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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…

Zekiah Technologies, Inc. was recently awarded a GSA Information Technology Schedule 70 (IT70) contract. This five-year contract, with the potential of three, five-year options to follow, will enable Zekiah Technologies to partner with U.S. government agencies, federal, state and local buyers to deliver their technology services. The IT70 is a streamlined resource of preferred vendors that offer the tools and expertise needed to shorten procurement cycles, ensure compliance, and drive value around technology products, services and solutions for government agencies. GSA IT Schedule 70 is the largest and most used acquisition vehicle by federal government agencies. This…

As the saying goes “If you’re not learning, you’re not growing”. Our team had the opportunity to grow this week during our Lunch Bunch. These gatherings provide a great opportunity for our staff to share ideas and socialize with colleagues over lunch. Zekiah holds Lunch Bunches regularly to promote learning, introduce our growing staff, and keep employees up to date on the best way to support our customers. At Zekiah, we take pride in our ability to solve our customers’ challenges with technology. We thrive on taking complex, tedious procedures and applying technology to streamline…

Zekiah Technologies is pleased to announce that Shannon Hicks has joined our team of Software Developers. Ms. Hicks is an alumni of both Aspen University and the International Academy of Design and Technology and earned a B.F.A. in Graphic Design and Master of Science in Technology with a specialization in Web Development. She uses her educational background and skillset to appreciate both the design and functionality of web applications.  Ms. Hicks comes from a military family and they have some interesting trivia: due to their parent’s frequent traveling, each of the four siblings were born…

Zekiah Technologies, Inc. is proud to announce its selection as a Prime Contractor to the Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEASYSCOM) for their Next Generation SeaPort (SeaPort-NxG) Multiple Award Contract (MAC). SeaPort-NxG is the Navy's electronic platform for acquiring support services in 23 separate areas that include Engineering Support Services, Software Engineering, Research and Development, Program Management Support Services, Financial Analysis and Budget Support, Information System (IS) Development, Information Assurance (IA), and Information Technology (IT) Support. DoD estimates the government will procure $5B worth of services annually through SeaPort-NxG, which contains a five-year base…

Zekiah Technologies is pleased to announce that Ina Sanabria has joined our team of Software Developers. Ms. Sanabria is a native of Southern Maryland but recently married and purchased a home in King George, Va. She is an alumni of both the College of Southern Maryland and University of Maryland, University College and earned her degree in Computer Science with a minor in Web Development. When she’s not at a keyboard Ms. Sanabria enjoys crafting unique, artisan items, cooking, and baking. With the winter holidays fast approaching it is unofficially “Cookie Season” according to Ina…

Zekiah Technologies is pleased to announce that Crystal Thompson has joined our team of Software Developers. Ms. Thompson was a military brat and experienced growing up in many locations during her mother’s 20 years of service. While the civilian world may still find the term “brat” unseemly, as government contractors we at Zekiah know the term to be one of endearment and respect, and are excited to utilize the nimble mindset made possible by her diversified upbringing. Ms. Thompson has a strong background in graphic design and Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) but she shifted her…

Zekiah Technologies is pleased to announce that Collin Brooks has joined our team of Software Developers. Mr. Brooks was born in Washington, D.C. and is a native of Southern Maryland. He has been working in the IT industry for eight years and is currently pursuing his degree in Computer Science. Mr. Brooks states that he’s “…very happy to have been hired on Zekiah's team of professionals as a Junior Web Developer.” Among Mr. Brooks’s other talents, he has published two mobile games, available on the Google Play Store, with over 70,000 combined installs. Mr. Brooks’s…

Zekiah Technologies is pleased to announce that Christina Entzian has joined our team of Administrative staff. Ms. Entzian graduated from Goucher College with a degree in Psychology and English in 2003. She is a Southern Maryland native and has developed strong ties to the community through her work with the local equine industry. Ms. Entzian will be providing a variety of support functions to our contracting, marketing, and administration departments and is excited to put her creativity and English background to use. Ms. Entzian is already familiar with Zekiah through a family member who works…