Callaway joins CyKor with more than two decades of dedicated experience in the federal public sector under her belt.
CyKor is proud to name Valerie Callaway as the company’s new Vice President of Solution Delivery, effective Monday, April 14, 2025.
In her role, Callaway will be responsible for the overall strategy, execution and quality of technology and business solutions at CyKor. She will ensure all client solutions are delivered effectively, efficiently and in alignment with client business goals and expectations.
CyKor VP of Operations, Mark Guadagnini, says Callaway will have an instant impact and is a “slam dunk” addition to the growing organization.
“What truly excites me about having Val on our team is her infectious positive attitude and perfect alignment with CyKor’s core values of Loyalty, Trust and Technology,” says Guadagnini. “She has a remarkable talent for developing her teams to be greater than the sum of their parts. We are very blessed to have her join the CyKor team!”
Callaway boasts more than two decades of dedicated experience in federal public sector organizational management, transformation and policy. Prior to joining CyKor, she spent nearly five years as a senior leader at Peraton, an IT solutions provider in Northern Virginia.
“Val’s strengths in P&L management, business development, and strategic planning will drive our business growth and process maturity to expand our capacity,” says Guadagnini “Her exceptional skills in client relationship management, team leadership and vendor management will help us build stronger partnerships and deliver exceptional value to our customers.”
“I’m incredibly excited to join the executive team at CyKor,” said Callaway. “This is a phenomenal opportunity to help shape and drive cutting-edge, mission-focused solutions that make a real difference. I’m looking forward to building a powerful, agile infrastructure that empowers our customers to move faster, smarter and with greater impact. Let’s go!”
Beyond the workplace, Callaway is an avid reader and puzzle solver who enjoys family time and skiing. A passionate traveler embracing new cultures, her balanced leadership, curiosity, and commitment make her inspiring professionally and personally.
Callaway communicated her excitement and vision for CyKor as she begins her new role.
What are some of your top priorities for your first six months in the role?
I’m diving in with curiosity and intention—eager to understand the organization from the inside out, learn the organic processes that make CyKor tick and build authentic trust with the team. My focus is on connecting the dots between current customer opportunities and CyKor’s exceptional capabilities, unlocking new value and impact. Most importantly, I’m asking one simple but powerful question across the board: HOW CAN I HELP? I’m here to serve, elevate and grow—together.
How do you see CyKor evolving as a Technology Service Provider?
CyKor is the trifecta for mission-focused TSP success: curious, intelligent technologists; deep, lasting trust with our customers; and the agility to evolve with the times. It’s a rare and powerful combination—and it’s what sets us apart. The Executive Team at CyKor is energized and ready to tackle our customers’ toughest challenges, meeting them where they are, with precision and purpose—every single day. We’re not just keeping pace with change—we’re leading it, together.
Are there any challenges you see ahead, and if so, how are you preparing to address them?
Challenges are opportunities in disguise—and right now, the federal landscape is full of them. But I see that as a good thing. For agile, mission-focused companies like CyKor, this is a moment to rise. We’re built for this. With a team of wildly curious, forward-leaning technologists and a culture rooted in trust and service, CyKor is uniquely positioned to help our customers not just adapt—but thrive.
We don’t just bring solutions; we bring solvers—people who lean in, ask the right questions, and stay relentlessly focused on the mission. That’s what makes us different. And that’s where I see the greatest opportunity: to meet complexity with clarity, to serve with purpose, and to lead with empathy—one challenge at a time.
What message do you have for employees, partners and customers?
To our customers—thank you for your trust in solving the toughest challenges. Your missions inspire us, and I’m genuinely excited to continue our partnership and support you each and every day. To our partners—let’s keep dancing and go-to-marketing together. Building strategic delivery teams is a true passion of mine, and I’m looking forward to reconnecting in the coming weeks to explore what’s next. And to our incredible employees—thank you for welcoming me to the team. I’m honored to be here, and let me be the first to say: we are just getting started. The future is bright, the mission is clear, and together, we’re going to do extraordinary things—relentlessly.
