Lara Fries

Lara Fries is an experienced IT executive with over twenty-five years in program management, technical leadership, and business development, focusing on enterprise IT solutions for federal government and commercial clients. Currently serving as Vice President at Peraton since May 2021, Lara previously held a similar role at Perspecta from November 2006 to May 2021, overseeing operations and delivery of IT solutions for the Department of Homeland Security. Lara’s background includes key positions such as Technical Director at Software Performance Systems and Technical Lead at Computer Consulting Group, Mobil Oil, and TERA Systems, as well as a managerial role at PwC Consulting. Educational credentials include a Master's Certificate in Project Management from The George Washington University and a Master's Program in Systems Engineering from George Mason University, alongside a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Virginia Tech.