Zantech Welcomes New CTO

05/01/2025 - Zantech IT Services, Inc., a leading provider of mission-critical technology solutions to federal agencies, announces the appointment of Aslam Nawabzada as Chief Technology Officer. Nawabzada brings over 20 years of technology and business leadership experience, with extensive expertise in Department of Homeland Security (DHS) operations, enterprise transformation, and emerging technology implementation.

"We are thrilled to welcome Aslam to the Zantech family," said Naz Islam, President and CEO of Zantech. "His proven track record of leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve complex business challenges, combined with his deep understanding of federal agency requirements, makes him an invaluable addition to our leadership team. Our customers, partners, and employees will all benefit from his technical expertise and strategic vision."

Nawabzada joins Zantech from ECS, where he served as Senior Director, and brings a distinguished career spanning premier organizations including MAXIMUS, Sevatec Inc., General Dynamics Information Technology, The Washington Post, and IBM. At MAXIMUS, he led the DHS Account with responsibility for program portfolio delivery and account growth. As CTO at Sevatec, he developed and implemented the company's Innovation Center focused on Cloud Services, Cyber Engineering, Data Analytics, and Agile/DevSecOps methodologies.

"Aslam's ability to bridge complex technical solutions with strategic business objectives is exactly what our clients need in today's rapidly evolving technology landscape," said Zia Islam, Founder and COO of Zantech. "His experience managing large, mission-critical application portfolios while maintaining high availability and customer satisfaction aligns perfectly with our commitment to outstanding performance."

In his new role, Nawabzada will drive Zantech's technology strategy and innovation initiatives, ensuring the company continues to deliver state-of-the-art solutions that meet mission-critical requirements for defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. His expertise in emerging technologies, combined with his proven ability to manage complex federal programs, will strengthen Zantech's position as a trusted technology partner to the U.S. government.

"I'm excited to join an organization that shares my passion for applying commercial best practices to solve government challenges," said Nawabzada. "Zantech's culture of innovation and commitment to excellence creates the perfect environment to help our federal clients leverage emerging technologies for mission success. I look forward to working with this talented team to continue delivering exceptional value."

Nawabzada holds an MBA from West Virginia University and a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering from the University of Mumbai, where he earned a Gold Medal. He is certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP®) and has received prestigious recognition including the IBM Service Excellence Award and inclusion in IBM's Americas Hundred Percent Club.