REBOOT [Something]

Welcome to the REBOOT [Something] podcast by Trilogy Innovations and hosted by Farrah Ahmed (Digital Marketing Intern 2025).

As our 2025 internship comes to a close, we sat down with this year's interns to look back upon the last 12 weeks of progress, lessons learned, and accomplishments achieved. From the impacts of personal mentorship to the challenges of ever-evolving technology, their growth and evolution truly demonstrate the extent of the effort they've invested. Tune in to learn more about the outcomes of Trilogy's brand-new inventory program and improved security posture, both led by the incredible momentum of this year's class.

Our goal for each episode is to REBOOT the way we think about each topic of discussion. Topics range from how we use cutting-edge technologies to deliver superior IT solutions for our customers, to current events, economic development and best practices that are transforming the IT consulting industry for government contracting.

Reference Links 🔗

Trilogy Innovations, Inc.

ABOUT | CAREERS | NEWS 👉 https://linktr.ee/trilogyit

OFFICIAL WEBSITE 🔗 www.trilogyit.com

Trilogy Innovations, Inc. is an SBA 8(a) Certified minority-owned small business rooted in north-central West Virginia. As a systems and software engineering company, we believe that leveraging emerging technologies and modern approaches to solve your toughest challenges. Since 2010, Trilogy Innovations dedicated experts have successfully delivered technical solutions for a variety of industries across public and private sectors.

#internship #trilogyintern #stem #steminternship #westvirginia #wv #technologyinternship #techinternship #professionaldevelopment #retrospective #careergrowth #growth #careerdevelopment

Welcome to the REBOOT [Something] audio-podcast by Trilogy Innovations and hosted by Farrah Ahmed #TeamTrilogy.

In this episode, we’re joined by our incredible 2025 Trilogy Spring Intern Cohort! Joining us on the mics are Software Engineering Interns Wyatt Rock, Jerrett Dempsey, Breona Jones, and Jaeli McDuff. We’re talking about their experience so far—what they've been working on, how they've been growing, and what’s surprised them along the way. Thinking about your next internship? Tune in to hear what it’s really like to be a Trilogy intern!

Our goal for each episode is to REBOOT the way we think about each topic of discussion. Topics range from how we use cutting-edge technologies to deliver superior IT solutions for our customers, to current events, economic development and best practices that are transforming the IT consulting industry for government contracting.

Trilogy Innovations, Inc.

ABOUT | CAREERS | NEWS 👉 https://linktr.ee/trilogyit

OFFICIAL WEBSITE 🔗 www.trilogyit.com

Trilogy Innovations, Inc. is an SBA 8(a) Certified minority-owned small business rooted in north-central West Virginia. As a systems and software engineering company, we believe that leveraging emerging technologies and modern approaches to solve your toughest challenges. Since 2010, Trilogy Innovations dedicated experts have successfully delivered technical solutions for a variety of industries across public and private sectors.

🔎 Learn more about NRM: www.nrmsolutions.com 

Get in touch with Ed and the NRM team at [email protected] 

Welcome to the REBOOT [Something] video-podcast by Trilogy Innovations, hosted by Kayla Stein (Business Analyst). Our goal for each episode is to REBOOT the way we think about each topic of discussion. 

In this episode of the REBOOT [Something] podcast, we dive deep into the innovative, data-driven world of NRM Software Solutions with Ed Lesnick, the Director of Commercial Sales for NRM, and Brandon Downey, CEO and co-founder of Trilogy Innovations. 

NRM has revolutionized natural resource management by meshing powerful, data-driven management tools into a platform intuitive enough for customers of any age, background, or experience to leverage. Born out of a need to tackle the complex, overwhelming paperwork involved in well ownership, NRM has evolved into an accessible one-stop shop for tax management, mapping, reporting, valuation, and more. 

NRM's capabilities are empowered by its experienced team of natural resource experts, including field geologists, GIS mappers, CPAs, and beyond. Their holistic approach to ownership and management supports customers of all situations and levels of experience. 

Whether you're a technologist, owner, operator, or just curious about the future of resource management, this episode will leave you informed, inspired, and excited about what’s possible when innovation meets real-world challenges.

Reference Links 🔗

🔎 www.nrmsolutions.com

Trilogy Innovations, Inc.

ABOUT | CAREERS | NEWS 👉 https://linktr.ee/trilogyit

OFFICIAL WEBSITE 🔗 www.trilogyit.com

Trilogy Innovations, Inc. is an SBA 8(a) Certified minority-owned small business rooted in north-central West Virginia. As a systems and software engineering company, we believe that leveraging emerging technologies and modern approaches to solve your toughest challenges. Since 2010, Trilogy Innovations dedicated experts have successfully delivered technical solutions for a variety of industries across public and private sectors.

#technology #smallbusines #trilogyinnovations #westvirginia #wv #appalachia #naturalresource #resourcemanagement #techindustry #tech #cloudcomputing #softwaredevelopment #coding #cloud #nrmsolutions #nrm

#TeamTrilogy is honored to be joined by Dr. Chris Ramezan on this week's episode of the REBOOT [Something] Podcast! In addition to his extensive industry and research experience, Dr. Ramezan currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity and the Business Cybersecurity Management Coordinator at West Virginia University.

Hosted by Team Trilogy's Chad Jeffries (Director of Recruiting) and Brandon Downey (CEO and Co-Founder), we dive into the pressing topics surrounding cybersecurity in education, business, infrastructure, and more! Tune in to find answers to some of our biggest questions:

• How can you balance cultivating students' fundamental skills, while still educating them on cutting edge emerging technology?
• What is Locked Shelds, aka the "Cybersecurity Olympics"?
• Why should businesses integrate cybersecurity, rather than considering it as an afterthought?
• What do non-technical students and educators need to know?
• What does cybersecurity education need to produce career-ready professionals?
• How do we keep and expand opportunities in West Virginia?

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Welcome to the REBOOT [Something] podcast by Trilogy Innovations and hosted by Chad Jeffries (#TeamTrilogy Recruiting & Marketing Lead).

REBOOT [Something] video-podcast by Trilogy Innovations and hosted by Chad Jeffries

Our goal for each episode is to REBOOT the way we think about each topic of discussion. Topics range from how we use cutting-edge technologies to deliver superior IT solutions for our customers, to current events, economic development and best practices that are transforming the IT consulting industry for government contracting.

Reference Links 🔗

Trilogy Innovations, Inc.

ABOUT | CAREERS | NEWS 👉 https://linktr.ee/trilogyit

OFFICIAL WEBSITE 🔗 www.trilogyit.com

Trilogy Innovations, Inc. is an SBA 8(a) Certified minority-owned small business rooted in north-central West Virginia. As a systems and software engineering company, we believe that leveraging emerging technologies and modern approaches to solve your toughest challenges. Since 2010, Trilogy Innovations dedicated experts have successfully delivered technical solutions for a variety of industries across public and private sectors.

Welcome to the REBOOT [Something] podcast by Trilogy Innovations and hosted by Chad Jeffries (#TeamTrilogy Recruiting)

On this week's episode, we are joined by educator, community leader, and 2023 WV Teacher of the Year, Amber Nichols! Tune in as we dive into K-12 education across West Virginia from the perspective of a former teacher and current Public Relations Coordinator for the Monongalia County School District. Amber tells us more about her experiences in and out of the classroom, representing our state amongst the country-wide Teachers of the Year, and continuing to advocate for both educators and students in her new role.

We'll explore the breadth of unique opportunities and challenges here in the Mountain State and answer the hard-hitting questions needed to truly uplift our students to success in their learning journeys.

How do you empower students with technology, while helping them develop the balance to use it responsibly and sustainably?

What needs to be done to increase the accessibility of programs that help parents support their students outside of the classroom?

What is the role of local, state, and federal government in providing crucial resources and opportunities for educators and students alike?

How do we keep our talent and capability in West Virginia?

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REBOOT [Something] podcast by Trilogy Innovations and hosted by Chad Jeffries

Our goal for each episode is to REBOOT the way we think about each topic of discussion. Topics range from how we use cutting-edge technologies to deliver superior IT solutions for our customers, to current events, economic development and best practices that are transforming the IT consulting industry for government contracting.

Reference Links 🔗

Trilogy Innovations, Inc.

ABOUT | CAREERS | NEWS 👉 https://linktr.ee/trilogyit

OFFICIAL WEBSITE 🔗 www.trilogyit.com

Trilogy Innovations, Inc. is an SBA 8(a) Certified minority-owned small business rooted in north-central West Virginia. As a systems and software engineering company, we believe that leveraging emerging technologies and modern approaches to solve your toughest challenges. Since 2010, Trilogy Innovations dedicated experts have successfully delivered technical solutions for a variety of industries across public and private sectors.

Welcome to the REBOOT [Something] video-podcast by Trilogy Innovations and hosted by Chad Jeffries (#TeamTrilogy Recruiting & Marketing Lead).

In this episode, Chad and Randy Cottle (VP and COO at Trilogy) talk with Dr. Tom Devine, a Teaching Assistant Professor at West Virginia University's Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. We discussed the academic foundations that bring unique, sustainable, and competitive opportunities to West Virginia. Chad, Randy, and Tom explore Trilogy's collaborations and sponsorships at WVU, such as the new cybersecurity capstone, the Red Hat training programs, and the integration of STEM departments across the university.

Our goal for each episode is to REBOOT the way we think about each topic of discussion. Topics range from how we use cutting-edge technologies to deliver superior IT solutions for our customers, to current events, economic development and best practices that are transforming the IT consulting industry for government contracting.

Reference Links 🔗

Trilogy Innovations, Inc.

ABOUT | CAREERS | NEWS 👉 https://linktr.ee/trilogyit

OFFICIAL WEBSITE 🔗 www.trilogyit.com

Trilogy Innovations, Inc. is an SBA 8(a) minority-owned small business rooted in north-central West Virginia. As a systems and software engineering company, we believe that leveraging emerging technologies and modern approaches to solve your toughest challenges. Since 2010, Trilogy Innovations dedicated experts have successfully delivered technical solutions for a variety of industries across public and private sectors.

#softwareengineering #systemsengineering #cloudtechnology #cloudservices #devops #smallbusiness #smallbusinessadministration #SBA #8(a) #certified #8acertified #federalcontracting #federalIT #informationtechnology #consulting #westvirginia #yeswv #minorityownedbusiness #blackownedbusiness #SBACertified #bridgeportwestvirginia #morgantownwv #cybersecurity #capstone #westvirginiauniversity #mountaineers #wvu #letsgo #redhat #drones

Dr. Tom Devine (Teaching Assistant Professor) returns for another episode of the REBOOT [Something] podcast! Tom has been more than busy integrating Red Hat training in his curriculum, supporting his capstone students as they present projects at conferences, leading the discussion on pressing technology topics like AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, and more.

His continued emphasis on holistic preparedness and providing hands-on experiential learning opportunities drives his teaching ethos and helps his students become confident, capable, and independent problem-solvers. Tune into this week's episode to learn more about Tom's perspective on preparing young professionals for what it's actually like to work in industry, academia, government, and beyond.

Welcome to the REBOOT [Something] video-podcast by Trilogy Innovations and hosted by Chad Jeffries (#TeamTrilogy Director of Recruiting)

REBOOT [Something] video-podcast by Trilogy Innovations and hosted by Chad Jeffries

Our goal for each episode is to REBOOT the way we think about each topic of discussion. Topics range from how we use cutting-edge technologies to deliver superior IT solutions for our customers, to current events, economic development and best practices that are transforming the IT consulting industry for government contracting.

Reference Links 🔗

Trilogy Innovations, Inc.

ABOUT | CAREERS | NEWS 👉 https://linktr.ee/trilogyit

OFFICIAL WEBSITE 🔗 www.trilogyit.com

Trilogy Innovations, Inc. is an SBA 8(a) Certified minority-owned small business rooted in north-central West Virginia. As a systems and software engineering company, we believe that leveraging emerging technologies and modern approaches to solve your toughest challenges. Since 2010, Trilogy Innovations dedicated experts have successfully delivered technical solutions for a variety of industries across public and private sectors.

Welcome to the REBOOT [Something] video-podcast by Trilogy Innovations and hosted by Chad Jeffries (#TeamTrilogy Recruiting & Marketing Lead).

REBOOT [Something] video-podcast by Trilogy Innovations and hosted by Chad Jeffries

Our goal for each episode is to REBOOT the way we think about each topic of discussion. Topics range from how we use cutting-edge technologies to deliver superior IT solutions for our customers, to current events, economic development and best practices that are transforming the IT consulting industry for government contracting. In this episode, Chad and Randy Cottle (VP and COO at Trilogy) are joined by the Lakota Software team to explore innovation in the biometrics industry. As close collaborators both central to West Virginia, our teams also discussed the importance of investment and progress in our state.

Aaron Wilson (Co-Founder/President/CEO) and Sam Cilento (Sales & Marketing Director) break down Lakota's robust biometric catalogue, including numerous cutting-edge applications and SDKs. Whether it's offering the only web-based fingerprinting tool on the market (EFTCreator) or automatically detecting and reading fingerprints of unpredictable orientations and sizes (Sequnce), it's evident that Lakota's commitment to quality, efficiency, and convenience are raising the bar for progress and innovation in the biometrics spaces.

Reference Links 🔗

- Reach out: [email protected]

- Learn more about Lakota Software: https://www.lakotasoftware.com/

- Lakota Biometric Software: https://lakotasoftware.com/biometric-...

- Follow Lakota on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lako...

Trilogy Innovations, Inc.

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Trilogy Innovations, Inc. is an SBA 8(a) and HUBZone Certified minority-owned small business rooted in north-central West Virginia. As a systems and software engineering company, we believe that leveraging emerging technologies and modern approaches to solve your toughest challenges. Since 2010, Trilogy Innovations dedicated experts have successfully delivered technical solutions for a variety of industries across public and private sectors.

#softwareengineering #systemsengineering #cloudtechnology #cloudservices #devops #smallbusiness #smallbusinessadministration #SBA #8a #certified #8acertified #federalcontracting #federalIT #informationtechnology #consulting #westvirginia #yeswv #minorityownedbusiness #blackownedbusiness #SBACertified #bridgeportwestvirginia #morgantownwv #biometrics #fingerprint #security #sdk #softwareapplication

Watch the video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYM2PQvsbxk&t=1920s

Welcome to the REBOOT [Something] video-podcast by Trilogy Innovations and hosted by Chad Jeffries (#TeamTrilogy Recruiting & Marketing Lead).

Join our re-cap discussion of Trilogy Innovation's #internshipprogram2023 with the #intern cohort of summer 2023, as they "REBOOT" [internship programs].

In this episode, Chad (host) had the pleasure of interviewing the 2023 interns from Trilogy Innovations. In this episode, we will gain insight into what it's like to intern at Trilogy Innovations, and the experiences and skills that these interns have gained throughout their internship experience.

Our guests for this episode are from the summer 2023 class of Trilogy interns, and are well on their path to #careersuccess. From left to right, Trilogy's interns for the 2023 #internshipprogram were Jess Callison, Andrew Shepherd, Kayla Stein, and Cole Henderson.

In this episode, Jess, Andrew, Kayla, and Cole share their experiences, challenges, and lessons learned during their internship. We will also delve into the impact that this internship has had on their personal and professional development.

Throughout the podcast, we will be exploring topics such as the types of projects that the interns worked on, the tools and technologies that they used, and the mentorship and support that they received from the company.

This podcast episode is a great resource for students or recent graduates who are interested in pursuing a career in #Software and #Systems #Engineering. Our guests will provide valuable insights into what it takes to succeed in this field and how an internship can be a great launching pad for a successful career.

So, join us for this informative and inspiring conversation with interns from Trilogy Innovations, Inc. #smallbusiness #minorityownedbusiness

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REBOOT [Something] video-podcast by Trilogy Innovations and hosted by Chad Jeffries.

Our goal for each episode is to REBOOT the way we think about each topic of discussion. Topics range from how we use cutting-edge technologies to deliver superior IT solutions for our customers, to current events, economic development and best practices that are transforming the IT consulting industry for government contracting.

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Reference Links 🔗

APPLY TO JOIN THE TEAM 👉 https://trilogyit.isolvedhire.com/jobs/

ABOUT | CAREERS | NEWS 👉 https://linktr.ee/trilogyit

OFFICIAL WEBSITE 🔗 www.trilogyit.com

Trilogy Innovations, Inc. is an SBA 8(a) and HUBZone Certified minority-owned small business rooted in north-central West Virginia. As a systems and software engineering company, we believe that leveraging emerging technologies and modern approaches to solve your toughest challenges. Since 2010, Trilogy Innovations dedicated experts have successfully delivered technical solutions for a variety of industries across public and private sectors.

Welcome to the REBOOT [Something] podcast by Trilogy Innovations and hosted by Chad Jeffries

In this episode, Chad and Randy Cottle (VP and COO at Trilogy) talk with Scott Rotruck, VP of External Relations at Vertx Partners, to discuss the importance of collaboration between businesses around the state that support federal contracting, and how these partnerships create opportunities across West Virginia. Scott's background of building connections and empowering business within the Mountain State makes this an exciting discussion you won't want to miss.

Our goal for each episode is to REBOOT the way we think about each topic of discussion. Topics range from how we use cutting-edge technologies to deliver superior IT solutions for our customers, to current events, economic development and best practices that are transforming the IT consulting industry for government contracting.

Reference Links 🔗

Vertx Partners website: https://vertxpartners.org/

Trilogy Innovations, Inc.

ABOUT | CAREERS | NEWS 👉 https://linktr.ee/trilogyit

OFFICIAL WEBSITE 🔗 www.trilogyit.com

Trilogy Innovations, Inc. is an SBA 8(a) and HUBZone Certified minority-owned small business rooted in north-central West Virginia. As a systems and software engineering company, we believe that leveraging emerging technologies and modern approaches to solve your toughest challenges. Since 2010, Trilogy Innovations dedicated experts have successfully delivered technical solutions for a variety of industries across public and private sectors.