Kareem A. Sykes - Industry & Engagement Project Spectrum
Mr. Sykes currently provides Industry and Engagement support for Project Spectrum, a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) recognized cyber security awareness initiative that offer resources, training and tools toward increasing cybersecurity awareness and hygiene for small businesses in particular. Mr. Sykes provides strategic leadership for dynamic team of cybersecurity and outreach professionals whose collective aims centers around providing the educational resources and tools small business and institutions need to develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity compliance. He overseas and directs the daily execution of multiple projects within the large-scale program and assures that the initiative adheres to government regulatory guidance. Mr. Sykes also manages contractual requirements to assure that Project Spectrum meets the cost, schedule, and performance goals required by the DoD Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP).
Prior to joining Project Spectrum, Mr. Sykes served as a dynamic and ITIL v4-certified Program Manager. He amassed more than 15 years of organizational thought leadership experience and leverage proven Program and Project Management principles, rooted in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) methodology. Mr. Sykes is particularly adept in implementing enhanced business processes that result in an economy of scale. He is a proven rapport and relationship cultivator who focuses on the three C's: Customer service, Collaboration, and Communication. Mr. Sykes has a hallmark of motivating, mentoring, and coaching high-performance teams that deliver scalable results that drive productivity.
Mr. Sykes has a strong track record of successful matrix management of large teams (100+ FETs), primes, subcontractors, and 3rd party vendors. He has managed various personnel levels, including Project Managers, Business Process Engineers, IAT II & III Cyber Systems Analysts, Network Engineers, DevOps, Application Support Specialists, Help Desk Technicians (Tier 1-3), Information Assurance Managers, Quality Managers, Sr. Business Analysts, Project Administrators, and Training Analysts, and Supervisors.
Mr. Sykes obtained his Bachelor's degree from the University of Baltimore, having studied Jurisprudence-Pre law and holds a A.A. degree in Interdisciplinary Studies as well.
