Lee R.

Lee R. is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in proposal management and bid strategy within the public sector. Currently serving as a Public Sector Capture Manager at Databricks since May 2025, Lee previously held the position of Senior Manager, Bid Strategy & Development at Sodexo, where leadership of a 13-member team and the refinement of the SoProAI tool were key responsibilities. Prior roles include Knowledge Manager at Google, where education of sales teams on IDIQs and negotiation of licensing contracts was pivotal, and Public Sector Proposal Manager at Lumen Technologies, facilitating technical discussions and ensuring compliance in proposals. Additional experience encompasses leadership roles at Veris Group, Mandiant, Peraton Labs, Benefitfocus, Cardinal Health, and The McGraw Hill Companies. Lee's educational background includes multiple advanced degrees from The Citadel and a BA from the College of Charleston.