Our Leadership Team

Over the course of his career, Jack has led or advised 100+ enterprise and government transformation initiatives, supporting a significant portion of the Fortune 100, major financial institutions, healthcare payers, insurers, and civilian and defense agencies. His work consistently centers on modernizing legacy systems, integrating complex enterprise platforms, and resolving technically challenging, mission-critical problems while delivering measurable operational and cost efficiencies.

Prior to founding HyerTek, Jack held senior leadership and technical roles at IBM, Oracle, and SRA International (now General Dynamics). In these roles, he led multidisciplinary teams across mission-critical programs spanning financial services, healthcare, defense, intelligence, and public sector operations—often serving as the technical and strategic authority on initiatives where failure was not an option.

In addition to his executive leadership, Jack is a best-selling author and educator with a global professional audience. He has authored multiple best-selling technology books published by Wiley, including Power BI For Dummies (1st and 2nd Editions), Power Platform For Dummies, Data Analytics & Visualization For Dummies, Azure For Dummies (2nd Edition), and Tableau For Dummies. His books are widely used by professionals, educators, and organizations to translate complex data, analytics, and enterprise technology concepts into practical, real-world understanding.

Jack has spent nearly two decades in higher education, teaching more than 5,000 students at the undergraduate through doctoral level. His teaching spans enterprise systems, data analytics, blockchain development, information security, cloud computing, human-computer interaction, and educational technology, reflecting a rare blend of theoretical depth and applied expertise.

He holds a Ph.D. in Information Systems from Nova Southeastern University, a Master of Arts in Education & Human Development from The George Washington University, and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from The American University. Jack resides in Maryland with his wife, Debbie, and their children, Jeremy and Emily.

Throughout his career, Pat has led revenue and sales teams across enterprise software, data platforms, automation, cybersecurity, and investigative technologies, partnering closely with executive leadership to align revenue strategy with long-term business objectives. He has been responsible for complex, multi-year enterprise agreements involving multiple stakeholders, long sales cycles, and mission-critical technology investments, operating at the CIO and executive decision-maker level.

Prior to joining HyerTek, Pat held senior revenue and sales leadership roles at IBM, ActionIQ, Treasure Data, and CA Technologies. During more than 15 years at IBM, he progressed through multiple leadership roles, ultimately serving as a Business Unit Executive, where he led national sales teams supporting enterprise and Tier 1 accounts.
His tenure was marked by consistent revenue growth, disciplined execution, and success navigating significant organizational and go-to-market transformations.

At ActionIQ and Treasure Data, Pat led regional and client-focused sales teams responsible for expanding enterprise relationships and ensuring customers derived measurable value from sophisticated data and customer intelligence platforms. Across these roles, he built and coached high-performing teams, established repeatable sales processes, and strengthened long-term partnerships with enterprise customers.

Pat is known for his pragmatic, process-driven leadership style, strong executive presence, and ability to balance near-term revenue execution with long-term customer and organizational health. He brings a calm, disciplined approach to revenue leadership grounded in accountability, collaboration, and trust.

Pat holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Connecticut, with studies in History, English, and Political Science.

Throughout her career, Jill has partnered closely with CEOs and senior leaders to design and implement strategic, people-first HR systems that support business objectives while strengthening employee experience. Her work spans talent acquisition, performance management, compensation strategy, compliance, leadership development, and organizational design, with a consistent focus on building scalable, sustainable foundations.

Prior to supporting HyerTek, Jill served in senior HR leadership roles across multiple organizations, most notably as Chief People Officer at DCG Communications. During her tenure, she helped grow the firm from 55 to 130 employees across more than 30 states and international locations, while actively shaping culture and supporting the company’s growth to approximately $26.4 million in annual revenue. She has led HR functions within fast-paced, regulated environments including government contracting, healthcare, biotech and life sciences, and communications.

Jill is known for her practical, values-driven leadership style, deep expertise in change management and compliance, and her ability to embed seamlessly within leadership teams to drive real, measurable outcomes. She is frequently engaged when organizations are scaling rapidly, navigating organizational change, or building HR infrastructure for the first time. Her leadership and impact have been formally recognized, including being named a Ragan’s 2020 Top Women in HR Award honoree, earning distinction in the Culture Czar category.

Jill holds an MBA in Human Capital Management & Strategy and Organizational Development from the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a focus in Finance from the University of Delaware. She is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).

In his role, David is responsible for ensuring HyerTek’s engagements are delivered on time, within scope, and with measurable impact. He oversees delivery teams, coordinates cross-functional execution, and maintains rigorous standards across program management, quality assurance, and operational performance. His leadership ensures that clients receive dependable outcomes while teams operate with clarity, discipline, and accountability.

David’s career is defined by his ability to align people, process, and technology at scale. Before joining HyerTek, he spent 20 years in the United States Air Force, where he led large, multidisciplinary teams, managed high-value assets, and directed complex operational, training, and quality assurance programs in support of national defense missions. His experience includes overseeing programs involving billions of dollars in assets, continuous process improvement, and strict regulatory compliance.

At HyerTek, David applies this mission-first mindset to service delivery across multi-million-dollar contracts, ensuring operational rigor, risk management, and performance transparency throughout the lifecycle of each engagement. He is frequently called upon to resolve delivery challenges, remove operational bottlenecks, and strengthen execution frameworks to support scalable growth.

He holds a Master of Business Administration, multiple undergraduate degrees in technical management and criminal justice, and is certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

In her role, Brenda supports day-to-day operational management, project coordination, financial tracking, and delivery support, helping ensure engagements are executed efficiently and in alignment with organizational and client expectations. She works closely with service delivery, leadership, and project teams to maintain operational consistency, manage priorities, and support timely, high-quality outcomes.

Prior to joining HyerTek, Brenda built a strong foundation in project operations and coordination through roles at DAI, where she supported complex programs as both a Project Associate and Senior Project Associate. Her experience includes budget tracking, financial forecasting support, audit readiness, reporting, and coordination across multidisciplinary teams—often in highly structured and compliance-driven environments.

Brenda brings a thoughtful, detail-oriented approach to operations, with particular strengths in financial oversight, project coordination, and process support. She is known for her reliability, strong organizational skills, and ability to keep initiatives moving forward while managing competing priorities.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Affairs from American University and an Associate of Arts in International/Global Studies from Montgomery College. Brenda is fully fluent in Spanish, bringing additional value in collaborative and cross-cultural environments.