Bachelor Degree in Aerospace Engineering.

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