Ted Clark - Consulting

Founder & Principal Consultant | 2023–Present

Catalyst PCs — United States (Remote)

Founder-led development of a macOS-native virtual PC platform enabling seamless access to Windows software for Mac users
Architected and built a macOS installation and deployment workflow integrating virtualization platforms, Windows configuration, and Apple-compliant packaging
Developed a production-ready MVP delivering preconfigured Windows 11 virtual machines installable in minutes
Abstracted complex cross-platform integration across macOS security models, virtualization software, and Windows operating systems
Completed the Mach37 Lean Startup Accelerator (Fall 2024)
Accepted into the Startup Virginia go-to-market accelerator program (2025)
Operate Catalyst PCs as a bootstrapped business while engaging in selective consulting to fund development and commercialization

Senior IT Project Manager (PMP) | 2021–2024

U.S. Pharmacopeia — Rockville, MD

Managed complex, cross-department IT initiatives from requirements through delivery, aligning technology outcomes with enterprise business objectives
Led stakeholder engagement, risk management, and dependency coordination across technical and non-technical teams
Established delivery plans, resource allocation, and reporting to ensure predictable execution and executive visibility

Senior Operations Manager, Technology (PMP) | 2018–2020

Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare (CAQH) — Washington, DC

Oversaw technology operations and project delivery for a national healthcare organization supporting multiple external stakeholders
Provided implementation oversight and operational analysis to improve platform reliability and client experience
Partnered with product and delivery teams to incorporate client feedback into prioritized enhancements

Project Manager (PMP) | 2017–2018

iSystems Group LLC (Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board) — Washington, DC

Led scheduling, reporting, and coordination across multiple project portfolios supporting federal investment operations
Developed executive dashboards, risk reporting, and briefing materials to improve transparency and decision-making
Standardized project tracking and status communication across delivery teams

IT Project Manager (PMP) | 2016–2017

Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress — Washington, DC

Managed a portfolio of 18 concurrent IT infrastructure projects across two technical teams
Implemented Microsoft Project Server 2013 to support demand management, portfolio tracking, and executive reporting
Established program management governance integrating Agile and Waterfall methodologies across infrastructure initiatives

IT Business Consultant | 2015–2016

Independent Consultant — Washington, DC

Provided IT and project management consulting services to small businesses
Delivered custom system designs, process improvements, and operational efficiency recommendations
Supported clients through requirements definition, solution selection, and implementation

Chief Information Officer | 2014–2015

Trusted Health Plan — Washington, DC

Established regulatory-compliant data management capabilities under active state and federal scrutiny
Defined end-to-end claims data architecture and ETL pipelines for healthcare cost and utilization data
Led distributed development teams across four time zones to deliver a production data platform
Directed a 15–25-person contractor team to meet regulatory requirements
Passed a federal CMS audit securing continuation of the Medicaid contract for five years
Delivered financial and claims analytics enabling identification and correction of cost drivers

Information Technology Director | 2010–2013

Ways and Means Committee, U.S. House of Representatives — Washington, DC

Directed a $670K annual IT budget supporting committee operations and legislative workflows
Designed and deployed an enterprise Microsoft SharePoint 2010 intranet
Developed a custom application supporting all 435 House offices and Senate Finance staff for tariff legislation
Implemented virtualized server infrastructure and centralized desktop management
Advised leadership on IT strategy, operations, and compliance with House policies

Owner & Founder | 2007–2010

THEO, Inc. — Alexandria, VA

Founded and operated a full-service IT consultancy serving political and legislative organizations
Led development of an intranet portal and campaign management system for all 435 Congressional races (NRCC)
Provided technical and policy guidance on Web 2.0 adoption and House website standards
Delivered end-to-end solutions from requirements through deployment and support

IT Specialist & Congressional Records Expert | 2007–2009

U.S. National Archives and Records Administration — Washington, DC

Served as the Congressional electronic records authority for Legislative Branch preservation and transfer
Led enterprise-wide requirements discovery across House and Senate entities
Designed and implemented a Legislative Branch records ingestion and preservation system under statutory deadlines
Preserved and transferred electronic records for U.S. Senators during the 2008 presidential election cycle
Executed legally mandated preservation and transfer for the Senate Office of the Vice President
Established the foundation for the Legislative Electronic Records Archive (LERA)

Information Technology Director | 2005–2007

Ways and Means Committee, U.S. House of Representatives — Washington, DC

Directed all aspects of committee IT operations including budgeting, security, infrastructure, and support
Led design and implementation of an Emergency Recovery System supporting COOP requirements
Oversaw IT modernization initiatives supporting legislative workflows and records management
Presented to the Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress on digital records management
Advised leadership on IT risk, resiliency, and compliance

Information Systems Manager | 2003–2005

U.S. Senator James M. Talent (R-MO), United States Senate — Washington, DC

Originated and led the first Legislative Branch knowledge management platform to preserve institutional knowledge and standardize document workflows
Designed system architecture and led cross-functional development of an enterprise document management and collaboration solution
Replaced fragmented local and shared file storage with a single, browser-accessible platform, achieving 100% staff adoption
Enabled full remote access and continuity-of-operations capabilities prior to commercial cloud adoption
Automated document versioning, review, approval, and notification workflows across legislative, press, and administrative functions
Eliminated legacy file services and avoided approximately $40K–$50K in projected six-year infrastructure refresh costs

Systems & Correspondence Manager | 2000–2003

Office of U.S. Senator George V. Voinovich, United States Senate — Washington, DC

Managed Senate office correspondence operations, IT systems, and end-user support
Restored office operations within 24 hours following the Anthrax-related building closure
Implemented emergency technology workarounds to maintain legislative continuity
Served as technical advisor to other Senate offices during the Anthrax closure

Master of Science in Information Technology (M.S.I.T)
George Wahington University, School of Business
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Indiana University, Bloomington

Project Management Professional (PMP) — Project Management Institute (PMI)
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) — Scrum Alliance
CIO University Certification — George Washington University, School of Business
Federal Enterprise Architecture Certification — California State University

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