Brigitte Custer leads strategy, innovation, and mission enablement initiatives for the Space and Intelligence Sector within CGI Federal. For more than three decades she has served as a technology strategist and trusted advisor to executives and agency heads. An innovative problem solver, she combines broad-based business acumen with advanced IT system knowledge to successfully design and deliver mission-critical solutions.

She also has a passion for identifying, developing and nurturing neurodiverse talent. She is a strategic partner of Melwood, a nonprofit providing jobs and opportunities for people with disabilities in the greater Washington, DC area.

Ms. Custer has a master’s degree in Software Systems Engineering from George Mason University, and a master’s certificate in Computer Security and Information Assurance from George Washington University. Brigitte’s Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Information Systems is from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.  She currently retains the following professional certifications: PMP, ITILv4, CISM, CISA, CISSP-ISSAP, CCSP, CEH, CNDA, CDPSE and cloud certifications in AWS, MS Azure, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.