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SkillBridge

Honored to help service members transition to the next phase

Mission :

Serve those who have served

How :

Provide broadening internships with potential for employment

Dates :

We are flexible. Supporting up to a 6 month opportunity.

Application Process

Please coordinate your interest between your transition manager at your base overseeing the SkillBridge Program and fill out VeriTech’s screening application below. You will be notified by us if you are eligible for our program (eligibility does not guarantee an internship, but means we will attempt to match you with an internship). If you qualify, we will work with you to help you get approved for your service’s program.

See the next section on this page for SkillBridge Program rules/regulations by branch. You will need command approval to complete a fellowship, and fellowships must be completed during your last 180 days of active duty. Learn more about the DoD SkillBridge Program at: https://skillbridge.osd.mil/

Each branch of service has their own individual instructions to apply:

Army: Approval Process

Air Force: Approval Process

Navy: Approval Process

Marine Corps: Approval Process

VeriTech fills a unique consulting niche, with opportunities in cloud consulting, cybersecurity, data science, and technical program management.

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Testimonials from Past Interns

I had an excellent CSP experience working with the Veritech team! I chose to a CSP because I wanted to gain experience that would be immediately relevant to a civilian career as I transitioned out of the Army. I had an interest into going into tech but lacked a deeper understanding of the industry. Working as an intern at Veritech was an excellent opportunity upskill and gain practical experience for civilian roles that I was targeting.
The Veritech team worked collaboratively with me to discuss my goals—such as gaining hands-on project experience in cloud technology and upskilling with certifications—and align my responsibilities with its lines of business that would allow me to meet those goals. Moreover, as a veteran-owned business, Veritech was very supportive and intentional about making time and space for me to prepare for my transition from closing out Army tasks to preparing for interviews. The team cared about my success not only in the internship but beyond.
I believe the experience I gained at Veritech, especially in relation to cloud technologies, provided skills that I could immediately demonstrate in interviews. In addition to helping me land my first role outside of the Army, the CSP eased my transition by giving me a period of time to start adjusting to a civilian role even as I concluded my Army service. A more abrupt change would have been harder to navigate.
To future candidates, I would certainly recommend a CSP/DoD Skillbridge. The first job hunt after the military can be a daunting and exhausting process. A CSP/Skillbridge creates an acceleration ramp to focus on that process.
When it comes to choosing an internship provider, the key things to consider are whether the CSP provider can give you good experience for the types of roles you plan to target in your first job outside of the military and whether the CSP provider will support your transition in a broader sense (upskilling, interview prep time, military appointments, etc.). I would highly recommend Veritech if a role in technology is something you are considering!

Alexi

Overall, I had a great learning experience with VeriTech during my Career Skills Program (CSP). The program offered me an opportunity to tackle a complex technical project, coordinate and manage my own project milestones, and work with a teammate to deliver technical solutions to challenging subtasks. Importantly for me, I also had a lot of fun in the process!
I decided to join VeriTech for my CSP due to both its reputation and the exploratory freedom it offered. Having several friends recommend VeriTech’s leadership, I knew that I wanted to intern with a company that promised fun technical challenges while helping me prepare and search for future employment.
Reflecting on my CSP, I can confidently say that the skills I honed during that time have directly translated into my current employment. Specifically, I practiced deconstructing a large technical project into components while setting and meeting realistic deadlines for these subtasks. I then had the opportunity to employ and refine my skills with a variety of cybersecurity tools. Conveniently, I currently work with some of these same cybersecurity tools I practiced implementing during my CSP. Additionally, during my CSP I benefited from working closely with a teammate to divide the responsibility for the technical subtasks. We had to maintain frequent communication to ensure consistent progress, jointly solve any difficulties, and report on any decisions that needed higher-level input.
One of the aspects I especially enjoyed about my CSP was the balance VeriTech provided between independence and guidance. While I had the freedom to explore and implement my own technical solutions, VeriTech gave me the necessary structure and support to ensure I did not get too focused on a technical path without considering alternatives. If a particular technical route proved to be more difficult than I anticipated, VeriTech helped me consider alternatives or provided additional resources to help me overcome the challenges.
For future transitioning service members considering a CSP with VeriTech, I highly recommend that they embrace the opportunity to delve deeply into a technical project with VeriTech as it really helped me understand projects outside of a DOD context. However, I really want to emphasize taking the opportunity to leverage the business mentorship offered by VeriTech employees. For me, the Army abstracted a lot of the logistical and financial practicalities of decisions that are encountered in running a business. However, even now as a cybersecurity technician not in a formal management position, I have greatly benefited from understanding more of the business context. When presenting options for a particular technical challenge to my current employer, I gain a lot more traction if I have taken the time to consider how to integrate my proposals into the overarching business planning.

Ian
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Liana Pannell

Director of Operations

Liana is a process-driven operations leader with nine years of experience in project management, technology program management, and business operations. She specializes in developing, scaling, and codifying workflows that drive efficiency, improve collaboration, and support long-term growth. Her expertise spans edtech, digital marketing solutions, and technology-driven initiatives, where she has played a key role in optimizing organizational processes and ensuring seamless execution.

With a keen eye for scalability and documentation, Liana has led initiatives that transform complex workflows into structured, repeatable, and efficient systems. She is passionate about creating well-documented frameworks that empower teams to work smarter, not harder—ensuring that operations run smoothly, even in fast-evolving environments.

Liana holds a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership with concentrations in Technology Management and Project Management from the University of Denver, as well as a Bachelor of Science from the United States Military Academy. Her strategic mindset and ability to bridge technology, operations, and leadership make her a driving force in operational excellence at VeriTech Consulting.

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Keri Fischer

CEO & Founder

Founder & CEO | Cybersecurity & Data Analytics Expert | SIGINT & OSINT Specialist

Keri Fischer is a highly accomplished cybersecurity, data science, and intelligence expert with over 20 years of experience in Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), and cyberspace operations. A proven leader and strategist, Keri has played a pivotal role in advancing big data analytics, cyber defense, and intelligence integration within the U.S. Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER) and beyond.

As the Founder & CEO of VeriTech Consulting, Keri leverages extensive expertise in cloud computing, data analytics, DevOps, and secure cyber solutions to provide mission-critical guidance to government and defense organizations. She is also the Co-Founder of Code of Entry, a company dedicated to innovation in cybersecurity and intelligence.

Key Expertise & Accomplishments:

✅ Cyber & Intelligence Leadership – Served as a Senior Technician at ARCYBER’s Technical Warfare Center, providing SME support on big data, OSINT, and SIGINT policies and TTPs, shaping future Army cyber operations.
✅ Big Data & Advanced Analytics – Spearheaded ARCYBER’s Big Data Platform, enhancing cyber operations and intelligence fusion through cutting-edge data analytics.
✅ Cybersecurity & Risk Mitigation – Excelled in identifying, assessing, and mitigating security vulnerabilities, ensuring mission-critical systems remain secure, scalable, and resilient.
✅ Strategic Operations & Decision Support – Provided key intelligence support to Joint Force Headquarters-Cyber (JFHQ-C), Army Cyber Operations and Integration Center, and Theater Cyber Centers.
✅ Education & Innovation – The first-ever 170A to graduate from George Mason University’s Data Analytics Engineering Master’s program, setting a new standard for data-driven military cyber operations.

Career Highlights:

🔹 Senior Data Scientist – Led groundbreaking all domain efforts in analytics, machine learning, and data-driven operational solutions.
🔹 Senior Technician, U.S. Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER) – Recognized as the #1 warrant officer in the command, driving big data analytics and cyber intelligence strategies.
🔹 Division Chief, G2 Single Source Element, ARCYBER – Directed 20+ analysts in SIGINT, OSINT, and cyber intelligence, influencing Army cyber policies and operational training.
🔹 Senior Intelligence Analyst, ARCYBER – Built the Army’s first OSINT training program, improving intelligence support for cyberspace operations.

Recognition & Leadership:

🛡️ Lauded as “the foremost expert in data analytics in the Army” by senior leadership.
📌 Key advisor to the ARCYBER Commanding General on all data science matters.
🚀 Led the development of ARCYBER’s first-ever OSINT program and cyber intelligence initiatives.

Keri Fischer is a visionary in cybersecurity, intelligence, and data science, continuously pushing the boundaries of technological innovation in defense and national security. Through her leadership at VeriTech Consulting, she remains dedicated to helping organizations navigate the complexities of emerging technologies and drive mission success in an evolving cyber landscape.

Education:

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National Intelligence University

Master of Science – MS Strategic Intelligence

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George Mason University

Master of Science – MS Data Analytics

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