About Us

VP of Business Development

Bob has been with TVT since 2013 and assists in developing business relationships with potential and current partners to establish Tech Valley Talent as the leading partner for IT resources, particularly in the area of data management. Bob is a retired Deputy CIO from the NYS Dept. of Labor, with extensive expertise in IT systems and solutions and has many sales and technical certifications.

VP of Operations

Rene has been with TVT since 2014 and has over 15 years of experience working in the IT industry. She manages HR and Administration and oversees the day-to-day operations of the corporate office, assists TVT project teams, and works closely with TVT corporate staff to provide timely, accurate and responsive communications to partners and clients.

Internal Controls Officer/Digital Transformation Practice Lead

David has over 30 years of IT experience with expertise in Project Management, Integration, Multi-stakeholder communications and management and Design and Implementations. David is a former CIO of NYSERDA and has worked for TVT since 2014.

Business Development Executive

Kevin joined TVT in 2023 and is responsible for business development with our OEM partners and SLED customers in NYS and NYC. Kevin has over 30 years of sales experience in the IT infrastructure, software and services industries with thought leaders like Digital Equipment, HP, EMC and Commvault. Customer experience includes large global accounts such as GE, Bank of NY and NBC coupled with in-depth knowledge of government contracts and procurement and has served as Chair of The NYS Forum’s IT Corporate Roundtable.

Finance Specialist

Joanne started with TVT in 2025. She works in our Finance Department as a Finance Specialist handling both accounts payable and receivables.  She is responsible for invoice processing, vendor management, and payment reconciliation as well as maintaining accurate records and ensuring timely payments.

HR Advisor

Rose has worked with TVT since 2014. Rose is an experienced HR leader with more than 25 years in the field and a strong track record of helping organizations strengthen their people, processes, and compliance. She is a recognized HR voice in the Capital Region, serving as a speaker and monthly Times Union WorkLife columnist.

She is SPHR-certified and active in several professional and community organizations, including SHRM and the Capital Region HR Association

Recruiting Manager

Sherri has been with TVT since 2014 and leads the recruiting team. She has more than 20 years of IT recruiting experience in the public and private sectors and is well-versed in technologies. She is accomplished in full life cycle recruiting, including sourcing, reference checking, referral generation, salary and benefits negotiations, and networking for passive/active candidates. She is an AIRS Certified Internet Recruiter (CIR).

Recruiting Support Specialist

Tina joined TVT in 2024 as a Recruiting Support Specialist. She has a Bachelors of Ats in English and is a 21-year retired Coast Guard Veteran. She has 6 years of recruiting experience and over 25 years of support experience. She is responsible for a diverse range of administrative tasks and recruiting initiatives related to TVT’s HBITS contract

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Tina began working with TVT in 2023 as a Senior Technical Recruiter.  She has over 16 years of experience focused on recruiting and business development mostly in the government sector.  She is successful in managing all phases of full cycle recruiting from initial sourcing and screening through offer negotiations and placement.  She is creative in sourcing high caliber candidates by leveraging social media, employee referrals, and various recruiting tools.

Administrative Assistant

Jennifer joined TVT in 2019 and provides administrative support for the company. Prior to joining TVT, she worked in multiple office and retail environments with a focus on administration. She has a degree in marketing, and her previous experiences involved juggling the demands of office administration and retail storefronts, event planning, and customer service roles.

HR & Operations Administrator

Malena is a master’s-level operations and HR administration professional with experience supporting payroll, compliance, and organizational systems in fast-paced environments. She maintains accurate records, supports staff processes from onboarding through timekeeping, bid/recruiting support, and keeps day-to-day operations running smoothly through strong organization and attention to detail.

Social Media Specialist

Caitlin joined TVT in 2024 and contributes to the TVT social media, website, and intranet. She holds a Master of Arts in Advertising and Marketing. Caitlin’s experience includes working as a Content Marketing Specialist and co-chairing the NYS GIS Association Communications Committee. She also provides freelance content creation services for a range of clients. Her specialty is content marketing and utilizing storytelling to connect and engage with audiences.

PMO Deputy Director/IV&V Practice Lead

Andrew joined TVT in 2021 after working for more than 20 years in state government consulting and value-added resale. He has led hardware and software implementation and IV&V projects and programs for numerous agencies. Beyond project and program management, he has experience in business analysis, software testing, and technical writing, and he is PMP and Agile certified. Andrew is responsible for day-to-day operations of TVT’s PMO and the corporate intranet.

PMO Deputy Director/Data Management Practice Lead

Andrea joined TVT in 2018 and has over 25 years of experience building and leading technical and project teams with a focus on analysis, including business, technical, data, systems, and software quality assurance analysis. Her experience includes system modernization, proof-of-concept to initial release projects, and QA/IV&V projects, across many business domains. She is PMP and Agile-certified and holds many data analysis certifications. As part of her responsibilities, Andrea provides project engagement and management, RFP review and response management, as well as managing various PMO initiatives internally.

Data Management Practice Lead

Ted has worked for TVT since 2013 and leads TVT’s efforts on everything data-centric for our client base. He is an accomplished manager and analyst. He taught database classes for 40 years at the University at Albany in his spare time. Ted worked at NYS agencies for 36 years and was a Deputy and Interim CIO for the last 12 of those years.