Home Who We Are Who We Serve What We Do Careers Partner With Us Contact Us Blog Who We Are Who We Are Where We Are, How We Got Here, And Where We are Heading Who We Are Culture is Everything Our People, Our Culture IOP acknowledges the connection between a final product and the people who produce it. It is our belief that quality work derives from the quality of the people doing the work. We invest relentlessly in our people to develop and impact them. We aim to provide the right combination of conditions to grow our staff both professionally and personally. IOP makes every effort to empower our staff to be fearless, creative and motivated; in doing this, we consciously encourage the sharing of new ideas and discourage deference and hierarchy. Join Our Team Our Story IOP was founded in 2001 to create a different kind of small business. This idea was two-fold: first, IOP wanted to attract experienced technology and management consultants with deep understanding in their fields; second, we hoped to find, within this talented group of individuals, those who had grown weary of the size of, and travel involved with, the Big 4 model. In the early years, IOP provided services to both federal and commercial customers. However, in the wake of the tragic events of 9/11, IOP’s focus shifted entirely to the federal space and we are proud to have been on the ground, contributing to many of the goals set forth by the formation of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In 2004, we made the decision to focus entirely on the federal government – a focus we still maintain today. Our first decade was one of broadening our capabilities from a boutique consultancy to one with diverse expertise across the areas of technology strategy, program planning, technology architecture, systems development and delivery, and operations and maintenance. Over the years, we continued to develop and support large and complex initiatives and technology environments. With broadened capabilities in hand, we began to expand our client portfolio. Today, in addition to DHS and its component agencies, IOP brings experience and institutional knowledge gained from over 10 years of operations inside both the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ). As we look toward tomorrow, we continue to expand our capabilities and lean into complex technology modernization efforts, leveraging our expertise in cloud technologies, DevSecOps, and complex data integration, while expanding our data analytics experience into Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). The IOP vision is represented by a simple phrase packed with meaning – Advance Your World; Personally and professionally, we aspire to embody our vision by encouraging fearlessness, always looking to the future with a nod to the past, maintaining a high level of flexibility and combining ambition and success with compassion and humility. IOP has evolved over the last two decades- we’ve set and met substantial goals, we’ve learned difficult but useful lessons, we’ve matured and we’ve changed direction to meet new needs in an ever-changing world, but our philosophy remains the same: to bring robust capabilities as a small, responsive firm that intentionally maintains its family-owned feel. For both our clients and employees, our vision holds true: Advance Your World. Who We Are Leadership “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” -John Quincy Adams Mike Waddell is IOP’s managing partner and a company founder. Under Mike’s leadership, IOP has grown from an early startup to a 20-year sustainable, high-impact firm in the government sector. Mike set out to build a company focused on client delivery excellence, with the capabilities of a large technology consultancy with a small, family-business feel. As a hobby, Mike loves to spend time in his woodworking shop, and his house holds many of his favorite pieces of work. Tony Petruccelli leads growth and market strategy for IOP and heads our delivery services in health agencies. His strong suit is technology strategy, where he loves to take in information from a variety of perspectives and turn it into digital strategy, drawing on over 30 years of technology and management consulting experience. Tony comes from a large musical family that includes a professional musician and a tenor. As often as possible, he attends live band performances at various venues around town. Steve Winkler serves as IOP’s technology leader and CTO and leads technology engagements in DHS. He loves digging into our clients’ most difficult problems and leading the design and delivery of innovative solutions, leveraging his 30+ years of IT experience. When Steve isn’t geeking out, he’s one serious photographer. He has a collection of great photos from his travels, to go with some shots from “far beyond,” including the moon and various constellations. Unsurprisingly, Steve consistently wins the IOP photography contest. Pete Lamont leads delivery management for IOP and heads up program management services for our clients. He brings over 30 years of experience in the management consulting area and leverages his Big 4 experience to provide seasoned guidance to our clients. Pete is the ultimate foodie and enjoys tasting any kind of cuisine. He loves to try out new restaurants and is the IOP go-to for recommendations of restaurants for lunch meetings or company get-togethers. Who We Are Awards Certifications DCAA Certified IOP’s Cost Accounting System (CAS) has been certified by DCAA. With years of experience across all contract types including FFP, T&M, and Cost-Reimbursable, IOP’s financial systems and processes can support all Federal contracting requirements. ISO Certified IOP’s processes have been ISO 9001-, 20000-, and 27001- certified for compliance to ISO’s Quality Management, IT Service Management, and Information Security Management standards. ISO standards ensure that products and services are safe, reliable and of good quality. For IOP and our clients, they are strategic tools that reduce costs by minimizing waste and errors and increasing productivity. Copyright © 2021 INTEGRITYOne Partners, Inc. All Rights Reserved