About Us | Gray Matters Technology Services - Sage Tech Solutions

AI-forward federal technology leadership built around mission, security, and execution.

Gray Matters Technology Services - Sage Tech Solutions helps leaders turn emerging technology, secure systems, and federal delivery experience into responsible operating capability without losing sight of people, process, or risk.

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Firm Role

Strategy partner for responsible AI modernization.

01AI readiness

02Secure systems

03Workflow execution

Executive Leadership

Experienced guidance for complex environments.

Leadership combines federal delivery experience, technology strategy, cybersecurity, data, AI, contracts, and practical operations support for complex modernization efforts.

Executive Leadership

Danielle Carr

Chief Executive Officer / Chief Strategy Officer

MBA; M.S., Acquisition and Supply Chain Management

Danielle Carr was named CEO of Gray Matters Technology Services in January 2025 after serving as CEO of Sage Tech Solutions for the past five years. The merged capabilities of the two companies bring AI strategy, cost-saving innovation, and public-sector delivery experience to federal and state government clients through a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and Woman-Owned Small Business platform.

Her career spans work with NASA, the Department of Defense, HHS, international agencies, and other mission-focused organizations. Recognition for her leadership with the National Contract Management Association underscores her commitment to developing the next generation of procurement professionals and building strong relationships that support organizational growth.

Ms. Carr holds an MBA and a Master of Science in Acquisition and Supply Chain Management from the University of Maryland, College Park. She also holds multiple professional certifications and has served as Education Chair and Past President of the NCMA Bethesda Chapter.

Executive Leadership

Barbara A. Gray

President of Operations

M.S., Information Technology; AI Strategy, PMP, ITIL, CISSP, SQL, and Oracle certifications

Barbara A. Gray, former CEO of Gray Matters Technology Services, managed and operated GMTS for more than 23 years as CEO and technology thought leader. She currently serves as President of Integrated Solutions.

Earlier in her career, Ms. Gray served in roles of increasing responsibility while supporting SAIC, Raytheon, Booz Allen, and Houston Associates across 20 collective years of technology and mission support experience.

Ms. Gray holds a Master of Information Technology from Williamsburg University and maintains certifications spanning AI strategy, project management, IT service management, cybersecurity, SQL, and Oracle administration.

Executive Leadership

Alexis Muse

Director of Contracts

B.S., Finance, University of Maryland

Alexis Muse serves as Senior Contracts Manager, supporting federal contract operations across GMTS and Sage Tech Solutions.

She holds a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Maryland and brings more than 15 years of experience supporting federal government contracts.

Executive Leadership

Bill Pratt

Chief Technology Officer

Former CTO, Department of Homeland Security

Bill Pratt supports the firm as Chief Technology Officer, bringing senior federal technology leadership experience to modernization, architecture, and secure delivery efforts.

Executive Leadership

Royce Allen

Cybersecurity Executive

Former cybersecurity executive

Royce Allen strengthens the firm's cybersecurity bench for programs that require risk awareness, compliance readiness, and disciplined protection of mission systems.

Executive Leadership

Torreon Creekmore

Chief Data Officer

Data strategy and analytics leadership

Torreon Creekmore leads data capability alignment across reporting, analytics, performance management, and decision support initiatives.

Executive Leadership

Tushar Rathod

Chief AI Officer

University of Maryland AI Lab

Tushar Rathod supports the firm's AI capability with applied expertise in intelligent systems, AI-enabled delivery, and responsible adoption pathways.

Executive Leadership

Phillip C. Katner

Director of Compliance & Security

Compliance and security leadership

Phillip C. Katner supports compliance and security planning for regulated technology programs and mission environments.

Firm Overview

Built at the intersection of strategy, technology, security, and execution.

Gray Matters Technology Services is a highly skilled, highly qualified, small business. Our philosophy is based on teamwork and integrity; our employees are the backbone of our company. GMTS has a vision: build quality products while delivering service innovation.

GMTS engineers operate using best practices and creative innovation; they understand how to minimize the expected learning curve associated with implementing new ideas and concepts. GMTS has strong financials and a solid business infrastructure that enables us to fully support our clients immediately after contract award.

We implement a top-down approach to assist management at all levels of project and program management. GMTS holds CMMI Level 3 and ISO 9001 certifications, and is well versed in implementing personnel security standards; 100% of our existing team members have over 20 years of federal experience.

AI readinessWorkflow modernizationCyber readinessProgram supportData intelligencePublic-sector delivery

Direction

Mission, vision, and purpose working as one operating model.

The firm brings clear priorities, secure judgment, and implementation discipline to organizations modernizing critical workflows with responsible AI.

Mission

Help organizations use AI responsibly to simplify work, improve decisions, and create measurable operational value.

Vision

Be a trusted AI consulting partner for leaders who want practical modernization without unnecessary complexity.

Purpose

To help organizations move beyond outdated systems and fragmented workflows into a future where strategy, security, intelligence, and execution work together.

Core Values

Principles that keep the work grounded.

The firm's values shape how strategy is developed, how technology is introduced, and how modernization efforts are carried from vision into execution.

Integrity

Stewardship

Excellence

Accountability

Collaboration

Discover operational friction

Map responsible AI opportunities

Prioritize secure modernization

Move from plan to execution

How We Lead

AI-forward modernization without unnecessary complexity.

The work is designed to help teams understand what matters, align leadership around priorities, and move from scattered tools into coordinated intelligent systems.

Mission-First Strategy

Every recommendation is anchored to operational needs, measurable outcomes, and the realities of public-sector execution.

Responsible AI Adoption

AI is introduced with practical governance, workflow clarity, security awareness, and human accountability.

Secure Modernization

Technology decisions are shaped around resilience, continuity, cybersecurity, and long-term organizational value.

Execution Partnership

The firm supports strategy through implementation, helping teams move from planning to practical delivery.