Melissa
Andrews

My job is to make sure the engineers on my team are as mission-focused as the customers they serve.

I've spent over two decades in technical sales, at Oracle and Splunk / Cisco, and what has stayed constant is this: the best outcomes happen when people feel seen and heard, and are equipped to do their best work. That's how I lead my team and how I show up for my customers.

I'm known for being direct without being aggressive, decisive without being rigid, and transparent even when transparency is uncomfortable. I believe that trust is the foundation of every high-performing team, and I build it deliberately. A colleague once described my leadership style simply as “people-first” — I can’t think of a better summary.

Outside of my day-to-day, I speak at industry and defense conferences including GovSummit and DefenseTalks, where I bring the practitioner's perspective to conversations that matter. I'm also a proud #IAmRemarkable facilitator, helping people — especially women and underrepresented professionals — articulate their value. I'm passionate about making technology accessible, bringing practical lessons to my church and local communities so people outside of tech can benefit from it too.

For my complete professional history, visit me on LinkedIn → linkedin.com/in/melissa-e-andrews