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Leadership profile
Nicholas Small, M.S.
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
CPL U.S. Marine Corps Veteran · Corporal
Nicholas Small brings 15+ years of technology industry experience, with a focus on engineering, innovation, and mission-oriented solutions. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served as a Corporal and deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, he leads SIS with the discipline, accountability, and mission focus instilled by military service.
His professional background spans federal IV&V test engineering, data validation, and test automation — including building the SIS Automation Test Stack. His personal technology interests center on drone design, uncrewed systems, and defensive capabilities.
Military Service · United States Marine Corps
- Rank
- Corporal (Cpl, E-4)
- Deployment
- Operation Enduring Freedom — Afghanistan
- Service Highlights
- Combat Marksmanship CoachMARCOR Combat Marksmanship Coach Course
- Joint Service Commendation Medal
- Afghanistan Campaign Medal (with 1 campaign star)
- NATO Medal — ISAF Afghanistan
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
- Expert Rifle Qualification Badge · Marksman Pistol Qualification Badge
Education
- M.S., Data ScienceTexas Tech University
- B.A., Information TechnologyTexas Tech University
Professional
- Founder & CEOSmall Innovative Solutions LLC · Certified SDVOSB
- Senior IV&V Test EngineeringFederal programs — Dept. of Veterans Affairs & U.S. Geological Survey
- Creator, SIS Automation Test StackInterface & report test automation