ABOUT US
Step Ahead is a proven leader in data and security, with a 30-year history of delivering transformative solutions to Fortune 500 companies. Our deep expertise in high-tech, defense, and cybersecurity empowers us to engineer unparalleled business value.
Having evolved our core services into robust MSP and MSSP offerings, we’ve solidified our position as a cybersecurity specialist. As early adopters of CMMC, we’ve seamlessly integrated its standards into our comprehensive solutions.
Step Ahead is a small business and 8(a) women owned firm located in San Jose, CA. Our team is small, young and dynamic. Right blend of experience, maturity and attitude in reaching the next level. It is a fun place to work where we help one another, enthusiastic and willing to learn and adapt. Ethical and moral values are honored and we treat each and everyone one at Step Ahead as the most important person in the world!
“We elevate SMB through trust, reliability, and reputation by fortifying their cybersecurity practices through controls based security approach.”
MISSION STATEMENT
"Our mission is to be the strategic partner for SMBs, bolstering their brand and reputation while driving sustainable growth through adoption of CMMC."
The People who make a difference
John R. Sciandra
CISSP, CCA, MS Computer Science, Information Security, JMU, U.S. Army ACERT Certified Level 3 Penetration Tester (CDAP-L3)John R. Sciandra
CISSP, CCA, MS Computer Science, Information Security, JMU, U.S. Army ACERT Certified Level 3 Penetration Tester (CDAP-L3)
John, founder and CEO of Consultant Works is Vice President responsible for Step Ahead Training related to CMMC and Federal Contracting. John Sciandra is a seasoned and credentialed veteran of Information/Cyber Security. Having been a practitioner early on, he has participated in several large DOD investigations, Presidential and Congressional studies and served as a threat hunter to the FBI. Today John is focused on bringing cybersecurity solutions to small and medium sized businesses that otherwise could not afford them.
Robert K Joseph
CCP
Robert is an entrepreneur, investor and founder/vice president of Step Ahead. A mature technologist who specializes in simplifying complexity. He is responsible for Technology Management. Acutis Cloud Enclave (ACE) one of his recent innovations is one such that is now available in AWS Marketplace. His goal is to enhance the credibility, integrity and reputation of SMB by augmenting their cybersecurity posture. He has a MS in Engineering Management & Leadership from Santa Clara University, CA and is an active alumnus in SCU and Stanford University.
Robert K Joseph
CCP
Sarona Sofia
Sarona Sofia
Sarona Sofia is responsible for marketing and sales at Step Ahead. In her own words, “I drive business growth by identifying market opportunities, developing comprehensive marketing strategies, and executing effective campaigns. I excel at crafting compelling campaigns, conducting in-depth market analysis, and leveraging data-driven insights to develop and implement high-impact marketing strategies, while ensuring project success through meticulous planning and execution.” Sofia has a BS in Biomedical Engineering from University of California, Irvine and MS in Business Analytics from Santa Clara University. She is an accomplished musician and soprano singer. She served as the President of YCP (Young Catholic Professionals) Silicon Valley in 2023.
Keeran Jones
Keeran is a seasoned technologist with a proven track record in cloud computing, enterprise data warehousing, data engineering and management, business intelligence, and analytics. His extensive experience and instructional skills have earned him a reputation as a respected professional in the fields of data engineering, technology training, and cybersecurity.
Keeran holds a BS degree from the University of Phoenix and possesses a wide range of industry certifications in business intelligence, programming, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and Gen AI. His commitment to credibility, integrity, and honesty, combined with his technical expertise and project management skills, make him a valuable asset.
He’s a passionate fitness enthusiast and loves spending time with his family outdoors in nature.
Keeran Jones
Shile
Shile
Shile is a seasoned cybersecurity expert with 15+ years of experience. He holds a CCIE and has led large-scale projects in routing, switching, and security. His expertise includes dynamic routing, data center operations, and advanced cybersecurity solutions like Cisco Stealthwatch and Next-Gen Firewalls. He’s played a key role in restoring critical outages and designing secure networks for various sectors. Shile also holds certifications in CMMC, Kubernetes, cloud, wireless, and network security.
OUR SOLUTION PARTNERS
