HigherEchelon, Inc.
Cody Ikkala is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in program management and consulting. Currently serving as a Senior Program Manager at HigherEchelon, Inc., since July 2023, Cody leads a significant Salesforce project aimed at developing a nomination portal for military academies, while also managing funding negotiations with key stakeholders. As the Founder of Essay Edge Consulting, LLC., initiated in June 2025, Cody focuses on facilitating professional development and expert coaching for aspiring leaders. Prior roles include Senior Managing Consultant at WSN, where operations and data strategies were implemented for a major consent order at a large bank, and Global Partnerships Program Manager at Goldman Sachs, responsible for overseeing high-revenue partnership programs. Cody's earlier experience includes a Senior Operations Manager position at MSI and serving as a U.S. Army Engineer Officer. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science from the United States Military Academy at West Point, a Doctorate in Business Administration from the University of Houston, and an MBA in Business Analytics from the University of North Texas.
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HigherEchelon, Inc.
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HigherEchelon, Inc. (H.E.) is a service-disabled veteran owned, human and organizational performance consulting firm that works with both public and private sector clients to enhance performance. We work at the intersection of leadership and technology to help organizations overcome their challenges and achieve their highest level of potential by optimizing the output of people, processes, and technology. Offerings Human Capital Services: HigherEchelon’s Human Capital Services practice focuses on the human dimension of performance as well as organizational culture and procedural excellence. We believe that combining resilient and adaptive leaders with a positive culture and efficient processes breeds long-term, sustainable growth. Technical Services: From the development of missile systems to gaming software, HigherEchelon’s technical services reach a wide breadth of program requirements. HE is involved with the entire life cycle of several programs with services including original development, virtual training, and full-implementation program management. Additionally, HigherEchelon provides highly specialized technical engineering and project management expertise on a variety of classified defense programs. Salesforce Consulting: HigherEchelon, Inc. (HE) is a seasoned, experienced developer and implementer of Salesforce, the world’s #1 customer relationship management (CRM) Cloud-based solution. Our Salesforce practice is a Registered Consulting Partner with a customer rating of 9.81 out of 10. HigherEchelon's strategic and industry specific understanding of Salesforce implementation and customization allows clients to unleash the full potential of Salesforce. CMMI Level 3 | ISO9001:2015