GaMBiT4

Government and Minority Business in Technology

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About

What We Do

GaMBiT4 helps small businesses grow through Government-awarded products and services contracts by first developing an understanding of the client's business and identifying areas of opportunity for positive growth. How and what does this mean?

Furthermore, GaMBiT4 develops a tactical strategy in partnership with companies that incrementally deliver positive results, using our many years of Senior Level, Multi-Government experience to manage contracts and review contract proposals.

Who We Are

GaMBiT4 is a small business solutions company with decades of collective multi-agency Government and private sector experience. Our clients trust us because we deliver quality results consistently.

Above all, GaMBiT4's mission is to help clients succeed. We fulfill that mission by building teams of outstanding strategists, creative problem solvers, and hard-driving achievers to do what for the client?. Our goal is to be among the best small businesses that offer both management and technology solutions through delivered value and our overall commitment to excellence.

To make this vision a reality, we uphold four Core Values:
•    Professionalism
•    Integrity
•    Respect
•    Teamwork

These values represent our company culture - each of our employees possess such merits while always contributing unique perspectives to the company. Moreover, We believe that the best, most effective teams reflect diverse backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives.

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Services

TRAINING | SEMINARS | SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

GaMBiT4 specializes in supporting companies looking to win business with the Government. We are a learning company that uses an integrated, personal stake approach in supporting the growth of our business partners.  Learn More >

PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT

We are aware there is no such thing as a magic formula for winning Government business because of the size and complexity of each federal department. Subsequently, we focus on creating a partnership with your organization to provide support centered on your needs and the specific opportunities you are pursuing.  Learn More >

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Our focus is helping you communicate your long-term value to Government customers. As you identify your target market, we will assist you in getting your brand in front of potential Government clients and potential industry teammates.  Learn More >

ORGANIZATIONAL ASSESSMENTS | LEADERSHIP COACHING

GaMBiT4 is adept at conducting Organizational Assessments (OA) to help determine specific areas of competence, areas of required improvement, and potential areas of risk while helping support investment and reorganization decisions.

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STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS & ALLIANCE OPPORTUNITIES

GaMBiT4 believes each client is an important strategic partner that has unique needs. We work closely with you and your organization to better understand those needs and provide custom solutions to solve your business challenges.  Learn More >

IT PRODUCTS & SERVICES

GaMBiT4 offers Information Technology (IT) Products and Services that meet your needs through custom solutions available through our source value-added reseller networks. Learn More >

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Meet Our Team

Gloria Castro

CO-Founder and CEO

Gloria Castro is responsible for strategic oversight of GaMBiT4’s business operations. With over 38 years of experience, including senior leadership, government and commercial contract management, information technology (IT), science, geographic information systems (GIS), and national park pass product sales expertise, Gloria is focused on delivering high performing solutions in the Government and commercial marketplace. While previously serving as a Government Contracting Officer (CO), she single-handedly implemented M -0M Department-level IT contracts that led to improving government efficiency while enhancing customer services. Gloria is committed to improving the growth of small businesses through competitive product and service offerings via government, and commercial contracts.

Dru Burks

CO-Founder and Director of Marketing

Dru Burks has over 40 years of experience as an executive leader with management and oversight responsibilities in directing information technology (IT) programs, performing organizational assessments, executive coaching, and subordinate mentoring. He is also a dynamic public speaker with dedicated client service. Under the purview of a Federal Government Chief Information Officer, Dru managed IT Government resources in excess of 5M through promoting and selling IT, geographic information systems (GIS) and science products and services, including Government marketing and advertising.

Roderick Archer

CO-Founder and Director of Operations

Roderick Archer is tasked with information technology (IT) strategy, corporate systems management, engineering solutions support, as well as partner and vendor relations. Roderick has worked in the Government contracting marketplace for over 38 years, specifically in the radio frequency spectrum management, telecommunications, and IT sectors. Before this collaborative business venture, Roderick served as Program Manager at Four Points Technology. Previously, he served with Booz Allen Hamilton as IT Project Manager of a M support services contract and a 0K subcontract for supplemental IT support services under authority of the Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA). Roderick is a member of the Project Management Institute and he holds an advanced degree in information technology.

Douglas Low

Chief Financial Officer

Douglas Low possesses over 37 years of Federal Government Senior Budget Analyst level expertise in the business, accounting, and financial functions sectors. Douglas is considered an expert in budget formulations and execution, determining general and administrative, indirect, and direct labor rates, client auditing and wage. Douglas has also served as a Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) for Government contracts. Douglas is devoted to helping small businesses with generating competitive, legal, justifiable, and auditable rates and proposals for federal, state, local government and commercial contracts.

Diana Ash

Director of Product Sales

Diana has over 20 years of Federal Information Technology (IT) experience in support of and providing solutions and products for the IT needs of Federal agencies. Diana’s expertise and knowledge include software and hardware, application system design and development, cyber security management, network infrastructure design, team management, and systems administration.

Hanh Kent

Director of Business Development

Hanh Kent is a highly accomplished and dedicated professional with interpersonal skills leading to a strong commitment and passion for building relationships, and increasing government contracting opportunities for small, minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses. Before joining GaMBiT4, Ms. Kent managed an award-winning Small Business Program for Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL). She has received many prestigious awards for her dedication, passion, and overall contribution to the success of the Small Business community, most recently earning the "2014 Supplier Diversity Champion Award" from the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) in recognition of her efforts to advocate for the diverse business community. Ms. Kent received her Bachelor of Arts degree in marketing from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis and a Master of Business Administration from Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri. Prior to working for LBNL, she worked for the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and the Sandia National Laboratory, each of which are prime contractors to the U.S. Department of Energy. Please feel free to reach out to Hanh at hkent@archive.gambit4.com or through LinkedIn.

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