Core Capabilities
Core Capabilities
Program Management
FWG Solutions provides a “best practice” project managed approach to each of its work engagements to deliver excellence and customer satisfaction for our solution “on-time” every time. Supported by our FWG Solutions Enterprise Program Management Office (EPMO), within each of our contracted opportunities, FWG implements:
Combined Standard/Methodology Based Approach that adapts standards based “good practices” that help most projects, most of the time, to FWG Solutions “best practices.” FWG Solutions combines the relevant parts of the following industry proven methodologies and standards to drive quality and information security in the products and services that we provide, and guide them to a successful result:
- Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
- ANSI/EIA-748C – Earned Value Management
- ISO/IEC 27001 – Information Technology Security Techniques for Information Security Management Systems
- Carnegie Mellon University – Capability Maturity Model Integration for Services (CMMI-SVC)
- ISO/IEC 20000 – IT Service Management
Detailed Project Planning supporting the various perspectives of the project or program, from brief milestone summary schedules for overall project reporting to the detail of the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Dictionary groundwork that establishes the “how to” within the project.
Realistic and Achievable Project Scheduling based on lead and lag constraints, workplace maturity and other Enterprise Environmental Factors, assessed risk, resources available, and bottom up task duration estimation. FWG Solutions supports project schedule realism using effective constraint management and Critical Chain-based safety budget transparency.
Effective Risk Management that addresses the risk potential within every project, evaluates the potential for the risk to be incurred as an issue, and the impact should it be incurred through qualitative and quantitative analysis. FWG Solutions also exploits the potential for risk to be treated as an opportunity to fix, streamline, or enhance a part of the project to a successful end that would otherwise have the potential to impair or injure FWG Solutions’ ability to deliver to customer expectations.
Reality-based Effort Estimation in a world of low price point bidding is often a challenge for any organization to deliver while remaining market competitive. FWG Solutions recognizes that solutions that seek Change Request project budget reprogramming for the simplest changes are not advantageous to our customers and are a result of unrealistic estimation. FWG Solutions develops reality-based estimates by balancing the triple constraint of Budget, Time, and available Resources to identify the lowest cost solution and achieve the quality of anticipated customer outcomes. Without the balance of these constraints, a project cannot be based in reality. Without proper effort estimation, the triple constraint cannot be balanced. FWG Solutions uses a variety of project estimation techniques to effectively base our effort estimates in reality depending on whether we are favoring Budget, Time, or available Resources in the balance that support effective project planning that directs resources to achieve a project’s Planned Value (the agreed baseline expectation of effort agreed by the Customer and FWG).
Issue Resolution and Escalation to assure that the problems that may natively occur within a work engagement are controlled and are not exacerbated to such a degree where the project is significantly impacted. FWG Solutions performs this by tracking identified issues and challenging each issue through the assignment of an issue owner who champions each issue to resolution. FWG Solutions recognizes that issue resolution enables our technical team to focus their energy and budget on the technical solution vs. solving random uncontrolled issues. A part of our process involves the partnership with the customer or our internal leadership as issues are escalated to assist with the resolution of difficult issues, and identification and resolution of root cause.
Value Management, Cost Control and Transparency is often an function that organizations have difficulty determining, especially in the initial stages of a project. What is the current value that the customer has received? How does it compare to the budget expenditure? How do I know if my project will be successful or be delivered on time and budget? FWG Solutions uses Earned Value Management to determine through Estimate at Completion metrics that when combined with burn rate trends can determine when the full value of a project will be complete, and how much it might cost when complete. Such knowledge early in a project offers FWG a yardstick by which it may guide project funds to better support the project, more effectively manage risk, or more appropriately manage assigned resources.
Communication comprises nearly 80% of all Project Management activities. FWG Solutions supports the processes and systems that convert data to information, and distribute information to project stakeholders. Linus Torvallis, Project Manager over the creation of the Linux Operating System, once said “With enough eyes, all bugs are shallow.” FWG Solutions has adopted this philosophy in our reporting and information distribution methods to ensure that the myriad of moving parts within every project are communicated to those who will do the work or who they affect.
In addition, a central focus of FWG Solution’s EPMO is to help standardize these best practices across all FWG Solutions work engagements and provide some form of project management support to work engagements that do not require a full time project manager.
Daniel is an accomplished Business Development Executive with comprehensive cross-functional experience, forward-thinking mindset, and extensive knowledge of the Federal Technology Services Industry. He has directed Business Development, Capture, Proposal Management and Strategic Programs in a career that has contributed to increased market share across both large corporations and small firms. With an extensive network and successful record of building strong customer relationships in short time frames, Daniel has been widely recognized for his highly effective leadership, commitment to team shared goals and operational achievements.
Daniel is fluent in French and lives in Oklahoma City with his family, where he is active in the community, sitting on the board of 2 local non-profits, as the Executive Vice-President of the Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association (AFCEA), and Président of Alliance Française.
Kristen Crawford is the Human Resources Director at FWG Solutions. Kristen is responsible for all human resources functions and strategy at the company including, benefits administration, employee relations, policy development / administration and recruitment, which all help ensure that the company culture is maintained and that employees can thrive while at FWG.
Kristen is passionate about working side by side with both management and employees to enhance the employee experience and streamline processes for everyone. Since joining the team in May 2022, she has rolled out numerous new employee initiatives and policies that have helped incentivize the workforce, retain and attract new talent, boost the company’s internal communication, and strengthen the company culture.
Prior to joining FWG, Kristen spent multiple years as a human resources professional in the cruise industry and the nonprofit sector. She is a proud student-athlete graduate of The Pennsylvania State University and a master’s graduate from Northeastern University.
André C. Bruce is General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer, and Chief Compliance Officer for FWG Solutions, Inc. Mr. Bruce oversees fundamental legal and business functions, including compliance, contracts, legal strategy, risk mitigation, issues identification, and crisis management. Mr. Bruce also serves on FWG’s Executive Leadership Team. Mr. Bruce joined FWG in 2020 as the Director of Contracts and Corporate Compliance.
Dongfang Liu is Chief Financial Officer. She is responsible for processing the financial activities to maximize profits, while managing an accounting and finance team. She serves as a financial advisor to the CEO and the executive team on strategic planning. She oversees all sides of accounting operations, including payables, receivables, payroll, and tax preparation.
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Mrs. Pamela K. Isom serves as FWG’s Chief Innovation Officer, bringing over 25 years of professional services experience in public and private sectors to FWG Solutions and clients. As a senior executive and team leader, she leads business focused transformations through the application of responsible cyber and technology innovations.
Mrs. Isom previously served as Executive Director at the US Department of Energy where she was Chief of Artificial Intelligence & Technology and prior to that, Deputy Chief Information Officer. In total, she provided 7 years of Federal service guiding agencies through research, intellectual property management, governance, and application integration practices for the betterment of citizens. Her cross-industry experiences in manufacturing, e-commerce, financial services, energy and government have led to numerous recognitions for innovative outcomes including a Fed100 award.
Mrs. Isom holds a Master’s in Information Systems Management from Walden University. She is the author of a book, has published in scientific journals, has been awarded several patents, and she is a small business entrepreneur.
Jonny Gonzalez is the Vice President for FWG Solutions’ Defense and Intelligence Capture Division. Jonny holds a master’s degree in communication and leadership from Park University. Additionally, he holds Shipley Certifications in business development, capture management and proposal development. As vice president, Jonny’s goal is to drive growth within the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DOD) sectors of Cyber Security, Information Technology, Intelligence, Training, Information Warfare, and Implementation of Weapons Systems.
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Dennis Powell is Vice President for IDIQ Business Development and Capture. He is responsible for the growth and marketing strategies for FWG’s Best in Class and DoD IDIQ Program. Previously, he was FWG’S Senior Director Business Development. In this role, he served as a Program Manager for the company’s NITAAC and Army contracting vehicles, including ITES-3S. For nearly two decades, he has built successful partnerships within the government contracting community and has led effective capture and business development initiatives focused on supporting the missions of federal civilian and DoD agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Commerce (DOC), and the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). Dennis is an alum of the American University.
