DSFederal Updates

The Princeton Club of Washington, DC (PCW) and the Asian American Alumni Association of Princeton (A4P) joined forces to host the Summer 2016 Breakfast Seminar Series, a six-week campaign co-sponsored by the DSFederal-IDEA Foundation to encourage civic engagement within the Asian Pacific American Community. The series includes a total of four sessions. Each seminar features prominent guest speakers from the Asian Pacific American Community, and focuses on current issues affec

The DSFederal-IDEA Foundation helped sponsor the final session of the Summer 2016 Breakfast Seminar Series, which focused on “The Future of the Asian American Electorate: Growing Influence to Help Our Community.” The six-week campaign, hosted by the Princeton Club of Washington, DC (PCW) and the Asian American Alumni Association of Princeton (A4P), engaged community leaders in a series of events that covered topics that concern the Asian-American community. The discussion was

Nneka Hector, Senior Web Developer at DSFederal Inc., was a guest on The Dave and Gunnar Show to discuss Drupal, a website content management system used by many government agencies. The Dave and Gunnar Show stars David "Dave" Egts, Chief Technologist of Red Hat's Public Sector; and Gunnar Hellekson, Director of Product Management for Red Hat's Linux, Virtualization, and Atomic container product lines. On the podcast, which features discussion of open-source technologies, Nne

As part of the U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce’s (USPAACC) effort to profile its members and their unique stories through short, online videos, Sophia Parker sat down with USPAACC National President and CEO Susan Allen. In a compelling three-minute video, Parker discusses the struggles of launching a fledgling company, and shares the personal philosophy that has guided her success. #Blog

The Monte Jade Science and Technology Association of Greater Washington (MJDC) held its annual dinner on January 24, celebrating Sophia Parker’s recent appointment as Chair of the organization and underscoring its commitment to advancing professional development for young entrepreneurs. Speakers at the event, including former MJDC chair Steven Chen, promoted MJDC’s central role as a resource for job-seeking young professionals and those launching small businesses. Parker’s sp

With resounding praise from government customers and international entities alike, achievement of several milestone industry certifications, and on-target revenue gains, 2014 represented a year of prolific growth and maturity for DSFederal. Here’s a look at the company’s most prominent accomplishments in 2014. “HHS Innovates” recognition by Sylvia Burwell: DSFederal’s Ladder Safety Mobile App advanced to the final round of competition for the “HHS Innovates” award, which hono

Ahead of DSFederal CEO Sophia Parker and President Michael Parker’s annual trip to Kabul, Afghanistan, the IDEA Foundation raised $8,478 through donations, silent auction bids, and raffle tickets at the DSFederal Holiday Party and IDEA Foundation Fundraiser. More than 200 people attended the event, which included an array of raffle drawings, a presentation about the IDEA Foundation, and an extended Bollywood fusion dance piece performed by Padma Tipparaju. Sophia and Michael

A record 172 women earned places on Forbes’ 2014 billionaires list, establishing women as a growing force throughout the highest ranks of global wealth and power. The expanded crop of female billionaires marks a 25% increase since 2013, and a remarkable 60% increase since 2012. The list includes both previous listees and newcomers, such as Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg and Folorunsho Alakija, Nigeria’s first female billionaire. Twelve women on the list became billionaires by s

DSFederal recently unveiled a 15-second video supporting the U.S. Fire Administration's "Fire is Everyone's Fight" campaign. The initiative aims to change public attitudes about fire prevention through social marketing and advertising. Since its 1974 inception, USFA, which works to prevent fire-related injury, death, and property loss, has slashed the number of fire-related deaths in half. In partnership with Knowlera Media, DSFederal will continue to produce a series of vide

After a three-month competition consisting of several rounds of voting, DSFederal received an Honorable Mention for its Ladder Safety mobile app at the HHS Innovates Ceremony. HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell recognized all six finalists at the ceremony. The award was the end result of multiple rounds of voting, both internally among HHS employees and by the public, leaving six finalists from an original pool of 18 nominees. Secretary Burwell noted that the competition demonstrat

From Washington State to the United Kingdom, DSFederal’s Ladder Safety App has helped to advance safe ladder deployment practices throughout the world. Since its 2013 release, DSFederal’s Ladder Safety App has crossed international borders, garnering praise from users in more than 20 countries, including Canada, the U.K., Singapore, and New Zealand. The app, released in May 2013 in support of CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), provides on-the

The Washington Post’s “Capital Business” blog featured DSFederal’s world-class tank training simulator in a round-up of the dazzling technology that was displayed at the Association for the U.S. Army (AUSA) Meeting and Exposition. At the conference, an expansive three-day gathering of Army officials, foreign military leaders, and industry experts in Washington D.C., DSFederal showcased its world-class simulation technology, developed in a joint effort with partners SILKAN USA

As the recent winner of an IDIQ contract at USDA, DSFederal will provide library, data management, and software development and support services to the National Agricultural Library, the largest collection of agricultural information in the world, and one of four national libraries in the U.S. As government agencies increasingly go paperless, the library has placed an emphasis on digitization of files. DSFederal’s contract will focus largely on converting print files to digit

In 2000, Susie Kim, who dedicated her life to helping children with cancer, lost her own battle with the disease. On Saturday, a group of people profoundly touched by her spirit gathered to bring her memory alive in song. At the event, the 12th annual “Memorial to Susie Kim” concert at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, DSFederal CEO Sophia Parker gave a speech honoring Kim, who lost her year-and-a-half long battle with cancer on August 8, 2000. Kim had devoted h

As smartphones and mobile technology use have become pervasive, mobile apps have gained extreme popularity, and allow users to complete routine tasks – such as depositing checks – using handheld devices. The Federal government has taken notice of swift advances in mobile technology and its expanding role in consumers’ lives. As the digital landscape rapidly expands, government agencies are embracing technology that simplifies tasks and increases efficiency, allowing these age

DSFederal has expanded to the West Coast, providing professional, administrative, and technical support to the Office of Head Start in Seattle, Washington. The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is at the forefront of federal efforts to serve children and families through high-quality child development, education, health, nutrition, and social service programs. ACF’s Office of Head Start (OHS), which administers the n

In an age of advanced technology, why recreate an actual fire for training purposes if its digital counterpart could be just as convincing as the real thing? DSFederal, in collaboration with partner company SILKAN USA, recently launched the Fire Simulation (FIRESIM), a high-powered simulation tool that reinvents the traditional fire experience to thoroughly prepare fire service and crisis management professionals in a realistic fashion. One of DSFederal’s core competencies is

DSFederal continues to forge ahead in providing top-tier fire education in support of the National Fire Academy (NFA). The company was tapped by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to create two new courses for NFA: “Challenges of the Future” and “New Fire Chief: Contemporary Issues,” which both deal with developing challenges in the fire services landscape. The courses are rooted in a forward-thinking mentality, and an awareness of the need to adapt to emerging is

According to a study, the success of women-owned businesses such as DSFederal reflects a growing national trend. According to an American Express report, "The State of Women-Owned Businesses," the number of women-owned businesses grew by 59% from 1997 to 2013, adding 175,000 jobs to the U.S. economy since the recession. These businesses generated $1.3 trillion in revenue in 2012, and employ 7.8 million people. Privately owned, women-owned businesses have fortified the private

DSFederal scored a top mention in the August 23 edition of the Business Gazette as the second-highest ranked business in Maryland, based on the 2013 Inc. 500 results. The story, which landed on the front page of the newspaper and its online edition, cited Montgomery County as the home of the fastest-growing small businesses in the state. Of the 19 Maryland businesses on the 2013 Inc. 500, 10 are headquartered in Montgomery County. This year marked the first time since 2002 th