Thomas Shipley

Senior Solutions Architect and former Chief Technical Architect with nearly four decades supporting DoD, Intelligence, and Federal agencies. Expert in cloud architecture, enterprise modernization, DevSecOps, SCADA/OT standardization, AI/ML enablement, and large‑scale datacenter consolidation. Trusted advisor to senior military and government leaders, known for delivering secure, scalable, mission‑aligned technical solutions.

Proven ability to lead cross‑functional engineering teams, shape enterprise technology strategy, and drive multimillion‑dollar transformation initiatives.

Sr. Solutions Architect – Cloud & Infrastructure at Shipley Solutions Corp. / SOFtact Solutions – USASOC & JSOC (2020 – 2026)

Lead architect for cloud, infrastructure, and software‑defined solutions supporting USASOC and JSOC mission systems. Designed secure hybrid cloud environments enabling advanced analytics, AI/ML workflows, and high‑availability mission operations.

Senior Cloud Architect (Infra/Software Engineering) at Shipley Solutions Corp. / BAH eMAPS – JSOC (2019 – 2020)

Architected cloud and infrastructure capabilities supporting neural networks, deep learning, and advanced mission analytics under the eMAPS program.

Senior Cloud Architect (Infrastructure/Software Engineer) at ISPA Technology – BAH eMAPS for JSOC (2018 – 2019)

Delivered secure cloud architectures, automation, and infrastructure modernization supporting special operations AI/ML initiatives.

Cloud & Infrastructure Architect (DevSecOps) at Infotree Service Inc. / Perspecta – Marine Corps Enterprise IT Services (2018 – 2018)

DevSecOps architect supporting Marine Corps enterprise cloud modernization and infrastructure transformation.

Senior Enterprise Solutions Architect at NetCentrics Corp. – Pentagon JSP (DISA JIE) (2018 – 2018)

• Designed SCADA network modernization and technical transformation roadmaps.
• Identified emerging technologies to reduce risk and complexity.
• Coordinated with vendors on new features and enhancements.

Senior Enterprise Architect at Leidos – U.S. Army GISA / INSCOM (2016 – 2018)

• Developed multi‑year enterprise technology roadmaps.
• Defined complex architectures supporting intelligence mission systems.
• Influenced enterprise technology investments and standards.

Cloud & Infrastructure Solutions Architect at ManTech International (2016 – 2016)

Designed public/private cloud solutions, VMware vRealize, Azure platforms, SDN architectures, DR/COOP environments, and automated infrastructure processes.

Senior Technical Architect at Xcelerate Solutions (2016 – 2016)

Led requirements analysis, solution design, prototyping, and implementation for enterprise modernization efforts.

Chief Technical Architect / Chief Technical Officer at Advanced Systems Development, Inc. (2014 – 2016)

• Defined enterprise architecture operating models and governance.
• Led modernization, consolidation, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Directed teams of architects and mentored technical staff.

Acting Chief Architect – NOAA at Acentia (2014 – 2014)

Provided enterprise architecture leadership, chaired governance boards, and developed strategic roadmaps supporting NOAA’s mission.

Chief Technical Architect / Solutions Architect at Advanced Technology Group (ATG) (2014 – 2014)

Led enterprise solution design, alternatives analysis, UAT, training, and customer engagement for major transformation initiatives.

Chief Technology Architect – MCEITS at SAIC (2012 – 2014)

• Architected Marine Corps cloud consolidation into two primary data centers.
• Led DR/COOP design and enterprise hardware refresh.
• Oversaw 75+ staff supporting enterprise operations.
• Delivered $1M in contract savings through vendor optimization.

Enterprise Architect / Principal Systems Engineer (TS/SCI) at SAIC (2012 – 2012)

Technical lead for Marine Corps and NIH modernization efforts, including Total Force Data Warehouse and Microsoft VDI. Contributed to winning $175M in Marine Corps contracts.

Chief Technical Architect – NASA GSFC at SAIC (2010 – 2011)

Led consolidation of 30 datacenters, virtualization of hundreds of servers, and cloud POCs including Azure, VMware vCloud, Red Hat, Eucalyptus, and NEBULA OpenStack.

Manager, Integration Test Facility – NASA NCAD at SAIC (1993 – 2010)

Directed enterprise domain consolidation, VMware migrations, and deployment of physical access control systems.

Sr. Systems Engineer – NASA HQ at Boeing Information Services (1996 – 1999)

Led migration from 20+ Novell environments to a unified Microsoft NT domain; reduced desktop deployment time from 4 hours to under 1 hour; earned Boeing cash and stock awards for innovation.

Sr. Network Support Engineer – OSD / DoD at Applied Information Sciences (AIS) (1995 – 1996)

Developed secure NT4 workstation baseline deployed to 3,000+ Pentagon desktops; supported OSD and Bosnian Task Force secure communications.

Programmer / Network Engineer at Logicon Inc. (1992 – 1995)

Managed IBM LAN Server Token Ring networks, Novell environments, and mainframe programming in Assembler, REXX, and C.

Early Career (1987 – 1992)

Technical roles supporting DoD network engineering, programming, and early enterprise infrastructure modernization.