Project Managment & Systems Engineering
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OUR TEAM

History

Sitrop Inc. is a Minority-Owned engineering and project management consulting firm based in northern Virginia founded in 2014.

Sitrop Inc. Aims to deliver quality project management planning and systems engineering services to public and private sector clients.

Our Goal is to assist our clients with high quality technical planning deliverables related to the integrated master plan (IMS) and Work breakdown structure WBS, systems development and control of deliverables to better enable our customers to plan deliverables with the use of effective project plans and closing successful projects on time and cost.

Our deliverables help the Project Management Office base line project scheduled identify key milestones, personnel and stakeholders, initiate project planning, execution of tasks, monitor and control of deliverables and milestones, identify risk analysis and close of projects on time and within cost. 

GOVERNMENT CERTIFICATIONS

DUNS: 967917938

CAGE: 6D7T1

NAICS: 541690, 541611, 541330

 

Join Our Team

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We at Sitrop Inc. believe that through continually growing our team with tenured professionals and new talent in the project management and systems engineering space, we will continue to bring innovative and superior support to our clients. We’re always looking for new and exceptional talent to lead the firm into uncharted fields of practice.

Professional project managers (PMP) and systems engineering professionals please contact us with your resume.  

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LEADERSHIP

Sitrop inc founder,  IT Project Manger Matthew N Portis MEM PMP

Sitrop inc founder, IT Project Manger Matthew N Portis MEM PMP

 
 

Founder & Managing Director

Matthew N. Portis MSEng. MP

Sitrop Inc, founder has a commitment to excellence that is rooted in the visionary leadership of our founder and president, Matthew N Portis. With over 20 years of real-world experience as a systems engineer and technical project manager, Matthew brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the organization. Matthew is a PMI Certified Project Manager Professional (PMI Number 3011683); PCI change manager and a technologist of engineering technology, holding a Master of Engineering Management degree from the George Washington School of Engineering. His solid tenure in IT management across agile, waterfall, and government contracting, coupled with his background as an Electrical Engineering Technologist (EET), has positioned him as a respected leader and professional.

Matthew's journey began at Intel Corporation, in Alburquerque NM, in 2000, where he honed his skills as a recent college graduate as an engineering technician. Since then, he has dedicated his career to technical management and engineering planning, culminating in the formation of Sitrop Inc in 2018. Prior to Sitrop Inc, Matthew founded SolGreen in 2009, a successful systems engineering firm that pioneered the production of the first US Patented outdoor Solar Table. This innovative product, conceived by Matthew and produced in the US (US Patent 8,497,656), is now in commercial use at over 150 outdoor locations across the US and Canada.

Matthew has worked in IT and engineering serving both large and small entities, serving in key roles with prestigious organizations such as Raytheon, Booze Allen Hamilton, Leidos, NOAA, and the IRS and FedEx Supply chain.

Matthew's illustrious career spans roles as a Senior Systems and Test Engineer with Raytheon, where he contributed to critical defense projects like the Patriot Missile defense system and AAMRAM. He has also served as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) with federal entities such as NOAA and the IRS, demonstrating his versatility and expertise in navigating complex government contracts and systems and working in healthcare and consumer clients and implementing WMS 3PL systems for FedEx supply chain.

In addition to his government work, Matthew has made significant contributions to the commercial industry, providing freelance consulting and business acumen training through Sitrop Inc. As a Subject Matter Expert (SME), he supports clients' engineering planning needs and testing requirements, leveraging his extensive experience to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional results.

Matthew holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology from DeVry University and earned his Masters in Engineering Management from the George Washington University School of Engineering. His dedication to continuous learning and professional development reflects his unwavering commitment to excellence and leadership in the field.

Under Matthew's leadership, Sitrop Inc continues to thrive as a beacon of innovation and excellence in the field of project management and engineering solutions. His unwavering commitment to quality, coupled with his entrepreneurial spirit, drives our mission to deliver exceptional results for our clients, every step of the way

 

 

Education

The George Washington University, School of Engineering & Applied Science
Masters Science Degree of Engineering Management, 2016

DeVry University Columbus
B.S. Electronics Engineering , 2000

Professional Certifications

Project Management Institute (PMI); Project Management Professional PMP Number: 3011683



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Activities & Affiliations

INCOSE, Member
United Inventors of America- Member

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc Life Member

PMI Member- Columbus Ohio, Chapter

USA Triathlon (USAT)- Member

 

Associate

Marcus J. Bertram

Marcus focuses on the various facets of IT planning and  digital media and technology, whether that’s securing patents and trademarks for wearable tech or negotiating distribution agreements for the now prolific AZI App. Prior to joining Sitrop, he managed the tech startup accounts for Lee, Wooden & Zieglr LLP.  Marcus has represented and advised entrepreneurs on best management practices for their business for over 15 years.

Education

PIERCE SCHOOL OF LAW
Juris Doctor, 1999

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
B.A., Economics, 1995

Activities & Affiliations

• Constitutional Conservation, Member