About US
Our Story
The company was formed in 2009 to support and maintain key technology and telecom initiatives for various branches of the Federal Government. The team’s experience collectively represents over 40 years of subject matter expertise within the US Army, Navy and Air Force branches of service dealing with highly classified, sensitive and strategic defense technologies and advanced telecommunication and Integrated logistic strategies.
At the Company’s helm is Chief Executive Officer Quinard Mc Donald who served in the United States Army in multiple roles supporting Advanced Telecommunications, Information Systems and Logistics Strategists. His keen insight into the inner workings of the government’s defense technical operations, provides a clear strategic advantage and offers our clients an obvious choice when selecting the right partner in support of an organization’s most critical information system’s needs.
Our key personnel have served honorably in the intelligence career field, satellite communications, logistics and procurement both as enlisted and officers. The top five reasons for partnering with us to deliver your county, state or municipality vision:
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5ST (5 Stones Technologies) is a Minority, Small and Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOB)
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All managers and technicians have over 26 years of experience acquiredfrom serving and supporting US Department of Defense (DoD) and its branches, Federal, State and Local Governments; are certified and possess clearances in their respective fields, where applicable.
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Our senior leadership have served honorably in the intelligence field, satellite communications, logistics, and procurement, both as enlisted and officers
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Our members were trained by the Army Navy and Air Force in such specialties as radio operator, intelligence analyst, technical training instructor, satellite technical control, logistics, administration, and procurement.
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We at 5ST offer and deliver services that we garnered years of expertise and therefore know that we can deliver best in class fulfillment of our clients needs. After all, what we do is not simply work to us, its our passion!
5 ST (5 Stones Technologies) delivers best in class Broadband Internet Service Provider (ISP) consulting, implementation and deployment services for the obtainment of broadband connectivity in technologically underserved communities across America. While our capabilities are vast, our singular focus is in working with states, counties and municipalities in solutioning the delivery of broadband connectivity services.
IT / Network Engineering and Consulting - NAICS 541512
Telecommunications – NAICS 517110
Program / Project Management and Consulting - NAICS 541618
Integrated Logistics Management and Consulting - NAICS 541614
Visual Engineering, Design and Maintenance - NAICS 541511
Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) and Acquisition – NAICS 541380
Certifications:
Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert #3992 (CCIE)
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA)
Alcatel/XYLAN Switch Expert
Information Assurance Security Officer (IASO)
Satellite Communications Management
Telecommunication Management
Circuit Activation/Deactivation
Program Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Agile Coach\Trainer
Agile Scrum Master
Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Project Management Certification Level II
Defense Acquisition University (DAU) Logistics Management Certification Level III
Web Engineering and Design Certification and Degree
DAU Test and Evaluation Level III
