(April 26, 2005 Rockville, MD) – Systalex Corporation, a leading information and IT solutions provider serving the Federal sector, announced that Mr. Robert Ford has joined Systalex’s executive management team and will serve as Vice President of Technology Solutions.
With more than 25 years of hands on experience building IT professional service organizations and leading client-focused consulting practices, Mr. Ford will oversee service delivery for key clients, including the Department of Commerce, and develop and guide the Company’s long-term growth strategy. In addition, Mr. Ford will identify and build service competencies and expertise that meet the demands of Systalex’s client base.
Mr. Ford brings to Systalex a background that includes operations, business development, client support, development engineering management, and business planning all within the Federal sector.
Systalex President and CEO, Weipo Liao, characterized Mr. Ford’s inclusion in the executive management team as a major step forward in growing the company and enabling the organization to build upon its superior track record of customer service and past performance. “Bob brings a deep understanding of the Federal sector in critical areas, including client support, technology, custom development, implementation processes and Oracle solutions. His leadership and diverse client experience are invaluable and I look forward to working with him to deliver cost-effective solutions that make our clients better,” said Mr. Liao.
Mr. Ford has directed implementation efforts in document management, production workflow, imaging, archival systems, and Oracle technology solutions for seven DC-area companies. These include Plexus, Federal Data/DoxSys, SESI, SER, PTFS and Oracle Corporation. Mr. Ford has a Bachelors degree in Political Science from UC Davis, and a Masters in Public Administration from Golden Gate University.
About Systalex
At Systalex, we enable clients to more effectively access and share information across their enterprise. Founded in 1993, Systalex provides hands-on functional and technical expertise to Federal agencies in support of implementation and operations of financial, information and administrative systems. Systalex is a certified 8(a) professional services firm that has a superior track record creating business value from portal and other knowledge management technologies. Past and present clients include the Department of Commerce, including the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the Bureau of the Census, as well as, the Environmental Protection Agency, the United States Marine Corps, and the United States Postal Service.