Sean Wybenga is an accomplished acquisition and program management professional with 15 years’ experience in federal contracting and program management. In his position as 1102 Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer, he managed complex procurement actions, led high visibility contract negotiations, and implemented unique and innovative acquisition strategies. In Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and Program Manager roles at the FDA, Sean leveraged his expertise in acquisition to oversee IT modernization efforts. He played a pivotal role in leading cross-functional teams, managing multi-million-dollar IT portfolios, and modernizing mission critical systems. Sean now serves as Director of Appian Strategy at Groundswell, where he has been instrumental in expanding federal market solutions and leading product innovation initiatives. He is a leader in the federal technology landscape, with expertise in strategic program management, government acquisition, and enterprise IT modernization.