Gary Celli

Gary Celli has extensive experience in various leadership positions within the IT industry. Gary currently serves as the Vice President-SAP Practice Lead at Groundswell, where they oversee the entire SAP practice, including project delivery and P&L management. Gary has achieved significant success in developing relationships with SAP and positioning the company as a top contender for a major US Army ERP project. Prior to this role, they were the Vice President Strategy and Growth, Defense and Intel at Groundswell, where they led the formulation and implementation of strategic growth plans and established strategic partnerships and alliances to expand the company's market reach.

Before joining Groundswell, Gary Celli worked at SAP National Security Services (SAP NS2) as a Senior Defense Industry Advisor and a Delivery Executive, where they played a key role in expanding the company's reach in the defense and intelligence sectors and delivering innovative solutions to address global military challenges. Gary also worked as the Vice President of Horizontal Solutions and Integration at ManTech, where they spearheaded strategic initiatives to enhance customer engagement and strengthen the company's position in the Federal community. Additionally, they have served as an Adjunct Professor at Penn State University, where they taught courses in Project Management, Systems Development, and Design, and Emerging Technologies.

Earlier in their career, Gary Celli worked at SAP America as a Department of Defense Business Development Specialist, where they rejuvenated sales growth within the Department of Defense Market. Gary also held positions at SRA International, Inc. as a Principal and Program Manager, overseeing the growth and development initiatives within the Department of Defense sector, and at Centris Consulting as a Senior Project Manager, where they modernized warehousing and logistics systems for specialized DoD operations.

Overall, Gary Celli's work experience showcases their expertise in strategic planning, business development, and leadership in the IT industry, particularly in the defense and intelligence sectors.

Gary Celli holds an Executive Post Masteral Certificate in Management and Leadership from MIT Sloan School of Management. Gary also has a Master of Science degree in Finance and Taxation from King's College and a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Scranton. In addition to their academic achievements, Gary has obtained certifications such as Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), SAP Certified Associate - SAP Activate Project Manager 2018, Certified SCOR Master, and PMP (Project Management Professional).