Antony Zuniga
Svat Project Lead Senior System Administrator @SAIC
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WORK HISTORY
Svat Project Lead Senior System Administrator @SAIC
Colorado Springs, CO, US
I lead the Service Verification and Acceptance Testing lifecycle supporting a modernization program within a highly secure defense environment. In this role, I coordinate technical teams responsible for validating system performance and ensuring operational readiness before deployment. My work centers on building structured project plans, organizing schedules, and aligning engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams around shared milestones and delivery objectives.I regularly facilitate collaboration across Integrated Product Teams to identify risks early, streamline validation workflows, and ensure system outcomes meet operational requirements. Through detailed reporting, technical documentation, and governance coordination with oversight boards, I help guide complex systems from implementation through verification and operational handoff.
EDUCATION
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Bachelor's Degree, Business/Commerce, General
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Bachelor of Business, Cybersecurity Management
ABOUT ANTONY ZUNIGA
PMP-certified Technical Project Manager and U.S. Army veteran with over a decade of experience delivering complex technical initiatives within classified defense and space mission environments. Experienced in leading programs from early transition planning and scope definition through verification, acceptance testing, and operational handoff. Known for aligning technical execution with mission objectives while maintaining disciplined program management standards across government and contractor teams. Specializes in full lifecycle project delivery using structured methodologies including Earned Value Management (EVMS), Agile/Jira coordination, and milestone-based schedule management. Experienced in developing integrated project schedules, managing dependencies, and maintaining cost and schedule baselines in DoD contract environments. Recognized for applying data-driven project controls that improve visibility, strengthen accountability, and ensure programs remain aligned with performance objectives- & Proven leader of Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) supporting mission-critical infrastructure and modernization programs. Skilled at coordinating engineers, cybersecurity specialists, operations personnel, and subcontractors to resolve risks early and keep projects on track. Brings a collaborative leadership style focused on clear communication, executive briefings, and structured decision-making that enables complex technical teams to deliver reliable outcomes in high-stakes environments- Brings the discipline and operational mindset developed through nearly a decade of service in the U.S. Army leading large technical teams responsible for mission-essential communications systems. Combines that leadership foundation with modern project management practices and hands-on technical understanding of secure infrastructure, cybersecurity compliance, and enterprise systems. Actively contributing to defense modernization programs while completing a Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity Management.
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