Interview with Paul Burke, CEO at Definitive Logic

Mr. Burke co-founded Definitive Logic (DL) and today as CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors is responsible for corporate strategy, alignment of plans and policy, and ultimate accountability for execution and performance to achieve continued successful outcomes for our customers, partners, and employees. Mr. Burke has fostered the growth of the company from its inception to today a 250+ person, $50+M/year digital transformation consultancy featured as Washington Post Top Workplace #1 Midsize Company in 2021. Mr. Burke previously led DL’s Business Transformation Division, where he established practices for Financial Management, Asset Management, and Human Capital Management, specializing in lean technology solutions that integrate and enable executive, management, and execution-level decision making.

Mr. Burke has a Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering from the University of Virginia in 2002, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Systems Engineering from the University of Virginia in 1999. He was born in Washington DC, grew up in Alexandria VA, and attended Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. Mr. Burke currently resides in Arlington, VA.

Interview questions:

Introduction |Please provide an overview of Definitive Logic? Employees, cleared, target agencies

Domain Expertise | What are the key areas of domain expertise?

Milestones | Definitive Logic was founded in 2005. Can you share some of the major milestones over the last 20 years?

Acquisition | In April, Definitive Logic acquired Digital Mobilizations. Tell us about the acquisition and how it integrates into the Definitive Logic?

Leadership Team | Who are the key members of the leadership team?

Joint Ventures | What role do joint ventures play?

Capital | How has Definitive Logic been financed?

PPBE |There are congressional initiatives to improve planning, programming, budgeting and execution (PPBE). Can you share the 5 ideas that you have suggested for innovation in PPBE?

Growth | What are the growth plans for Definitive Logic?

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Definitive Logic (DL) is a transformational Information Technology leader based in Arlington, VA, that uses 20+ years of experience directly Powering Mission Outcomes at the Edge of Technology for our Defense, Federal, and Commercial clients. We deliver performance-based and tailored innovative solutions of the highest quality, using ISO 9001-certified and CMMI Level 3-appraised management frameworks. Customers select us because we provide objective, no-nonsense, vendor-neutral guidance that keeps their mission outcomes as the highest priority. Our history of “Exceptional” Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) ratings validates our reputation of ensuring execution success while maintaining a client-first approach.