Our Leadership

A career health executive with more than 25 years of industry experience leading multidisciplinary teams through complex operational improvement initiatives, Tim is responsible for creating, communicating and implementing the organization’s vision, mission, and strategy. In guiding one of the premier middle-market Technology and Advisory Services provider to the federal market, Tim’s focus is to drive organic and inorganic expansion, while balancing this growth with an “Employer of Choice” culture where diversity and inclusion are both welcomed and celebrated.

Tim is a certified Project Management Professional through the Project Management Institute, in addition to being a Certified Healthcare Financial Professional through the Healthcare Financial Management Association. He holds a master of business administration from the State University of New York, Empire State College and received his bachelor of science degree in business administration, with a concentration in economics, from Nazareth University. Tim has received multiple industry accolades in recognition of his leadership and serves on several community boards. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and reading.

A consummate technology leader with extensive experience and an in-depth understanding of science, engineering and technology encompassing a wide breadth of industries, John Cho brings 25 years of mission-focused thought leadership to his role, driving technology strategy, execution, and the development of emerging technology solutions for Tria Federal.

In 2024, Cho and his team of engineers, developers and technologists founded Tria Labs, the company's new technology innovation group, which develops and tests emerging technologies and solutions for some of the biggest problems facing the federal government.

Prior to joining Tria as Chief Technology Officer, Cho served as Vice President, Digital Platforms, Services & Technology and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at RRAI, a provider of autonomous driving solutions. Before joining RRAI, he was CTO for billion-dollar business sectors at Peraton and Perspecta. He also previously served in senior technology leadership roles at DXC Technology, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), HP and EDS.

Cho was a former research fellow at the Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory on superconductivity and Ph.D. candidate for biochemical engineering at the University of Maryland. He received his B.S. from New Mexico State University in biochemical engineering with a minor in mathematics. He has patents pending in analytics, computer vision, energy, and robotics.

Atchut Kanthamani’s career spans over two decades in the technology industry, working in the public and private sector. After realizing the limitations of traditional government contracting practices, Atchut founded Softrams, a Tria Federal Company as a mission-first organization that directly benefits millions of Americans by providing federal agencies with innovative services and solutions. Being a technologist and architect himself, Kanthamani realized that to create a lasting impact, he would have to be at the forefront of delivery, working alongside federal industry clients. When Softrams was acquired by Tria Federal in November 2024, Kanthamani joined Tria's leadership team.

Since starting the federal contracting journey in 2015, his leadership and focus on innovation cultivated Softrams’ exponential growth from a small business into a leading digital services company in the government contracting space, winning federal contracts collectively valued (TCV) at $1.2 billion in less than 10 years, while providing critical support to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Department of Labor, (DOL), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), General Services Administration (GSA), and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

Prior to establishing Softrams, Atchut held a broad range of positions in the healthcare IT field working with federal agencies at companies including Northrop Grumman, CGI Federal, Capital One, and Freddie Mac, where he honed his skills designing solutions for large-scale enterprise systems and building high-performing agile teams to implement them.

Ray Khuo is a strategic human capital business leader with 30 years of experience successfully aligning the direction of human resources and talent acquisition with corporate missions and objectives. He has achieved proven success in large and complex integrations by forging partnerships across organizations that establish best practices. He has a track record of introducing innovative modernizations that help organizations continuously meet growing requirements, effectively manage costs, and minimize risks.

Before joining Tria, Khuo held various strategic positions in large and small organizations, most recently serving as the Chief Human Capital Officer at BlueHalo, where he helped successfully execute 13 merger and acquisition transactions and 20 company integrations.

At BlueHalo, Khuo was responsible for delivering human capital strategy and operational execution of human resources, talent acquisition, personnel security, DE&I, training and development, and events and community service. He focused on integrating all companies onto unified platforms while managing teams of HR, talent acquisition and security professionals. He also managed multiple infrastructure projects and was recognized for his leadership representing BlueHalo, including receiving a CHRO of the Year award from HRO Today.

Khuo received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from George Mason University, belongs to the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), and is a contributor on the WashingtonExec Strategic Human Capital and Critical Talent Council.

Larry brings more than 25 years of experience in key finance roles for large federal services, products, and solutions organizations to his role as Chief Financial Officer.

As Tria’s Chief Financial Officer, Larry is responsible for the financial management functions including finance and accounting, financial reporting, and financial planning and analysis.

Before joining Tria, he served as Senior Vice President of Finance for BlueHalo, where he led the Financial Planning & Analysis, Program Control and Pricing functions. In this capacity, he was focused on financial transformation activities in support of the company’s growth.

Prior to this role, Larry served as the Vice President for Financial Planning & Analysis for Serco N.A where he successfully led the reimplementation of the company’s planning and reporting application. He also spent 13 years at SAIC in a variety of financial leadership roles including leading the company’s Financial Planning & Analysis function following the split from Leidos.

Larry earned an MBA from University of Maryland, College Park, and a B.S. in Finance from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

With an impressive track record of success and a deep understanding of government contracting, Katie Webb brings valuable experience that aligns perfectly with Tria’s vision and goals. She leads the company’s work in the public health market, spearheading expansion into health-focused civilian government agencies and furthering Tria’s mission of delivering digital transformation and advisory solutions that allow public health agencies to work faster, grow smarter and stay nimble in the face of change.

Before joining Tria, Webb led IBM Consulting’s federal healthcare business, supporting multiple operating divisions within the Department of Health and Human Services. This work included data and AI, hybrid cloud, cybersecurity, and talent transformation. Prior to this role, she served as the Principal Technology Sales Leader for Veterans Affairs and Defense Healthcare, managing strategic client engagements across all of IBM’s product offerings.

Webb also previously worked at Northrop Grumman, Global Professional Solutions, Nortel, and Federal Resources Corporation.

She recently served as the chair of the 2024 Professional Services Council’s FedHealth Conference and was a member of GovCIO Media & Research’s Health Tech Equity Group.

Webb received her bachelor’s degree from Winthrop University in South Carolina and an MBA from Virginia Tech.

A results-driven operations leader, Diana Ceban excels in driving growth, operational excellence, and strategic innovation. With a strong background in health markets and government contracting, she has successfully generated growth and led transformative initiatives across organizations of all sizes.

Before joining Tria, Ceban held key positions in health IT, background investigations, and market intelligence. Most recently, as Vice President and Health Market Leader at Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), she oversaw the Health division, supporting VA, the Military Health System (MHS), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HSS). Ceban also previously worked at OST, Inc., Digicon Corporation, and Marriott International.

Her leadership is marked by data-driven decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on achieving results. Ceban’s expertise spans profit and loss (P&L) management, optimizing operational workflows, mergers and acquisitions, and long-term growth strategy alignment.

Ceban is a recognized industry leader who is actively involved with the HIMSS National Capital Area chapter, ACT-IAC, and the Professional Services Council. She has earned numerous accolades, including multiple FedHealthIT 100 awards and induction into the FedHealthIT Hall of Fame. She has also received a FORUM Leading for IMPACT - Women in Leadership Award, a GovTech Connects Ignite Award, and she was recently selected as a 2025 Engage FedHealth 150 Honoree. Ceban continues to contribute to the health community through her involvement with the NIH Children’s Inn and the American Heart Association.

Originally from Moldova, Ceban received her bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Cluj-Napoca Technical University.

With two decades of expert knowledge in strategic planning, management solutions and operational management, Chris Katkocin supports clients by leveraging his unique skillsets gained from his vast work experience, industry accreditations, and educational accomplishments. As Senior Vice President of Tria's Military and Veteran Health business, Mr. Katkocin is responsible for day-to-day business operations, new business development, client and partner relationship management, staff development and back-office operations. Having extensive success in helping programs achieve optimal business outcomes, Mr. Katkocin provides portfolio oversight, leading numerous program management and business transformation engagements for such clients as Veteran Affairs, Defense Health Agency, Navy, Air Force, Army and the CDC.

Mr. Katkocin’s past experiences include six years as the Chief Operating Officer for Federal Advisory Partners where he helped the company achieve significant growth in the federal market. Prior to that, he was a Deputy Director at Altarum where he managed the majority of the Veterans Health Administrations (VHA) portfolio focusing on business process improvements designed to optimize targeted areas of operations. Before moving into management consulting, Mr. Katkocin held positions primarily within the healthcare sector, working in hospital operations at both INOVA Fairfax Hospital and Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center.

In addition to his Bachelors in Business Administration from James Madison University, Mr. Katkocin holds a Masters of Business Administration with a healthcare concentration from The George Washington University. He continues to further his knowledge-base and network, and maintains his status as a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute.

Bryce Golwalla is the Senior Vice President for Tria's Public Health business unit. He takes pride in applying lessons learned and experience to deliver extraordinary value to Tria's federal customers. He was previously Chief Strategy Officer of Softrams, a Tria Federal Company, and has also worked as a program manager at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Murali Mallina is a highly accomplished technology leader with over 25 years of experience in developing transformative software solutions and cultivating high-performing teams. As both a builder and entrepreneur, he has co-founded multiple startups and has served as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for more than 15 years, driving innovation across supply chain management, edTech, workforce, telecommunications, and healthcare sectors. Currently, he holds the position of Senior Vice President, Technology, where he specializes in designing scalable cloud solutions, pioneering serverless architectures, and delivering enterprise-level AI and machine learning applications that support mission-critical systems. He was previously Chief Technology Officer of Softrams, a Tria Federal Company.

With a robust expertise in team building and establishing Centers of Excellence (CoEs), Murali has implemented frameworks that enhance organizational capabilities, promoting innovation and operational excellence across various domains. A dedicated educator and mentor, he founded Teaching for Good, which inspires learners through computer science clubs and comprehensive training programs. Recognized for his thought leadership, Murali frequently speaks at industry conferences and meetups, sharing valuable insights on AI/ML, DevSecOps, agility, and scalable architectures. An award-winning academic, he continues to merge innovation with purpose, creating impactful solutions for both businesses and communities.

Sean Vineyard has nearly two decades of experience as a risk management, financial management, and management advisory professional. He is a Senior Leader, an educator, and a published author in the risk, financial management, and human capital fields of practice and is active in the risk and financial management communities. Vineyard has an accomplished history of improving customer success, delivery excellence, portfolio performance measurements and management.

As Vice President of Business Development, Military and Veteran Health, Vineyard plays a significant role in advancing Tria’s service offerings and expanding Tria’s military and veteran health market presence. He was previously Vice President, Advisory Services, where he supported the Advisory Division President with a wide range of day-to-day business operations.

Prior to joining Tria's legacy company in August 2022, Vineyard was a Partner at 11th Hour Service supporting the development and implementation of corporate strategy. He was responsible for organizational performance and development including program and project quality assurance and efficiency; client satisfaction and relationship management; budgeting, revenue, and profit management; human capital acquisition, development, and retention; teaming partner and vendor management; regulatory compliance and reporting. The focus of Vineyard’s technical experience has been in establishing, maturing, and improving Federal risk management programs. This includes extensive experience concentrated in Federal Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program development; financial statement and performance audits; audit readiness; Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-123 assessments for Appendices A, B, C, and D; corrective action planning; policy development; workforce development; business process improvement; and financial management advisory experience with everything from small, single office to large, complex, and decentralized agencies in the Federal Government agencies.

Brian Wagner brings two decades of award-winning communications, marketing, and policy experience to Tria Federal. As Vice President, Marketing & Communications, he works to mature and build awareness of the Tria brand, partners with business leaders to drive revenue growth, and collaborates with human resources to bolster Tria’s award-winning company culture and support purposeful employee engagement.

Wagner previously served as Head of Communications, U.S. Government, at Maxar Intelligence. Before joining Maxar, he was Senior Director, Corporate Communications at Peraton, and President of ScoutComms, a veteran-owned small business. He also previously led the policy and communications functions for a health information technology association.

He received his MBA from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University and his B.A. from Columbia University. He also currently serves as a public affairs officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve, holding the rank of lieutenant commander, and is an Afghanistan veteran.