Symoné Berry

Biography

Symoné B. is a Principal Radar Systems Engineer with over 15 years of experience supporting mission-critical technology programs across defense, aerospace, and federal sectors. She's also the Founder of GovTech Academy. Her expertise spans radar systems engineering, software engineering, and cybersecurity, with a focus on delivering high-reliability solutions for government environments. Symoné has served in key technical roles across international assignments in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan and has been featured by outlets such as Business Insider, ClearanceJobs, and Handshake for her contributions to the GovTech and engineering fields.

Sessions

1. GovTech Careers, Contracts, and Clearances with Symoné Berry

   Wed, Nov 4, 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM CT

   Track GovTech&Civic

   Federal tech spending exceeds $100B annually, and despite recent workforce disruptions, government contracts and cleared positions remain among the most stable, highest-paying paths in tech. Symoné “Beez” Berry has 15+ years inside defense and federal systems and built GovTech Con to be the entry point for professionals who want in. She will demystify government contract procurement and clearances and give attendees a real roadmap into this sector.