Miguel Collado
Chief Executive Officer, Chief Technology Officer, and President
Miguel Collado is a principal and co-founder of Technica Corporation and serves as CEO and CTO for the company. As an owner/operator, Miguel guides our corporate management, develops strategic partnerships, and leads our technical capability development. He is also the senior level visionary in technical specialties and innovation including low-cost high-performance computing, big data analytics, and software application development. Prior to establishing Technica, Miguel was a principal engineer at Computer Sciences Corporation, and BBN, leading field and innovation activities for federal civilian government markets. He holds a B.S. in Computer Sciences from La Salle University.
Rhonda Freeman
Senior Vice President - Engineering
Rhonda Freeman serves as Senior Vice President of Engineering and Technica’s Innovation Research and Development (IR&D) Lab providing Network Engineering and Software Engineering management services to various Technica Corporation government clients.
She has technically supervised and implemented many communications projects, including systems projects, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)-based software implementation projects, optical equipment installations, and large-scale Internet Protocol (IP) network implementations. Rhonda’s direct experience includes managing projects from laboratory testing through implementation and ongoing systems support. She holds a Post Master’s Certificate in Telecommunications, a M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetics and Communications, and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering.
Riaz Siddiqui
Vice President - Finance and Accounting
Riaz Siddiqui is responsible for the management of accounting operations, external audit coordination, internal control, financial systems and revenue recognition at Technica. Riaz is responsible for treasury and cash management functions and assists the Business Development department with acquisition due diligence and financial evaluation. He is experienced with the preparation of incurred cost submissions and has worked with DCAA auditors. Riaz works closely with other operational divisions to analyze project results and directs the development of tools for managing operational goals such as Costpoint and T&E upgrade and implementation. He holds a M.B.A. in Finance from Strayer University, and a B.S. in Accounting from St. John’s University.
Steve Hatch
Director of Human Resources
Steve Hatch is the Head of Human Resources, Marketing & Communications for Technica, leading all functions including workforce strategy design, talent management, talent acquisition, total rewards, employee engagement, and marketing & communications strategy.
Before joining Technica, Steve held senior leadership positions in Human Resources and Talent Acquisition at Booz Allen Hamilton and Lockheed Martin, as well as did strategic HR consulting work with start-ups to small-size companies. Steve is an experienced executive with more than 20 years of experience leading, developing and, executing key initiatives including: new business acquisition integrations, compensation methodology design & market pricing, joint venture talent acquisition organizational design, multi-million dollar RFP and program staffing strategies, workforce planning, coaching and leadership development, talent attraction strategy, and diversity and inclusion.
Steve holds an MBA from The George Washington University with an emphasis in Organizational Behavior and a B.S in Business Management from Brigham Young University with an emphasis in Organizational Behavior and a minor in Psychology. Along with his formal education, Steve has an active SPHR certification and was a certified Executive Coach.
Lori Beckert
Director, Technology Solutions & Business Services, SEWP Program Manager
As Director, Technology Solutions & Business Services, SEWP Program Manager, Lori Beckert is responsible for managing a diverse team of individuals that support the growth of strategic OEM partnerships in the Technology Solutions team of Technica. This includes managing the business development process for Technology Solution opportunities, managing the development of marketing and vendor relations plans, and aligning the business development and engineering team with the vendor strategy.
Lori has 20 years of experience supporting public sector customers. At Technica, she has been responsible for Accounting, Purchasing, Warehousing, Sales Operations, and NASA SEWP Program Management. Prior to joining Technica, Lori held General Manager positions within multiple retail businesses and other business office environments providing her a long history in customer service.
Larry Gusman
Legal Counsel
Larry Gusman serves as the Legal Counsel and is responsible for providing comprehensive legal solutions on public sector and commercial contracts, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, Intellectual Property Rights, and data privacy and security risk management. His expertise includes navigating complex regulatory environments, negotiating contracts, and implementing strategies to mitigate risks and drive market growth.
Larry's professional accomplishments reflect his proficiency in the legal field, including a judicial clerkship with the Honorable Roger J. Miner of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and appointment as an Assistant United States Attorney for Washington, D.C., negotiating contracts resulting in over $750 million in revenue, advising on cybersecurity protocols for cloud solutions, and successfully leading an international joint venture project under budget and ahead of schedule. With a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Virginia Tech and a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from American University Washington College of Law, Larry brings a strong academic background and a wealth of practical experience to his role, making him a valuable asset in ensuring legal compliance and fostering business success.