Donald Bauer
Principal Consultant
Donald is a seasoned federal IT leader with over 25 years of experience driving enterprise modernization across government agencies. Don is known for uniting technical innovation, change management, and business value—leading transformative initiatives that deliver measurable results.
A former Navy Chief and Surface Warfare Officer, Don began his career developing mission-critical systems for NASA’s shuttle program and later co-founded QuickHire, the first commercial SaaS hiring platform for the federal government. The platform was adopted by over 70 agencies and ultimately acquired by Monster.com.
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Don’s distinguished federal service includes senior leadership roles at the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Office of Personnel Management, and the Department of State. He was the inaugural Chief Technology Officer for Global Talent Management at State, where he oversaw a $60 million IT portfolio supporting 78,000+ employees worldwide. His leadership modernized legacy systems, launched an AI innovation lab, and drove workforce engagement and stakeholder trust.
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Don is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), FAC-P/PM Level III certified program manager, and a Certified TBM Executive, recognized for delivering cost transparency and data-informed investment strategy. His contributions to government-wide modernization were recognized with the 2024 Meritorious Presidential Rank Award.
As a Partner and Executive Consultant at Strategic Results, he advises C-suite executives on digital transformation, organizational resilience, and the strategic alignment of technology with mission impact.
Sylvia Bernardini
Human Capital Strategies Consultant
Sylvia is an experienced human resources executive with a successful track record of creating, executing, and monitoring HR programs that deliver a strong return on investment (ROI) and support strategic business goals. She builds flexible, partner-focused, resilient HR organizations to achieve measurable impact at scale amidst rapid change.
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With experience in organizations from start-ups to 20,000 global employees strong, she partners with leadership to assess problems and target areas for improvement. This results in tailored advice and customized human capital solutions centered around client mission and culture.
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Sylvia advises on structuring HR organizations that leverage internal talent while identifying short- and long-term expertise needs. This typically has the additional benefit of mitigating corporate risk and improving compliance with applicable regulations. The hallmark of Sylvia’s structuring of HR organizations is a more strategic “business partner” approach in keeping with the best and most current practices, rather than a reactive transactional approach.
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Sylvia has often been called upon to develop employee value proposition strategies and campaigns. She does this through a focus on human capital and culture initiatives. Sylvia is dedicated to bringing each element of an organization to peak performance. Multiple “Top Workplace” awards at different companies attest to Sylvia’s ability to bring positive change and direction.
Les
Buday
Information Security Consultant
Les Buday is a cybersecurity executive with over 30 years of experience helping organizations align information security operations with corporate strategies to manage their cyber risk and compliance. His expertise spans federal and commercial sectors, where he advises leadership and operations teams on navigating complex cyber risk laws and regulations, ensuring data protection is integrated across business lines, and achieving measurable, sustainable cyber risk compliance.
Les began his career in software development, building information systems for the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Military Sealift Command to support forward-deployed missions. That experience helped to instill a deep understanding of the importance of safeguarding sensitive information from unauthorized access—inspiring his transition into cybersecurity and risk management.d
Throughout his career, he has guided executives and boards in interpreting legal and regulatory mandates related to cybersecurity, including FISMA, DFARS, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR. He partners closely with CIOs, CISOs, and Operational teams to implement security requirements aligned to industry-recognized frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CMMC, and FedRAMP—translating compliance requirements into actionable business initiatives that enhance resilience, operational efficiency, and information security practices.
A trusted advisor and collaborative problem-solver, Les believes in tailoring solutions commesurate to each client’s unique profile in terms of its size, , its company culture, and how it conducts its business,. His approach emphasizes transparency, partnership, and lasting capability development—empowering clients to maintain and evolve their own cybersecurity posture long after engagements conclude.
At Strategic Results Consulting, Les strengthens our firm’s core pillars of strategic and operational planning, organizational transformation, and results-driven program management, with a particular focus on advancing clients’ information security and cyber risk management maturity.
Pat FLannery
Organizational Strategies Consultant
Pat, a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), has 31 years of experience in the Federal professional services market. He spent more than 21 years with Stanley Associates and later CGI Federal following the company’s acquisition. Early in his Stanley career, Pat served in program management positions for a number of the company’s key customers including the US Marine Corps, Army, Department of State, and Department of Energy. Later, he guided the company’s proposal management, communications, and business intelligence organizations as Stanley’s Vice President of Corporate Development. Pat’s involvement in both delivery and growth operations provides him with a broad base of experience across internally and externally focused areas supporting a rapidly growing organization.
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After Stanley Associates, Pat teamed with an investment/ operating partner and, backed by Bluestone Capital Partners, purchased GAP Solutions, a diversified professional services firm. As Chief Operating Officer Pat was a critical member of the team that improved operations and executed a growth strategy increasing revenue by more than $12M in just three months.
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Subsequent to GAP’s sale, Pat joined KO Distilling in the fall of 2019 as both an investor and Executive Vice President. He helped guide the company through a period of growth while faced with the challenges associated with the pandemic. He was primarily responsible for sales and marketing, contributing to a 50% increase in revenue through account management, product development, and market expansion.
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Pat’s diverse experience combined with his strong people skills makes him incredibly effective in building consensus around best practice solutions to business challenges.
mike Innella
Organizational Strategies Consultant
Mike is an accomplished technology executive with a strong track record of leading organizations through periods of transformation and growth. Subsequent to his service as a Naval Officer through two deployments on a guided missile destroyer, Mike joined Stanley Associates (now CGI Federal). At Stanley, he became an early member of the executive leadership team where he played a critical role in the company's success and eventual Initial Public Offering and later sale to CGI Federal.
As an advisor or serving in temporary executive roles such as President or COO, he brings a holistic, enterprise-level perspective to business operations — aligning strategy, culture, and execution to drive lasting impact. Often described as a “general physician” for organizations, Mike diagnoses operational challenges and implements practical remedies to strengthen core functions and long-term viability.
Mike’s keys to success include clear lines of authority, well-defined accountability, and a culture that supports both. To get there, he establishes structured processes and performance metrics — including ISO and CMMI frameworks — that clarify ownership, support decision-making, and reduce organizational friction. His work is grounded in operational fundamentals, with a sharp focus on improving efficiency, leadership development, and strategic alignment across departments.
Results under his leadership have included stronger revenue growth, more predictable business pipelines, improved employee engagement, reduced executive firefighting, and enhanced competitiveness in complex markets. Mike’s unique value lies in his ability to unite HR, Finance, Sales, and Delivery into a single, collaborative system — enabling organizations to play as one team and scale with confidence.
Kian
Manafi
Communications Consultant
Kian Manafi is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), and versatile Communications Consultant at Strategic Results, where he helps clients refine their voice, elevate visibility, and engage audiences through clear, compelling storytelling. With experience spanning government contracting, IT solutions, and digital transformation, he specializes in strategy-driven campaigns that make complex ideas accessible and impactful.
Kian’s expertise includes social media management, content strategy, and digital analytics, with a proven ability to drive engagement and track measurable impact. His additional skills in graphic design, project management, and SEO strengthen client efforts to achieve sustainable communication outcomes.
At Strategic Results Consulting, Kian leads the design and execution of content strategies aligned with client objectives. He oversees digital channels, shapes messaging, and develops materials ranging from executive bios and press releases to social campaigns and website content. His collaborative approach ensures brand authenticity while resonating with diverse audiences.
Certified in social media marketing and data analytics, Kian blends creativity with analytical insight to deliver results. Passionate about storytelling, he is committed to producing high-impact communications that build connection, trust, and organizational growth.