Podcast

Collaborate. Innovate. Deliver: A Deep Dive into the JTEK–Carahsoft Alliance

Monday, August 11, 2025

Hosted By: & Carahsoft

Summary

Take a behind-the-scenes listen at the innovation journey of JTEK and Carahsoft. In this episode, we explore how their strategic partnership transforms challenges into powerful solutions—driving real results through collaboration, creativity, and cutting-edge technology.

What you’ll learn on the podcast:

-How to navigate agency needs with agility and trust

-The power of small business speed in federal IT

-Lessons learned from tracking complex use cases in defense, justice, and diplomacy

-Why you should believe the best way to win is to “lean into the hard”

Listen to this podcast whether you are a public sector buyer, OEM partner, or federal IT leader as a masterclass in how partnerships should work in the industry.


Speakers

Corey Rooney

Director

Carahsoft

Experienced information technology sales and channel partner business development professional with a demonstrated history of delivering consistent revenue and margin growth as both an individual contributor and leader. Entrepreneurial, mission focused, and passionate about the continuous improvement of sales and lead development strategies. Highly focused on how to more accurately measure the return on investment related to marketing investments, and how to optimize customer relationship management systems and processes.
William Sutherland

Channel Director

Carahsoft

Channel Director at Carahsoft
Jody Ferguson

Vice President

JTEK Data Solutions, LLC

With over 10 years of experience as the founder of JTEK Data Solutions, LLC, I am a passionate and innovative leader in the field of robotic process automation (RPA). I have a proven track record of delivering high-quality and cost-effective solutions for clients across various industries, leveraging my expertise in hardware, cloud computing, and enterprise software.
Jim Hathaway

Principal

JTEK Data Solutions, LLC.

Principal at JTEK Data Solutions

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