Makpar’s Future Vision: Honoring the Past and Shaping the Future Together
Author: Kaamil Khan, President of Makpar Through tireless client delivery and a culture of true integrity over the past 16 years, Makpar has grown into an organization that is focused on success for our customers and our people. Thanks to the groundwork laid by our founders, Seema and Mushtaq Khan, I now have the unique […]
Q&A: Introduction to Brian Vanderhoof, Chief Growth Officer at Makpar
With more than three decades of experience in the government innovation arena, Brian Vanderhoof joined Makpar last fall as the company’s Chief Growth Officer. He brings deep knowledge in government IT and has a strong vision and roadmap for enhancing the company’s growth. To officially introduce Brian to Makpar’s ecosystem of government customers, partners, and […]
Open Letter to Elon Musk: Continue Critical IT Investments for the IRS
Elon MuskDepartment of Government Efficiency (DOGE) You have redefined innovation in the United States by revolutionizing banking, automobile and space industries. As the Head of DOGE, you are now taking on the challenge of streamlining government operations. A key priority should be driving modernization and innovation within the government itself. While government technology may not […]
ATARC Public Sector Summit: Rise of AI and Automation, Power of Partnerships, and the IRS Taxpayer 360 Initiative
In late December, ATARC held its Public Sector Summit 2024, which showcased a wide range of pressing issues and opportunities related to technology in the public sector. The event addressed crucial topics including Generative AI, automation, collaboration, cybersecurity, and organizational modernization, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges these present for government agencies. Members of […]
ATARC Public Sector Summit: Rise of AI and Automation, Power of Partnerships, and the IRS Taxpayer 360 Initiative
In late December, ATARC held its Public Sector Summit 2024, which showcased a wide range of pressing issues and opportunities related to technology in the public sector. The event addressed crucial topics including Generative AI, automation, collaboration, cybersecurity, and organizational modernization, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges these present for government agencies. Members of […]
Video: Passing the Baton to the Next Generation of Leadership
In this very special episode of the Fed Mission Success Video Podcast series, Seema Khan, CEO of Makpar, and Kaamil Khan, the new President of Makpar, discuss Makpar’s legacy and future as the company passes the baton to the next generation of leadership. Earlier this month, Makpar announced that Kaamil Khan has been promoted to […]
Welcoming the Next Generation of Leadership at Makpar
When my husband Mushtaq Khan and I founded Makpar in 2009, we had a vision of creating a company that helps federal agencies enhance mission success, while also being a highly employee-centric organization. Over the past 16 years, I truly believe we have brought this vision to life. As a result, we have gained a […]
PODCAST: Breaking Down Makpar’s Cyber Penetration Testing Approach
In the following Fed Mission Success podcast interview, Chris Haller, Senior Penetration Tester at Makpar, breaks down Makpar’s cyber penetration testing capabilities for federal agencies. Makpar recently published a comprehensive case study about how they helped a large federal agency to develop a cybersecurity strategy for meeting regulatory requirements, preventing data breaches, and proactively identifying […]
Imagine Nation ELC: Enhancing EX, Secure by Design CX, and the Safe Use of AI
In late October, the ACT-IAC hosted Imagine Nation ELC, which brought together the government technology community to discuss key IT challenges facing the government, and the path forward for developing innovative solutions. With a focus on evolving IT, igniting workforces, emerging technology, cybersecurity and agile design, the event featured keynote addresses from the top government […]
Case Study: Makpar Advances Cyber Posture for a Federal Agency
Makpar’s comprehensive penetration testing and code security efforts allow their customer to proactively identify and fix vulnerabilities. In the face of ever-increasing cyber threats, today’s federal agencies need to identify and fix vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by malicious threat actors. Thanks to comprehensive penetration testing and code security efforts, one large federal agency […]