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Zekiah Technologies, Inc. is pleased to welcome Ermina Callera to the Software Engineering team! Mrs. Callera graduated from the University of Texas, where she received a degree in Computer Science Business Programming. For the last 22 years, her family has called Northern Virginia home. Before settling down locally, Mrs. Callera traveled all over the country as she followed her husband throughout his career as a service member of the United States Army.  Mrs. Callera developed deep ties with the US military through both her personal life and professional career. In addition to her service to…

At Zekiah Technologies, we believe in supporting the local community. By giving young people meaningful first-hand experience in their desired fields, Zekiah takes part in creating competent and qualified members of the workforce. We host a multitude of internship opportunities that vary in length and topics throughout the year. This summer, two sets of interns will be lending their talents and gaining invaluable experience alongside the experienced Zekiah employees. The second pair of interns joining us this summer are Kim Stuart and William Makell III (read about the first two here)! Our new interns: Kim…

Half of 2019 is already over and Independence Day, celebrating a part of our American history, is here once again. As people gather with family and friends to enjoy the outdoors, cookouts, and of course the fireworks, let’s take a moment to remember the reason we celebrate every July 4th.  Independence Day commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence – ratified on July 4th 1776. Unless you’re a history buff (or really paid attention in school) you may not know that North America was land of opportunity to European settlers in 16th and 17th…

Zekiah Technologies, Inc. is pleased to welcome Keith Anderson to our software development team! Mr. Anderson has deep ties to our military starting out as a “Navy brat” who lived in two countries and six states by the time he graduated high school. Opting to go Army in the 90’s he is a combat veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom in the early 2000’s. He’s also a dedicated husband and father of four, with one kid again breaking party lines and currently serving in the Marine Corps. Mr. Anderson professes not only a passion for Game…

At Zekiah Technologies, we believe in supporting the local community. By giving young people meaningful first-hand experience in their desired fields, Zekiah takes part in creating competent and qualified members of the workforce. We host a multitude of internship opportunities that vary in length and topics throughout the year. This summer, two sets of interns will be lending their talents and gaining invaluable experience alongside the experienced Zekiah employees. Our first pairing, Zachary Johnson and Jack Miller, started earlier this month and are working on exciting new Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence projects. Our new…

Zekiah Technologies, Inc. is pleased to welcome Steven Chaplin to our team! Mr. Chaplin hails from Sistersville, WV. Sistersville is located right on the shore of the Ohio River and boasts it’s very own ferry to Fly, Ohio. The ferry is the oldest in WV, in continuous operation since 1817, and one of only five ferries left on the Ohio River. After separating from the Army in 2014, he moved to St. Mary’s County, Southern Maryland. He is currently pursuing his degree in Computer Science from the University of Maryland University College. In his free…

A group of employees and their families volunteered last Saturday for the 31st annual Clean the Bay Day. Our team met at Caledon State Park in King George, VA to remove litter and debris from the shoreline of the Potomac River. While heavy rain and storms in some sites in the state made efforts more challenging than usual, Team Zekiah was lucky enough to enjoy a beautiful sunny day with a refreshing breeze. Our location offered a fun wagon ride to transport volunteers from the parking lot several miles to the water’s edge. Zekiah Employees…

While the mention of Memorial Day causes many Americans to feel joy in the unofficial “start of summer”, vacations, and backyard bar-b-ques, the meaning of Memorial Day is far more meaningful. While Armed Forces Day, held annually on the 3rd Saturday of May, is for those currently serving, and Veteran’s Day, held annually on November 11th, is for those who have served, Memorial Day, held annually on the last Monday of May, is to celebrate, honor, and remember those who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. An active duty family member of…

Zekiah Technologies is pleased to welcome Elham Shadan to the team. Mr. Shadan attended George Mason University where he graduated with a BS in Applied Information Technology with a concentration in information security. Prior to coming to Zekiah, Mr. Shadan worked in a network operation center where he learned linux, bash scripting, and networking. His experience in the field will be a valuable asset to the company. Mr. Shadan was fortunate to experience many interesting locales during his childhood, among them Copenhagen and New Delhi. The majority of his childhood was spent in Alexandria, VA,…

The Chesapeake Bay is one of the most iconic natural landmarks in Maryland and Virginia. Zekiah, whose namesake comes from the Zekiah natural wetlands in Southern Maryland, values the preservation of the local environment and wildlife. Volunteering at the Clean the Bay Day is part of Zekiah’s ongoing commitment to serving our local community. On June 1st, Zekiah will be participating in the 31st annual Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Clean the Bay Day, a state-wide initiative that strives to remove damaging waste from Virginia’s waterways. From 9 AM to noon, the volunteers will gather at Caledon…