Dynanet has appointed Anthony “Tony” Kirilusha, a federal health research and data science leader, as chief scientific officer.
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In a statement published Thursday, Dynanet President Joey Pahira said adding Kirilusha to the leadership team represents a step forward for the company as it continues to invest in the future of health IT.
“Tony’s unique combination of scientific rigor, technical depth, and proven ability to scale high-impact programs across HHS and the broader federal health ecosystem positions us to accelerate our growth and deliver even greater value to our customers,” added Pahira, who was promoted to president in February.
Who Is Tony Kirilusha?
Kirilusha brings to Dynanet’s healthcare practice 15 years of experience in molecular genetics and bioinformatics, along with 10 years of leadership in federal biomedical research, data science and advanced technology efforts.
He most recently served as chief scientific officer at Credence, where he supported the growth of the company’s civilian health portfolio through investments in research programs, data ecosystems and mission-aligned platforms for federal health agencies.
Before Credence, Kirilusha spent a decade at the National Institutes of Health, where he served as a program leader within the NIH Office of Strategic Coordination. His work at NIH included contributions to the Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics-Advanced Technology Platforms program under Operation Warp Speed and to the NIH Cloud Platform Interoperability Program.
“I am thrilled and honored to join Dynanet and contribute to its unwavering commitment to serving the American public,” Kirilusha said. “I look forward to advancing innovative, data-driven solutions that support the critical missions of our federal healthcare partners.”
What Is Dynanet?
Founded in 1995, Dynanet is a professional services firm that delivers IT and management consulting services across defense, civilian and homeland security sectors.
The company’s services include application services, cloud enablement, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, legacy system modernization, operations and maintenance, and robotic process automation. Dynanet supports federal agencies through its spots on several contract vehicles, including the General Services Administration’s IT Schedule 70 and CIO-SP3 Small Business.
