Jay Challa

Jay Challa

Senior Executive Advisor

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Jay Challa is a distinguished business leader, technology executive, and entrepreneur with a remarkable career spanning over 30 years in information technology (IT) and engineering consulting. He was the co-founder of Ace Info Solutions (AceInfo), an IT services firm that catered to Federal agencies, which he successfully grew from his home basement to a workforce of 1,000 employees. As CEO, Jay led AceInfo through two significant acquisitions: first by Dovel Technologies in 2019, followed by the merged entity’s acquisition by Guidehouse in 2021. Prior to founding AceInfo in 2000, Jay held leadership roles at renowned consulting firms such as KPMG, BearingPoint, EarthTech (a Tyco International Company), and Ed Zublin AG.

Leveraging his deep expertise in operations, business development, capture management, project management, and technical leadership, Jay now provides strategic management and consulting services. Additionally, he serves as a member of the Virginia Small Business Commission, where he offers his business acumen and technological insight.

Jay is also deeply committed to community development and philanthropy. He serves on several boards and non-profit organizations and is the co-founder and CEO of Rural Empowerment, an organization dedicated to expanding economic opportunities in rural communities across the U.S. He is also the president of the American Telugu Association (ATA) for 2025-2026.

His outstanding contributions to the business and technology sectors have been recognized through numerous prestigious awards, including:

  • Virginia Fantastic 50 Award (Virginia Chamber of Commerce, two consecutive years)
  • GovStar Award for Large Business (Smart CEO Magazine)
  • TiE DC ELITE Award
  • Executive of the Year Finalist (Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards)
  • National Director’s Award (U.S. Department of Commerce)
  • Fifty Influential Minorities in Business Award (Minority Business Enterprise Network)
  • Lifetime Achievement Award in Business (American Telugu Association)
  • Small Business Contractor of the Year (U.S. Department of Agriculture)

Jay’s leadership and vision continue to inspire success and innovation, making a lasting impact on the business community and beyond.

SBA U.S. Small Business Administration
CMMI Appraised DEV | SVC | ML3
ISO 27001
ISO 9001
ISO 20000
GSA Contract Holder
Oasis+ 8(a) Certified
Oasis+ Small Business Multi-Agency Contract