Orbis Inc
Vickie Kaltsounis Hoffmann, MBA, PMP has extensive experience in operations, project management, and engineering roles. Vickie Kaltsounis has served as an Operations Director at Orbis Inc since June 2020, where they lead multiple teams and is responsible for personnel performance, contract/project performance, revenue growth, and business development. Prior to this role, they worked as a Senior Project Manager at Orbis Inc from January 2011 to June 2020, managing a sub-contract for test engineering support.
Before joining Orbis Inc, Vickie worked at Life Cycle Engineering as a SPAWAR Engineer Contractor from July 2003 to September 2004, where they maintained and supported MAXIMO, an asset and inventory management software solution. Vickie Kaltsounis also performed custom development in a Visual Basic/.Net environment with a SQL Server backend.
Vickie's previous experience includes roles such as a Software Developer at the Medical University of South Carolina, where they maintained and supported OACIS, a data repository software application, and performed custom development using Visual Basic. Vickie Kaltsounis also worked as a Data Analyst Contractor at the State of Hawaii, overseeing a data conversion and analysis operation for the development of the State's Employee Retirement System.
In addition to their software and data analysis experience, Vickie has a background in engineering. Vickie Kaltsounis worked as a Senior Project Engineer at Orbis Inc from February 2006 to January 2011, where they designed custom electrical interfaces for automated testing and developed prototypes using LabVIEW software.
Earlier in their career, Vickie worked as a Business Analyst and Software Developer at the Medical University of South Carolina, where they developed business solutions in the Electronic Document Management arena and supported custom changes for the SmartStream Human Resources application.
Vickie's experience also includes a role as a Test Engineer at Process Control Corporation, where they headed the software testing department and was responsible for beta testing, developing test programs, and maintaining a database of reported software problems.
Throughout their career, Vickie has consistently demonstrated strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to manage complex projects. Vickie Kaltsounis holds an MBA and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
Vickie Kaltsounis Hoffmann, MBA, PMP, began their education journey in 1992 by pursuing a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering at Clemson University. Vickie Kaltsounis successfully completed their undergraduate studies in 1996.
After taking a brief break from academia, Hoffmann enrolled at The Citadel in 1999 to pursue a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on Business Administration. Vickie Kaltsounis completed their MBA program in 2002, further expanding their knowledge in the field of business.
In addition to their formal education, Hoffmann has also obtained a certification in Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute. Although the exact date of obtaining this certification is unavailable, it showcases their commitment towards enhancing their skills and expertise in project management.
Orbis Inc
Orbis, Inc., a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) established in 2000, provides engineering, technical and consulting services to the Department of Defense (DOD). Our company headquarters is located in Charleston SC, and our regional business units are located in Portsmouth NH, Washington D.C., Huntsville AL, Norfolk VA, Groton CT, and San Diego CA. Orbis, Inc. is an innovative and responsive engineering services company with a proven record of technical problem solving and project management using a systems approach across the full product life cycle.