AI Revolutionizing Proposal Management

Fergal is the founder and CEO of VisibleThread. Works closely with our strategic accounts including 11 of the top 15 US government contractors. Fergal’s vision is all about building trust, engagement, and understanding through AI-powered solutions that streamline operations and foster collaboration.

My mission is to revolutionize proposal development as we have known it. I am researching and developing techniques and approaches that fully update–or even rethink–the Shipley process to meet the realities of the 2020s, including virtual proposal centers and generative A.I. Join me on this exciting new frontier for our profession.

With experience in corporate strategy, management, and operations, Elif is a skilled and versatile executive leader who is passionate about developing talent, driving digital transformation, and taking on complex challenges to foster growth. Elif believes in cultivating a culture of innovation and continuous learning, encouraging employees at all levels to seek and create knowledge for enhanced effectiveness and competitive advantage.

VP of Marketing & Business Development at VisibleThread, Micheál is a seasoned professional known for producing thought leadership communication events with organizations like Capital One, HSBC, Deloitte, McDonald’s, and IKEA. His frequent appearances at IABC events and as a Marketing Lecturer at MTU Cork demonstrate his dedication to inspiring and educating fellow marketers.

Kyle Peterson is a seasoned leader in Customer Success and Contracts Management. As Vice President of Account Strategy & Customer Success at VisibleThread, he drives initiatives to enhance RFP and contract clarity and compliance, ensuring maximum customer value. Previously, he managed $500M+ contracts at Sierra Nevada Corporation, ensuring FAR/DFARS compliance and leading key negotiations. With a strong background in operations and contracts analysis, Kyle excels at optimizing processes and delivering exceptional customer outcomes.

Eoin has been with VisibleThread for more than 11 years. He is responsible for the engineering and support functions in VisibleThread. This includes product architecture, user interaction design, release planning and coordination, customer implementation, and delivery. VisibleThread provides document and web content analysis solutions. Our solutions allow users to slice through documents and web content and highlight content issues such as quality issues, and complex or risky language.

As the Senior Vice President, Strategic Services at Shipley Associates, Amy helps clients win business and build strong teams. She has 15+ years of experience in business development, organizational strategy, market positioning, and proposal management across various industries and sectors. She is also a certified APMP Professional, demonstrating knowledge and skills in bid and proposal best practices.

Anatalia is the Director of Proposals Operations at Excella. She is an award-winning Certified Practitioner, with a 20-year successful career in writing/editing, fortified by 14 years in business development and a decade in management. Anatalia was honored as a member of APMP’s ’40 Under 40’ Class of 2020 and recognized as a ‘Technology Rising Star’ by STEM Women of Color in 2022, reflecting on her exceptional skills in process development, interdepartmental coordination, and communication.

As a successful Capture Manager at Amazon Web Services, Erin is responsible with identifying and pursuing opportunities for AWS to provide solutions to state and local governments. She ensures that AWS stays up to date with industry trends and technologies while building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders. Erin has been a Member Board of Director for three years where she dedicates her time to supporting APMP’s global expansion.

With over 10 years of experience, Laura is an esteemed Senior Proposal Manager at Leidos leading a team of five skilled proposal writers. She has experience as a proposal writer in Federal, State, Local and Global Commercial proposals. She serves as a trusted mentor and leader. Laura provides guidance on proposals during weekly meetings. She ensures adherence to standard operating procedures and shares her expertise on process, writing techniques, and style guides.

As a dedicated and results-oriented Field Marketing Specialist with a passion for orchestrating impactful events, Chloe has skillfully managed a diverse range of events. Her approach involves meticulous planning, precise coordination of logistics, and a keen eye for creating an immersive event atmosphere for attendees. Chloe’s commitment to end-to-end management ensures that every detail, from collaborating with industry professionals to on-site operations ensures a seamless experience.