executive team

Vini Ehsan is the Founder and CEO of Arch Systems, LLC, a minority, woman-owned small business. With over 30 years of expertise in managing IT projects for federal agencies, Vini is a recognized leader in healthcare IT and enterprise solutions. She has successfully led over 40 federal contracts, spanning CMS, NIH, FDA, and the Department of Education, showcasing her expertise in program management, enterprise architecture, and requirements analysis. Vini has spearheaded multiple award-winning initiatives, including the management of GWACs like CIO-SP3, earning accolades such as the Inc. 5000 Elite Member and Federal Health IT Innovations Awards.

Dr. Prentice S. Norman serves as the Vice President of Enterprise Solutions Architecture at Arch Systems, where he plays a critical role in shaping strategic IT initiatives and driving innovation across the organization. A United States veteran and senior IT leader with over 20 years of experience, Dr. Norman excels in cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, and leading large-scale IT transformations. Armed with certifications such as CISSP, CEH, and ITIL V3, he brings a proven ability to design secure, scalable systems and implement innovative solutions across multi-billion-dollar federal portfolios.

Dr. Norman, one of the lead authors of “ATO as Code,” has been pivotal in advancing automated security compliance within the DevSecOps pipeline. His leadership in promoting the Open Security Controls Assessment Language (OSCAL) across the federal government has helped shape and drive the automation of ATO processes, enhanced interoperability, and strengthened cybersecurity resilience.

Dr. Norman has successfully led initiatives in cloud migrations, Zero Trust frameworks, and advanced cybersecurity operations, earning recognition for reducing organizational risks and improving compliance. As a trusted advisor to federal leadership, he provides strategic insights on emerging technologies and cybersecurity resilience. His ability to blend technical precision with executive strategy ensures Arch Systems delivers cutting-edge solutions that drive growth and operational excellence.

Carl Fredrick Tegeder, Jr., Chief Innovation Officer/Chief Technology Officer (CIO/CTO) at Arch Systems, is a seasoned technology executive and enterprise architect with over 30 years of experience driving innovation across cloud solutions, AI, machine learning, and business intelligence. A military veteran with 10 years of service as a signal officer in the U.S. Army and Georgia National Guard, Carl applies his disciplined leadership and technical expertise to deliver transformative solutions.

Throughout his career, Carl has demonstrated exceptional leadership in technical strategy and solution delivery across multiple industries, including federal health, information technology, and enterprise systems. He has held senior executive roles at organizations such as RELI Group, Maximus Federal, and Optum, where he successfully led large-scale initiatives and secured major contracts in both federal and commercial markets.

Among his notable achievements are spearheading technology strategies for multibillion-dollar federal health contracts, pioneering advancements in generative AI for proposal writing, and driving innovations in data center transformations and cloud infrastructures. Carl’s contributions have earned him multiple awards, including Unisys Gold Awards and distinguished military honors, reflecting his unwavering commitment to excellence.

With a proven track record of delivering complex solutions and driving significant business growth, Carl brings unparalleled expertise and vision to Arch Systems. His leadership will play a key role in advancing the company’s innovation and growth objectives.

Carl Fredrick Tegeder, Jr., Chief Innovation Officer/Chief Technology Officer (CIO/CTO) at Arch Systems, is a seasoned technology executive and enterprise architect with over 30 years of experience driving innovation across cloud solutions, AI, machine learning, and business intelligence. A military veteran with 10 years of service as a signal officer in the U.S. Army and Georgia National Guard, Carl applies his disciplined leadership and technical expertise to deliver transformative solutions.

Throughout his career, Carl has demonstrated exceptional leadership in technical strategy and solution delivery across multiple industries, including federal health, information technology, and enterprise systems. He has held senior executive roles at organizations such as RELI Group, Maximus Federal, and Optum, where he successfully led large-scale initiatives and secured major contracts in both federal and commercial markets.

Among his notable achievements are spearheading technology strategies for multibillion-dollar federal health contracts, pioneering advancements in generative AI for proposal writing, and driving innovations in data center transformations and cloud infrastructures. Carl’s contributions have earned him multiple awards, including Unisys Gold Awards and distinguished military honors, reflecting his unwavering commitment to excellence.

With a proven track record of delivering complex solutions and driving significant business growth, Carl brings unparalleled expertise and vision to Arch Systems. His leadership will play a key role in advancing the company’s innovation and growth objectives.