Speakers 2025
Ahmed Mahmood, CEO, Ocean Solutions
Ahmed Mahmood is the Founder and CEO of Ocean Solutions LLC, a nationally recognized managed IT services and cybersecurity firm headquartered in Ashburn, Virginia. A seasoned IT executive and serial entrepreneur, Ahmed has launched and led multiple successful ventures across the technology sector, earning a reputation for innovation, integrity, and unwavering commitment to client success. In addition to his entrepreneurial achievements, Ahmed has contributed significantly to IT education. He served for over a decade as an educator at George Mason University, where he taught advanced courses in information technology and cybersecurity, including Microsoft, CompTIA, Cisco, CEH, CISSP, and more, mentoring the next generation of industry professionals. Under his leadership, Ocean Solutions has achieved rapid growth and received national recognition, including rankings on both CRN’s MSP 500: Security 100 list and the Channel Futures MSP 501 list—honoring the world’s top-performing and most innovative managed service providers. Ahmed continues to lead with a focus on excellence, security, and scalable digital transformation.