Since founding CITI in 1996, Ellina Kang has been instrumental in guiding the company to its current status as a premier provider of advanced IT solutions for federal entities including DOS, DHS, EPA, and HUD. As a recipient of the Small Business Administration’s Champion Award, notably the 2009 Entrepreneurial Success Award, Dr. Kang leverages over 25 years of leadership experience and expertise in software development and management as the President and CEO of CITI.

Before her tenure at CITI, Dr. Kang established a solid foundation in IT management through progressively responsible roles at firms like CACI, Orkand, and CBSI. Under her leadership, CITI has expanded from a mere three employees to a thriving workforce of over 350, consistently achieving remarkable revenue growth year after year.

Dr. Kang earned her B.S. in Electronic Engineering from Indore University, her M.B.A. from Punjab University, and her M.S. in Computer Systems Management from the University of Maryland. In 2011, she achieved her Doctorate of Management from the University of Maryland, University College.