Who We Are

DSFederal is an award-winning, Woman-Owned Small Business, founded in 2007 by Sophia Parker to help agencies achieve mission success through impactful insights derived from applied information.

Our Mission


Our goal is to empower federal agencies to achieve their mission by connecting the dots between data, people, and technology to derive insights that help improve federal policies and decisions.

Our Vision


Our vision is to make the world a better place, improving health, safety, and human life through transformative data and technology solutions.

Why DSFederal

  • The DS Difference

    We create value through data science, data services, and digital solutions to assure delivery success. That’s the DS difference, and that’s our commitment to you.

  • Social Impact

    We believe in being socially responsible, giving back to the community, and investing in the education of our future generation.

  • DS Culture

    We are professional yet team-oriented, determined yet caring, serious yet light-hearted.

  • Diversity and Inclusion

    We are a Woman-Owned Small Business comprised of 65% minority and 66% female employees.

  • International Platform

    We partner with some of the leading universities and data science companies in the world to constantly bring the best data services to our clients.

  • Hybrid Business Expertise

    We are guided by our small business/start-up ethos coupled with at scale know-how and sensibilities.

Our Core Values – I.D.E.A

  • Innovative Innovative
    Innovative

    Innovative

    We leverage cutting-edge technology and creative solutions to drive digital transformation and enhance efficiency, connectivity and positive societal impact

  • Dependable Dependable
    Dependable

    Dependable

    We consistently deliver on commitments with reliability, integrity, and accountability

  • Empowering Empowering
    Empowering

    Empowering

    We enable individuals and teams with the resources, trust, and confidence to excel

  • Agile Agile
    Agile

    Agile

    We adapt swiftly to technological and societal changes to create resilient and inclusive digital solutions

Meet the Leadership Team

  • Sophia Parker

    Owner & CEO

  • Thiagarajan Prakash

    VP, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS

  • Jing Chen

    CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

  • Nneka Hector

    DIRECTOR, WEB DEVELOPMENT

  • Tracy Chong

    DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATIONS

  • JingJing Li

    ACCOUNTING MANAGER

  • Emmy Marshall

    Project Manager

  • David Giles

    Program Manager

  • Chen Zhou

    Business Development Manager

  • Yangyujin Liu

    Program Manager

Advisory Board

Meet our esteemed board members – accomplished leaders both in the community and industry.

  • Kevin Beverly

    ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER

  • Clement Chen

    Advisory Board Member

  • Mike Atassi

    ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER

DSFederal IDEA Foundation

The IDEA Foundation is a lifelong dream of Sophia Parker, Founder and Chairwoman of DSFederal, Inc. Sophia has combined her business skills and personal commitment to public health to form the IDEA Foundation to fulfill her wish to be a socially responsible firm. DSFederal is the primary corporate sponsor of the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

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Recent Awards & Recognitions


Award of Excellence

SECAF Finalist

2023

Executive of the Year

SECAF Finalist

2023

Disruptive Tech Award

2023

Innovation Award

FedHealthIT

2022

Business Hall of Fame

Montgomery County

2022

Blue Pencil/Gold Screen Award of Excellence

NAGC

2019

Top Small Technology Company

Washington Business Journal

2019