About the Book
Infinite Group Inc.'s goal is to demystify the software development, testing, deployment, implementation, and upgrade of CyberSecurity technology for government security, engineering change, cost avoidance, contract consolidation, and for small businesses contractors that support federal, state & local government initiatives. IGI accomplishes this with the development, testing, and deployment of the CyberSecurity Toolkit for federal government, state and local governments, and for small- and medium-sized businesses. We begin with business advisory services for the small- and medium-sized businesses that deliver CyberSecurity product and service offerings to the federal government and to state and local governments. Infinite Group, Inc. (IGI), is a U.S. small business with Top Secret facility clearance, supporting global operations in more than 25 locations - U.S., NATO allies, and coalition forces. Specialties include advanced CyberSecurity technology, enterprise IT systems implementation, engineering change management, service delivery, and operations and sustainment (O&S) for the Federal government, state & local governments, and commercial customers. We deliver the full range of CyberSecurity product and service offerings including: visualization, vulnerability assessment, prioritization of risks, remediation of risks, proof-of-concept, phased implementation, and education and training. IGI principals have roots in the U.S. investment community and deliver CyberSecurity product and services offerings that are based on intellectual property that is protected by U.S. patents. IGI principals have backgrounds in DoD, joint forces, and global operations - MACOMS, MAJCOMS, Space Command, Special Ops, Army, Navy, Air Force, professional consulting services, global education and training, operational test and evaluation, information assurance, and expertise growing revenue for small- and medium-sized businesses. IGI is a Delaware corporation and delivers advanced technology support to the government. As a Small Business Administration (SBA) small business operating under a wide range of NAICS Codes, we build effective teams to bid and deliver on set-asides for firms generating less that $25.5 million annual revenue. At times IGI competes in the unrestricted (full and open category) to win and deliver by competing with large firms. IGI has an extensive list of respected and recognized teaming partners with small business status. These include woman-, minority-, veteran-, and Alaska Native-owned small businesses; as well as 8(a) and HUBZone firms. IGI extends each teaming partner ample opportunity to serve as prime contractor as well as to fill the role of IGI subcontractor on multiple contracts. IGI business planning consists of a facilitated offsite and exercises, brainstorming, the development of a narrative (vision, values, mission, goals, objectives), development of a strategy, and empirical data that includes several financial spreadsheets. The IGI method includes disciplined business planning and case studies. We start with a business plan, partly to begin with the end in mind. Most companies have every intention of changing the world for the better. Competition for government and commercial contracts drives labor rates lower and quality of service higher until the business that you are very proud of is reduced to the role of commodity provider. The purpose of IGI business planning is to help you define your business in terms of more lofty goals than just keeping the lights on. To be clear - provide your first customer superb product and service delivery at a fair price. But don't define your enterprise based on what you are doing for your first customer. Don't name your company after your first customer. The IGI business plan document is suitable for all types of businesses. Where data is available, use empirical metrics and measurements to capture past results and forecast expectations.
About the Author :
Frank McIntire, Infinite Group, Inc. (IGI) Vice President for CyberSecurity consulting. McIntire is a 1974 graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, a management consultant, a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, and an Assistant Professor of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership at the U.S. Air Force Academy. He led USAF operations in Europe and for NATO, as Chief of Operations, Quality Assurance, and the Functional Check Flight branch at Royal Air Force Upper Heyford in the United Kingdom. As Deputy Commander and Deputy Director for Air Force Quality Assurance, Frank directed the efforts of the 80-person global consulting agency for organizational development and business transformation worldwide. As Manager with KPMG Peat Marwick LLP, he led the business process reengineering, organizational development, and business transformation efforts for DoD and commercial clients. Frank earned his Master of Science degree at Vanderbilt University and developed the 'secret sauce' for implementing operational test program management, and program management for Air Force and Army senior leadership. Leading Project Management and CONOPS development include: the Psychology in the DoD Symposium (1985-1988); Battle of Britain Airshow (1989-1990); launch of the Air Force Quality Institute (1992-1995); the Quality Air Force Symposium (1993-1995); the Inspector General visit (1994-1995); the Peacekeeper Missile Action Workout (1995-1996); the Total Army Quality launch (1996-1998); the online Operational Test Program Management system (1999-2002); the Resource Allocation Management Plan (2001-2003); the Fort Carson Project Management Plan (2004); the Oracle National Security Strategic Plan and Conference (2005-2006); Oracle RDBMS, RAC, and ERP Federal Financial implementations (2005-2007); the Amtrak data center (2007-2008); the HHS ITO data center implementation (2007-2010); the ECP management plan for enterprise IT systems and IT infrastructure projects (2009-present). Other projects along the way using MS Project and Sciforma Project Scheduler for planning, tracking, and reporting. Project Management Expert (1999) and Advanced Project Management Expert (2001) from the Avraham Goldratt Institute in New Haven, CT based on the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and Project Management Institute (PMI) standards. Since 2006, McIntire provides dedicated support to the U.S. Alaska Native Community and small business community (WOSB, VOSB, 8(a), and HUBZone).
