Tensley Consulting

430 National Business Pkwy, Suite 450 Annapolis Junction, MD 20701

The federal landscape is shifting—is your firm leading the charge or playing catch-up? Join our moderated panel of industry experts for an inside look at how Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the government contracting lifecycle. Whether you’re looking to pinpoint high-probability leads with precision Business Development, streamline complex Proposal workflows, or find top-tier talent in a crowded market through AI-driven Recruiting, this session is your blueprint for success. Stop guessing and start winning with the tech that’s redefining "best value."  And yes, this was generated with AI! 

Rachel Lakowicz

Technical Recruiter

Tensley Consulting

Rachel Lakowicz is a Technical Recruiter at Tensley Consulting, where she focuses on hiring cleared technical talent supporting the Intelligence Community. She works hands-on with ATS platforms and emerging AI driven sourcing tools to improve how recruiters find, engage, and support candidates, while keeping people at the center of the process. Rachel enjoys learning and experimenting with new technologies that make recruiting more efficient, thoughtful, and transparent.

 

 

Alan Young

VP of Growth for the Federal Sector 

BTS Software Solutions

Alan Young is the VP of Growth at BTS Software Solutions, where he is redefining federal capture by embedding Artificial Intelligence into the proposal development lifecycle. Leading the pursuit of GWAC and IDIQ vehicles, Alan leverages generative AI and Machine Learning to automate complex RFP analysis, streamline compliance matrices, and accelerate technical writing—significantly enhancing bid quality, velocity, and win ratios (30+%).

Alan’s innovative approach is grounded in 30 years of GovCon experience and 10 years as a U.S. Army Patriot Missile Systems Technician. His career is defined by delivering critical IT support in austere environments for DISA and the U.S. Army, including the (2004) CPA/CSO in Baghdad—where he received a Service Citation from Amb. L. Paul Bremer III—and the MRAP repair depot in Kuwait (2009-2011), where he led the IT services team.

Merging operational grit with digital transformation, Alan ensures BTS stays ahead of the curve. Offline, he applies this passion for precision to woodworking in his personal maker space.

Jason Barbour 
President and Founder 
Erias Ventures

Jason Barbour is the President and Founder of Erias Ventures, a government contractor focused on data science, software engineering, and system engineering, the Founder of Data Works MD, an organization focused on data science education and learning, and one of the founders of the DAX data conference. With a drive for success and a passion for technology, he has developed big-data analytics, enterprise automation products, and operational cyber tools for a number of customers and organizations. In his work with Data Works MD and DAX, he has built a community of enthusiasts working together to share and learn about the wonders and science of working with data. With Erias, he is building a team of high-caliber engineers that are bringing innovative ideas to the government.