From Joe Pretko’s Poolside Office

Hey everybody, I hope you all are doing well out there. I’ve been with MPS for a little over seven months now, supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Benefits Appeals and Memorials (BAM) portfolio as a Business Analyst. That means taking part in a bunch of business requirement building sessions, guiding the team in making sure the business requirements make sense and satisfy the business needs. I can say that the projects we’ve…

From Katerina Triantos’ Kitchen Office

Greetings from beautiful Rockville, MD! As we kick off Week 16 of WFH, I continue to provide consulting to our federal clients, with a focus on digital transformation and change management, while ramping up support for their transition to more virtual modern workplaces. Outside of client delivery, I’ve been giving training in Organizational Development, Change Management, and Modern Workplace to the apprentices in our Digital Transformation…

From Amanda Higley’s Maryland Getaway

Hi everyone, welcome to my office!  This is a different set-up from my client’s space in DC, with more room to support my various tasks. (This is my meeting set-up; I also have a “writing chair,” not pictured.)  My commute is a lot shorter – a short 30 second walk, who can beat that??  Beyond the walls of my workstation, I have an awesome and supportive husband who is somehow able to work around our 3-year old daughter, who…

Lawrence Guieb’s Virtual Virginia Life

Hey everyone, I hope all is well.  I’ve been with MPS almost a year. (July 1st will mark one year!)  The pandemic has forced me to transition many aspects of my life to a more virtual setting.  This includes remote work, virtual game night, and virtual happy hours.  I may not see my coworkers, friends, and family in person, but I see/hear from them even more.

I try to keep active, and limit my kitchen trips!  After work, I usually go on…

The Other Washington: From Wes Cronkite’s Window

After moving to Seattle last year, I have continued supporting VA clients on east coast hours. Starting REALLY early in the morning. Luckily the sun rises early out here, so the view from the living room desk to the skyline is beautiful…even at 4:30am.

I support the Benefits Appeals and Memorials (BAM) portfolio, providing project management support to the development sprint teams building an IT-platform for VA applications. I keep in…

Linda Downing Stays Upbeat in Arlington, VA

In spite of the world coming to a virtual standstill, my transition to remote work has been seamless. I continue to provide consulting services to our federal clients, and I’ve even embarked on a pro-bono project for the Shakespeare Theatre Company. It’s been interesting balancing motherhood, distance learning and work responsibilities. (This teacher is ready for summer break!) Luckily my tiny 7 year-old co-worker has been a pleasure, and…