The Government Technology & Services Coalition is extremely pleased to host the 11th annual Transportation Security Symposium, to examine the missions, programs, and goals of TSA.
GTSC continues to bring you the people, information, and collaboration necessary to understand our government partners. For GTSC's Transportation Security Symposium, we will host discussions around the administration's procurement goals, IT transformation initiatives, their small business strategy, and much more.
Thank you to our Patron Sponsor!
Thank you to our Reception Sponsor!
Thank you to our Supporting Sponsor!
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Opening Keynote
Austin Gould
Acting Executive Assistant Administrator
Transportation Security Administration
Austin Gould is the Acting Executive Assistant Administrator. He is responsible for strengthening TSA’s operational capabilities and driving optimal mission performance through analysis and innovation. Gould has served in this role since June 2018 and is a member of the Senior Executive Service. As the TSA Component Requirements Executive,
Gould identifies the operational requirements for transportation security equipment at airports nationwide. He also directs TSA’s capability management functions, ensuring robust support of equipment across the enterprise. In addition, Gould supervises the TSA risk analytics and procedures groups and serves as Chairman of the Department of Homeland Security Joint Requirements Council.
Prior to joining TSA, Gould served as a Captain in the U.S. Coast Guard. During his 30-year Coast Guard career, he worked in a variety of operational and acquisition management positions. As the Coast Guard Boat Forces Capability Manager, he was responsible for the procurement, configuration management and support of the Coast Guard’s fleet of 2000 boats.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM 20 Years of DHS and TSA's Accomplishments
Patricia Cogswell
Partner, Guidehouse
Former Deputy Administrator, Transportation Security Administration
Lee Kair
Principal, The Chertoff Group
Former Assistant
Administrator, Security Operations and Head of Contracting Activity Transportation Security Administration
Steve Karoly
Executive Vice President, K2 Security Solutions
Former Acting Assistant Administrator, Transportation Security Administration
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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM The Vision for IT's Future
Yemi Oshinnaiye
Chief Information Officer
Transportation Security Administration
Yemi Oshinnaiye was appointed as the Chief Information Officer for the Transportation Security Administration in May 2022. He is responsible for Information Technology software delivery and support, innovation, cybersecurity and all facets of IT resourcing that TSA uses to accomplish its mission. His oversight of IT enables TSA to provide world class security for the American traveling public, while ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and
availability of TSA data and resources. Oshinnaiye approaches IT with a strategic mindset, ensuring development and operations are agile and responsive to mission needs. He combines his leadership skills with a passion for solving problems through state-of-the-art technology. Previously, Oshinnaiye held the role of Deputy Chief Information Officer for United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for three years. As DCIO, he was responsible for resource management and delivery of IT capability for the nation’s immigration benefits systems. Prior to returning to federal service, Oshinnaiye served as the Chief Technology Officer for Dev Technology, an IT services and integration company where he led efforts in IT strategy, innovation, and solutions for federal clients.
Daniel Daly
Director
Information Assurance Division
Transportation Security Administration
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Open Architecture
Erick Rekstad
Systems Engineer
Requirements and Capability Analysis
Transportation Security Administration
Yemi Oshinnaiye
Chief Information Officer
Transportation Security Administration
Walt Dickey
Acquisition and Program Management
Transportation Security Administration
Steve Karoly
Executive Vice President, K2 Security Solutions
Former Acting Assistant Administrator, Transportation Security Administration
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Contracting Opportunities
Bill Weinberg
Assistant Administrator
Contracting and Procurement
Head of Contracting Activity
Transportation Security Administration
Dina Thompson
Deputy Head of Contracting Activity
Transportation Security Administration
Carl J.
DeBernard
Director
Enterprise Information Technology
Acquisition Division
Transportation Security Administration
William
Dorwart
Director
Mission Essentials
Acquisition Division
Transportation Security Administration
Vincent Gibson
Director
Workforce & Enterprise Operations
Acquisition Division
Transportation Security Administration
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM Screening Enhancements
Keith Goll
Deputy Assistant Administrator
Requirements and Capability Analysis
Transportation Security Administration
Mario Wilson
Assistant Administrator
Acquisition Program Management
Transportation Security Administration
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM Contracting Opportunities
Bill Weinberg
Assistant Administrator
Contracting and Procurement
Head of Contracting Activity
Transportation Security Administration
Dina Thompson
Deputy Head of Contracting Activity
Transportation Security Administration
Robert
Boone
Director
Small Business Division
Transportation Security Administration
Kerry
Toscano
Director
Security Technology
Acquisition Division
Transportation Security Administration
Robyn Towles
Director
Credentialing, Screening & Intelligence Acquisition Division
Transportation Security Administration
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM Vetting Enhancements
Carrie Mitchell
Division Director
Enrollment Services and Vetting Programs Office
Transportation Security Administration
Join Us for a Reception Afterwards!
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
