Legacy
We believe that each and every choice influences reputation. We believe in starting and ending each day with the highest caliber of work ethic, as if there are no second chances.
Citizenship
It is our solemn duty to operate as a cohesive and effective unit. We act with respect for each individual’s strengths, and reverence for each function’s impact on the mission.
Continuous Improvement
We believe in scientific, engineering, and human progress in the world. We believe that innovative solutions are developed every day, and it is our responsibility to find and apply them.
Candor
We believe in speaking truth to power and questioning every assumption. We believe that transparency promotes integrity, and that doing the right thing always, always pays off in the long run.
The word “Lintu” is derived from the Finnish language and means “bird” in English. Birds represent freedom, innovation, and agility all qualities that are highly valued in the fast-paced and constantly evolving world of Information Technology and cybersecurity. Lintu Solutions is a company that is capable of adapting quickly to changes and finding creative solutions to complex problems. We are a problem-solving company, dedicated to finding effective solutions to meet our clients’ needs.
Our mascot, the Peregrine Falcon, is known for its speed and agility, is able to track three objects at the same time from a 2-mile distance and is the fastest animal in the world, swooping down on its prey at speeds up to 240 miles per hour. Just like the Peregrine Falcon, Lintu Solutions is swift and efficient in maintaining an eye toward solutions that are evolving in the commercial marketplace and their relevance to increasing the effectiveness of our clients as they execute their missions. The Peregrine Falcon is known for its intelligence, making it an apt representation of our company as we provide smart and innovative solutions to the government. The Peregrine Falcon has a strong association with patriotism, which is essential for an IT business supporting the U.S. federal government. Overall, the Peregrine Falcon embodies the qualities required for an IT business that supports the US Federal government with speed, intelligence, innovation, and patriotism.
Leadership
As President and CEO of Lintu Solutions, Lee Ann Wiiki is a Government Computer News Fed 100 Award Winner who partners with federal agencies & advises CIOs on applying rapidly evolving tech & innovative business models to their mission goals. She implemented “innovation sessions” at IRS to assure use of the latest technologies & that costs would remain competitive over contract term. She also devised innovation sessions for Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) personnel, bringing in industry experts to help them understand evolving forces in the institutions they regulate world – i.e. bitcoin enabled by blockchain. “Lee Ann was a consummate professional in listening to our business goals & offering solutions that effectively addressed those goals. She brought together an impressive team & aligned them well to the work that needed to be done.” said Martin Henning, Deputy Director, Division of Risk Management Supervision, FDIC.
With the IRS, she enabled an innovative business model for an enterprise Storage as a Service model to dramatically reduce costs (30% in the first year). This project, an honorable mention for the GCN Awards, delivers more than seven petabytes of private storage with business-driven performance tiers, giving IRS the right kind of storage at the right time – resulting in substantial savings & efficiencies. For the USDA Consolidated Loan Program, her work facilitated an improved process for farmers using the new ‘EZ Loans’ program. This allowed USDA staff to modify how they monitor losses associated with loan portfolios, significantly reducing the time needed for loss calculations. Her work also enhanced the program’s use of web services to improve the accuracy and timeliness of funds control.
John Lamboy is a seasoned senior executive and Chief Information Security Officer with over 20 years of experience, award-winning expert, and published author in security currently serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer Lintu Solutions, a technology solutions firm based in Frederick, MD, that specializes in integrated security, agile development, and advanced engineering for clients that include NASA, FAA, IRS and the Department of Defense. Consult contracts company-wide and serve onsite at the FAA as a subject-matter expert (SME) regarding cloud security architecture. Possess multiple industry-recognized certifications including an M.S. in Information Assurance, CISSP, ISSAM, and CCSK. Expertise encompasses security posture analysis, security architecture, security operation centers (SOCs), scanning, VLANs, access controls, cloud solutions, FedRAMP, DISA STIGs, NIST, RMF, audits, data loss prevention, risk assessments, and mitigation, incident response, and related elements of best practices. Also knowledgeable about networks and ICAM. Have consulted on cybersecurity in a wide array of civilian sectors and federal agencies, including for health IT, finance (U.S. Treasury), and defense. Former Marine CISO, and former CISO/CTO of the Year (2010) for the Mid-Atlantic Region. A client-focused leader who provides insight and solutions to C-level executives, key stakeholders, team members, and cross-functional teams.