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Bowler Pons to Showcase Defense-Born Security Innovation at eMerge Americas 2026

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:31:47 GMT

Bowler Pons, an innovative technology consulting and solutions development firm rooted in comprehensive security expertise, will attend eMerge Americas 2026 as the company expands its footprint beyond defense tech and into the commercial technology market.

Key Takeaways (TLDR):

Bowler Pons expands into commercial markets at eMerge Americas 2026, offering companies a competitive edge through ShadowGuard's security automation for banking and healthcare sectors.
Bowler Pons' security technology helps protect critical infrastructure and data across sectors, making organizations more efficient and safeguarding important missions for a safer tomorrow.
Bowler Pons transitions from defense to commercial tech by leveraging its ShadowGuard ecosystem and SBIR Advisors partnership to target 10-15% growth through dual-use applications.
A defense tech firm pivots to commercial markets at eMerge Americas, showcasing ShadowGuard's security automation that evolved from U.S. Navy consulting to proprietary solutions.

Read the full article here: Bowler Pons to Showcase Defense-Born Security Innovation at eMerge Americas 2026 | Newsworthy.ai

Bowler Pons Solutions Consultants Awarded State Grant to Expand AI and Emerging Technology Internship Program

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:25:56 GMT

Maryland Department of Labor selects Annapolis-based defense technology firm to create eight paid, hands-on internship positions in AI, autonomous systems, and cybersecurity under the Lighthouse Industries and AI Internship Program

ANNAPOLIS, MD, April 3, 2026 — Bowler Pons Solutions Consultants, LLC, an Annapolis-based advanced technology and engineering firm serving federal, defense, and critical infrastructure customers, today announced it has been awarded a grant from the Maryland Department of Labor under the Maryland Lighthouse Industries and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Internship Program (Grant No. MLAI0326-5). The award helps fund eight (8) paid internship positions through March 2027, placing Maryland students and recent graduates directly inside active engineering and research programs at the frontier of national security technology.

A Competitive Award in a Priority Industry

The Maryland Lighthouse and AI Internship Program, authorized under the Cyber Maryland Program Act and the Talent Innovation Program and Fund Act, directs state investment toward internship experiences in sectors critical to Maryland's economic future: technology, aerospace and defense, and cybersecurity. Bowler Pons was selected across both the Technology and Aerospace and Defense industry categories, reflecting the firm's applied work in artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, integrated sensing, and secure software development.

The grant was awarded on March 12, 2026 by Erin J. Roth, Assistant Secretary of the Maryland Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning. It supports Bowler Pons' commitment to strengthening Maryland's STEM talent pipeline through experiential, paid learning rooted in direct contributions to operational systems deployed in real-world environments.

What Interns Will Do

Beginning Summer 2026, the program will place eight interns across two cohort periods. The first four positions, AI/ML Engineering Interns, begin May 26, 2026, working a minimum of 32 hours per week through August. Additional positions extend through the program year.

Interns will work inside Bowler Pons' internal research and development (IR&D) and sponsored R&D programs, contributing directly to:

Building and deploying machine learning models for real-time object detection, tracking, and classification
Integrating multi-modal sensors, including LiDAR, radar, and computer vision systems, into live autonomous platforms
Implementing secure software using modern DevSecOps pipelines
Operating and improving edge AI systems on GPU-enabled embedded hardware
Working with large-scale training and validation datasets under MLOps workflows
Applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering tools
Contributing to human-machine teaming interfaces and AI-enabled sensor fusion applications

Each intern receives a dedicated senior technical mentor, participates in weekly engineering reviews and Agile sprint cycles, and delivers a capstone demonstration at a company-wide all-hands meeting. The program is structured to produce professionals, not class projects. Every deliverable contributes to products that reach federal and defense end-users.

Why Bowler Pons Invests in Early-Career Talent

Bowler Pons has operated a college internship program for more than a decade, with a consistent track record of mentoring Maryland residents and students from institutions including the University of Maryland system, Johns Hopkins University, UMBC, Morgan State University, Towson University, and Loyola University. Many alumni have transitioned directly into full-time roles in Maryland's technology and aerospace defense ecosystem, including with Bowler Pons itself.

"Workforce development in emerging technology isn't a philanthropic exercise for us. It's a strategic capability," said Mark Holmes, Owner/Cofounder at Bowler Pons. "The engineers we help develop today become the technical leaders who solve our customers' hardest problems tomorrow. This grant gives us the resources to do that at greater scale while keeping the work grounded in real operational requirements."

The program specifically targets Maryland residents and/or students enrolled at Maryland institutions, as well as those studying elsewhere who intend to work in the MD/DC/VA technology corridor. Priority disciplines include Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Data Science, Cybersecurity, and Systems Engineering.

A Structured Pathway from Education to Career

What distinguishes the Bowler Pons program from traditional internships is the clarity of the trajectory it creates: education to internship to full-time employment in Maryland's lighthouse industries. Interns are not support staff. They are junior engineers embedded in production-oriented work, held to professional standards, and evaluated through the same performance framework applied to full-time staff.

The internship program is built around three pillars:

Technical competency development covers hands-on AI/ML engineering, sensor integration, DevSecOps, and autonomous systems work in operationally relevant environments.
Professional skills development encompasses Agile execution, technical documentation, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and customer-driven problem solving.
Work-based learning structure includes formal onboarding, a dedicated mentor, weekly reviews, and a capstone demonstration tied to a deployed system.

This structure is designed to produce graduates who can contribute immediately to the teams that hire them, a meaningful differentiator for interns who complete the program and for the government and commercial organizations that recruit from it.

For Prospective Interns and Candidates

Bowler Pons actively recruits through Handshake, LinkedIn, JazzHR, university career fairs, and technical information sessions held in partnership with Maryland academic institutions. Candidates interested in Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 positions are encouraged to visit https://www.bowlerpons.com/careers or reach out directly to chris.nardone@bowlerpons.com.

Current areas of interest include students and recent graduates (within two years of graduation) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics and Mechanical Engineering, Data Science and AI-focused degree programs, Cybersecurity, and Systems Engineering. All internship positions are paid W-2 roles based at Bowler Pons' Annapolis, Maryland headquarters.

About Bowler Pons Solutions Consultants, LLC

Bowler Pons Solutions Consultants, LLC is a Maryland-based advanced technology and engineering firm specializing in artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, integrated sensing, cybersecurity, and next-generation physical security engineering platforms for federal, defense, and critical infrastructure customers. Headquartered at 201 Defense Highway, Suite PH, Annapolis, MD 21401, Bowler Pons develops and deploys operational systems that combine AI/ML, LiDAR, computer vision, robotics, edge computing, and secure software to address real-world national security and public safety challenges. The firm is an active participant in Maryland's technology and aerospace defense sector and a consistent investor in early-career STEM talent development.

For more information, visit https://www.bowlerpons.com/careers .

Bowler Pons Awarded Contract to Deploy Wrong-Way Detection Systems at Keesler Air Force Base

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 03:54:18 GMT

Biloxi, MS - December 4, 2025 - Bowler Pons Solutions Consultants, LLC (“Bowler Pons”) announced the successful delivery and acceptance of two advanced wrong-way detection systems (WWDS) at two of Keesler Air Force Base’s primary installation access control points (IACPs). The deployment follows the company’s award of a competitive contract to enhance the installation’s perimeter security and traffic safety posture.

These newly fielded systems leverage cost-effective, AI-enabled processing to detect and alert security forces to unauthorized and hazardous vehicle and pedestrian access attempts in real-time. Designed with future capability enhancements in mind, including interdiction, advanced analytics, and event playback, Bowler Pons delivered a critical building block of its emerging ShadowGuard™ platform. ShadowGuard™ is an intelligent, modular, and scalable engine for security monitoring and actionable insights, built from an understanding of critical capability gaps from decades of security consulting experience and proven integration practices.

Under the competitive award, Bowler Pons executed the full scope of system design, installation, integration, testing, and training, achieving first-pass acceptance and completing the effort ahead of schedule.

“We’re honored to support Keesler Air Force Base in advancing its security infrastructure and posture while remaining highly cost-effective,” said Mark Holmes, Owner of Bowler Pons. “This project underscores our commitment to providing innovative, dependable solutions that support and safeguard our military communities and their resp ective missions within the fenceline.”

With proven expertise and high standards in perimeter security technology solutions for the U.S. Navy, this successful delivery further expands Bowler Pons’ footprint across the Department of War and reinforces the company’s reputation for delivering reliable, AI-enabled perimeter and access control solutions in mission-critical environments.

For more information about Bowler Pons and our capabilities, please email Chris Nardone, Sr Technical Project Manager, at chris.nardone@bowlerpons.com .

About Bowler Pons Solutions Consultants, LLC

Bowler Pons is a Minority-Owned, Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and SBA 8(a) Certified consultancy and technology developer with expertise spanning Engineering, Research & Development, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Program & Project Management. With a foundation built upon comprehensive security acumen, from information and network security to physical security technology design, development, integration, and support, Bowler Pons offers core services focused on delivering client-specific solutions that are aimed at fostering progress in the modern world of technological challenges. Headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, and spread throughout the U.S. in strategic DoD and Navy concentration areas, Bowler Pons is rapidly growing in the Federal and DoD markets.

Bowler Pons Secures Five-Year Contract to Provide System Administration and Cybersecurity Services at Fort Meade DISA Headquarters

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 21:51:17 GMT

Annapolis, Maryland - September 26th, 2024 - Bowler Pons, a leading provider of advanced security, autonomous, and artificial intelligence solutions for critical infrastructure customers, is proud to announce the recent award to provide ongoing Building Automation System (BAS) administration and cybersecurity support services for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Headquarters. This Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract includes a base year award plus four option years, building upon the success and momentum achieved to date under their previous contract. The long-term award will enable consistency of support, recurring security testing, vulnerability reduction, and maintenance to take place in real time, thereby reducing risk to the mission critical infrastructure.

Under this contract, Bowler Pons will deliver continuous support for managing, monitoring, scanning, and performing analysis on the current BAS system. Its expert team of system administration and cybersecurity professionals will identify risks and vulnerabilities, address issues, and recommend and implement BAS compliance measures. This contract underscores Bowler Pons’ commitment to delivering exceptional system administration support and ensuring the operational efficiency of critical infrastructure.

“We are honored to be entrusted with this significant contract to continue carrying out our critical role at Fort Meade DISA Headquarters,” said Nate Cimo, co-founder at Bowler Pons. “Our team is dedicated to supporting and ensuring the seamless operation of the BAS, which is vital for the security and efficiency of the facility”.

For more information about Bowler Pons and our capabilities, please email Nate Cimo at nate@bowlerpons.com

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Bowler Pons Secures Navy Security Contract to Provide Manpower Utilization, Analysis, and Modeling Expertise

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 21:57:51 GMT

August 26th, 2024 - Bowler Pons, a leading provider of cutting-edge technology solutions in the security industry, is thrilled to announce it has been awarded a competitive SeaPort NxG small business set-aside Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. This single-award contract supporting Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), is a base year award plus four option years, providing direct support to the CNIC Navy Security Force (NSF) risk-based investment strategy for allocating security resources for all Navy facilities and installations across the enterprise. Through the use of advanced data analytics, modeling and simulation tool development, and collaboration with operational stakeholders, Bowler Pons will help CNIC optimize manpower utilization across the enterprise thereby maximizing efficiency via defensible resourcing decisions for each NSF position.

Bowler Pons is a longstanding partner of and trusted advisor to Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) and CNIC in their development, deployment, management, and analysis of ashore force protection and public safety systems, operations, and processes and is excited about the opportunity to deliver and enhance their analytic and modeling capabilities in support of the NSF mission.

“As a minority-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned 8(a) small business, we appreciate CNIC’s commitment to identifying a qualified small business for this opportunity and are committed to meeting or exceeding all performance expectations set forth. NSF plays a critical role in force protection within the United States Navy, and we are honored to be a part of this mission,” said Nate Cimo Co-Owner of Bowler Pons.

For more information about Bowler Pons and our capabilities, please email Nate Cimo at nate@bowlerpons.com

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Bowler Pons Selected for AFWERX Showcase: Expedient Basing Open Innovation Challenge

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 12:02:12 GMT

Las Vegas, NV January 18, 2024 - Bowler Pons, the innovative technology solutions company, has been handpicked to participate in the prestigious AFWERX Expedient Basing Open Innovation Challenge Showcase , set to take place in Las Vegas on January 18th, 2024. This exclusive event brings together government agencies and industry leading innovators to explore groundbreaking ideas that will shape the future of technology for the military.

Out of an impressive pool of 759 proposals , only 120 candidates were chosen to showcase their forward-leaning concepts and industry-best technologies to AFWERX and USAF attendees. Bowler Pons stands proudly among this elite group, a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation.

Mark Holmes, Co-owner of Bowler Pons stated, “Our committed team of experts at Bowler Pons has relentlessly pursued the development of innovative, cutting-edge solutions that push the limits of technological advancement for our military clients. Led by our Head of Innovation, Jerone Floor, Bowler Pons continues to explore the realm of the possible with both emerging and unexplored technologies to solve tomorrow’s challenges. With a focus on advanced AI algorithms, computer vision, automation, and client-specific applications, we are leading the charge in transformative technology development.”

About Bowler Pons Solutions Consultants, LLC

Bowler Pons is a Minority-Owned, Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and SBA 8(a) Certified consultancy with expertise spanning Engineering, Research & Development, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Program & Project Management. With a foundation built upon comprehensive security acumen, from information and network security to physical security technology design, development, integration, and support, Bowler Pons offers core services focused on delivering client-specific solutions that are aimed at fostering progress in the modern world of technological challenges. Headquartered in Annapolis, Maryland, and spread throughout the U.S. in strategic DoD and Navy concentration areas, Bowler Pons is rapidly growing in the Federal and DoD markets. More information about Bowler Pons can be found at www.bowlerpons.com.

Bowler Pons Secures Contract to Enhance and Support IT at the Naval Research Laboratory

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 14:35:13 GMT

Annapolis, MD December 11, 2023 - Bowler Pons, a leading provider of cutting-edge technology solutions, is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a multi-year $3,835,726 Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract by the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) to continue delivering highly skilled Information Technology (IT) design, development, and support services to the NRL’s Optical Sciences Division (OSD).

NRL OSD plays a critical role in advancing the state-of-the-art and exploring the realm of the possible in optical technologies. By partnering with Bowler Pons, the NRL will benefit from our expertise in developing and supporting the IT infrastructure and environment critical to enable these advancements to take place. Our team of seasoned professionals is committed to ensuring seamless operations, robust security, and optimal performance across the NRL’s IT landscape.

“Building upon the past five years supporting NRL OSD, we are honored to have been selected as the sole provider for this vital contract scope to the lab,” said Nate Cimo Co-Owner of Bowler Pons. “Our team is excited to collaborate with the NRL and continue contributing to the success of their mission.”

For more information about Bowler Pons and our capabilities, please visit our website: Bowler Pons or email Nate Cimo at nate@bowlerpons.com

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