Employee Spotlight: Ava Afghahi
April 8, 2022
Centuria recognizes Ava Afghahi for always going above and beyond!
Ava is the Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GNC) Engineer for NASA’s Aqua and Aura satellites supporting Centuria’s Ground Systems and Mission Operations-2 (GSMO-2) subcontract at Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). In this role, Ava has been consistently recognized for outstanding performance, always going the extra mile in support of her customer’s mission.
Thomas Rusu, Aqua Flight Systems Manager, said of Ava, “Ava has been a huge asset to the FOT since her start as a console operator. Now as an Aqua and Aura GNC Engineer, Ava has continued to push the limits of performance…She has continued to manage the workload, execute spacecraft maneuvers flawlessly, and has provided support to her fellow GNC engineers. Ava has also volunteered as a backup console operator should our console team staff be reduced due to [Covid-19] exposure… Ava’s positive attitude influences the entire team and keeps morale high. I can’t thank Ava enough for all that she has done for the EOS missions. She continues to be the best-of-best among our team.”
Ava’s commitment to Excellence through Service is evidenced by her consistent, exemplary performance of her duties, as well as those of her colleagues when necessary. The outstanding quality of her work and “go-getter” attitude is a credit to herself, NASA, and Centuria. Ava represents a model employee, team member, and leader and Centuria is grateful that she is part of our company. Well done, Ava, and thank you for your stellar efforts in support of NASA’s mission!
Eric Brouse
Marketing Manager
Edward Hall
Chief Growth Officer
Centuria Corporation (Centuria) is pleased to announce that they have been awarded a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) contract as part of the $392M U.S. Air Force (USAF) Information Technology – Infrastructure Maintenance (IT-IM) acquisition. The IT-IM BPA will ensure the sustainment and operational readiness of common core USAF communication systems including Digital and Internet Protocol (IP)-based Voice Systems, Giant Voice, Cable Infrastructure, Antenna, Microwave systems, and Land Mobile Radio (LMR) base backbone covering all Department of the Air Force (DAF) Installations worldwide. Centuria was selected for their expertise in maintaining and modernizing globally distributed communications and data systems for USAF, other Department of Defense (DOD), and Civilian Agencies. Centuria’s President, Juan Hernandez, noted “This [IT-IM BPA] award ensures Centuria will continue to provide mission-critical communications and network infrastructure support for the Air Force worldwide. We are privileged to be selected for this important contract and look forward to leveraging our 20+ year pedigree providing these services for defense and civilian clients in support of the Air Force’s mission to deliver timely and accurate information, data, and communication services to airmen and Joint and Coalition partners.” ABOUT CENTURIA Recognized by the Washington Post as a Top Workplace, Centuria is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and a registered ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 20000-1:2018, CMMI Level 3-assessed, and CMMC Level 1-certified company. Since 2002, Centuria has been delivering Information Technology, Engineering, Scientific and Managed Services to the Federal Government. Centuria offers technical and scientific expertise in information technology, aerospace, meteorology, radar, and defense systems and has earned the trust and respect of our clients through a mission-oriented and service-first approach. Centuria is headquartered in Reston, VA, with offices in Rochester, NY.
Reston, Virginia June 4, 2025 Centuria, a leading provider of information technology professional services to the Federal Government, is proud to announce that it has successfully achieved recertification for ISO 9000:2015 and ISO 20000-1:2018 standards. This milestone demonstrates Centuria’s ongoing commitment to quality management and excellence in IT service delivery. ISO 9001:2015 is an internationally recognized standard for quality management systems, ensuring consistent product and service quality and continuous improvement. ISO 20000-1:2018 is the global standard for IT service management, demonstrating the company’s dedication to best practices in delivering IT services. “Achieving recertification is a testament to the dedication and professionalism of our team,” said Rakesh Patel, Chief Operating Officer. “It reflects our unwavering focus on customer satisfaction, service excellence, and operational efficiency.” The rigorous recertification process included comprehensive audits of Centuria’s management systems and service delivery practices, underscoring its compliance with the highest international standards. As Centuria continues to grow and innovate, these certifications reinforce its position as a trusted partner for clients seeking reliable and high-quality IT professional services solutions. ABOUT CENTURIA Recognized by the Washinton Post as a Top Workplace for 2024, Centuria is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and a registered ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 20000-1:2018 and CMMI Level 3 assessed company. Since 2002, Centuria has been delivering Information Technology, Engineering, Scientific and Managed Services to the Federal Government. Centuria offers technical and scientific expertise in information technology, aerospace, meteorology, radar, and defense systems and has earned the trust and respect of our clients through a mission-oriented and service-first approach. Centuria is headquartered in Reston, VA, with offices in Rochester, NY.
Centuria recognizes Ryan Sale for his dedication, attitude, and achievements in providing first class service to our customers. Ryan serves as the Observation Lead supporting the Tri-Agency [United States Navy (USN), United States Coast Guard (USCG), and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)] U.S. National Ice Center (USNIC) where he has been instrumental in ensuring USNIC meets its critical global maritime safety operations mission. Over the past few months, Ryan stepped in as acting Team and Imagery Order Desk Lead while the position was vacant. He supported the development of new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for imagery ordering that simplified and streamlined the process. Ryan also provided orientation and training for the incoming Team and Imagery Order Desk Lead. Ryan demonstrated initiative and adaptability to ensure the standards for the Imagery Order Desk were maintained. For his efforts, Ryan was awarded the USNIC’s Team Member of the Quarter (TMOQ) Award. The Director/Commanding Officer of the USNIC, CDR Travis Wendt, said, “Ryan has been a steady and dependable force at the U.S. National Ice Center, keeping the order desk operating at the highest standard and without delays, blackouts or shortcomings.” Centuria celebrates Ryan and this substantial achievement and recognition. We congratulate him and thank him for all he does for Centuria and our customers.
