Susan An
CEO of SoKat | Artificial Intelligence | Machine Learning | Wai (Women in AI) Accelerate Cohort member | SBA Emerging Leaders - Baltimore
- Role
- Chief Executive Officer and General Counsel at SoKat
- Location
- Woodstock, MD, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Susan An
EXECUTIVE PROFILEPassionate technology executive bridging expertise of Chief Executive Officer and General Counsel, uniquely positioned at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence innovation and legal-regulatory strategy. Seven-year track record of building and scaling an SBA 8(a)certified AI/ML full-stack software firm as a trusted AI advisor and partner to the Federal Government. Proven ability to translate complex technical capabilities into business value, navigate sophisticated procurement landscapes, and lead cross-functional teams through rapid growth. Deep expertise in AI governance and regulation, public sector business development and capture and AI product management and commercialization.Core Value Proposition: Bridge technical innovation and legal-regulatory frameworks to drive competitive advantage, mitigate enterprise risk, and support accelerated AI adoption in federal agencies with high security compliance needs and strict regulations. Professional Motto: Failure is just a data point.
Experience
Chief Executive Officer and General Counsel
Nov 2018 — Present · Woodstock, MD, US
Drive business growth through growth strategies and partnerships, secure competitive contract awards through capture management and proposal development, manage organizational talent, and maintain comprehensive regulatory compliance across all operations.Key Achievements:Secured the highest rate of federal competition wins for AI technology, as well as federal contract awards through strategic capture, proposal excellence, and deep understanding of government procurement requirementsMaintained zero compliance incidents or contract disputes across 7-year tenure while managing complex federal contracting regulations, security frameworks (NIST), and small business certifications (8(a), WOSB, EDWOSB), and multiple GSA SchedulesBuilt and maintain strategic partnership network spanning Johns Hopkins University faculty and alumni, federal agencies, and industry teaming partners to enhance competitive positioningProvide comprehensive general counsel services across corporate governance, federal procurement law, intellectual property, data privacy, employment law, contract negotiations, and operational risk management
Education
University of Maryland
BA, Political Science and Financial Economics
1996 — 2001
The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School
Executive Education Certificate, Project Management
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
JD, Corporate Governance, Economic Development
2001 — 2004
The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School
Executive Education Certificate, Strategic Negotiations
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