Our Team Meet the dedicated team driving your success with expertise and passion.

Our Team

Meet the dedicated team driving your
success with expertise & passion.

We bring vision, expertise, sound technical skills, creativity and a strong commitment to high ethical standards.

We see and approach challenges differently and carry that through every aspect of our work. Our team comprises a diverse group of professionals with expertise in business strategy, go-to-market, financial management, accounting, human capital management, information technologies, marketing and strategic communications, organizational change management, technology implementation and digital transformation.

Our collective industry expertise includes Professional ServicesManufacturing and DistributionGovernment, Government ContractorsReal Estate and ConstructionFinancial ServicesHealthcare and Life Sciences and Non-Profits.

It is our pleasure to introduce the OneSource Team.

Vernae Jones-Seals, MBA​

CEO, Managing Principal

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Vernae Jones-Seals, MBA​
CEO, Managing Principal

Vernae is a trusted executive-level advisor with specialized skills in Accounting, Finance and ERP Consulting. Since 2002, she has supported senior leaders and teams across a variety of industry segments. Vernae brings an unwavering commitment to deliver quality financial and technical services and solutions and her passion for results through collaboration wins the confidence and respect of our clients, partners, and colleagues across the community. Vernae believes the success of an organization is not by chance, but by innovative planning, thoughtful execution and on-going strategic financial and business management.

  • She has held Business Management positions at Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies. Her expertise includes Business Advisory Services, Enterprise Risk Management and ERP Systems Consulting. She brings a wealth of experience in executive and operational management.
  • Her expertise as a Certified Economic Development Professional, CFO, Systems Integrator and Business Operations Manager brings the global perspective and value of Integrated Business Services and Solutions.
  • She has also acquired a certification from MIT in AI & Business Strategy, deepening her understanding of key AI technologies like machine learning, natural language processing, and robotics, and their implications for business strategy.
  • Recipient of the BDO Alliance USA CEO’s Alliance Leadership Award.
  • Highlights of her thought leadership and community contributions include: BDO Alliance USA and BDO India, University of Maryland Robert H. Smith EMBA Ambassador, Guest Lecture for University of VA-Design Entrepreneurship Program, Prince George’s Community College Center for Entrepreneurship-Virtual CFO Program founder and facilitator, STEM Entrepreneurship Program Consultant.

Anand Kakarla, CA

Global Practice Leader

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Anand Kakarla, CA
Global Practice Leader

Anand Kakarla is a performance-driven professional with over 20 years of experience in Global Sales & Business development, Global Audits and Advisory, Global Outsourcing & Offshoring, International Payroll, Taxation, Process improvement, Finance & Accounts, Regulatory Compliance, Business Advisory Services and Team Management.

His time spent working in the “Big 4” public accounting sector honed his skills in multi-country operations and management experience primarily in India, Americas, Germany, Singapore and Malaysia. Anand is a proponent of automation, BI, analytics and new age technology to bring in proficiency and streamline client operations.

Anand holds a Chartered Accountancy license from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, New Delhi, an LLB from Sheshadripuram Law college, Bangalore University, and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Bangalore University, Bangalore..

Marian Brown, CPA, MBA

Accounting & Advisory Services Practice Leader

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Marian Brown, CPA, MBA
Accounting & Advisory Services Practice Leader

Marian Brown is an experienced accounting professional with a demonstrated history of working in the accounting/finance industry for over 25 years. Marian’s accounting career has spanned several industries and some of her key skills include Financial Accounting, Budgeting, Risk Management, Auditing, Bookkeeping, and Operations. She began her career as an auditor in the public accounting field and has made an impact in several senior management positions in the non-profit, corporate, consulting, and educational arenas.

Marian earned her BBA in Accounting from Howard University and her MBA with a concentration in Finance from the Carey Business School at Johns Hopkins University. She is also a Certified Public Accountant certified in the state of Maryland.

Ayanna E. Seals, PhD

Innovation & Digital Strategy Practice Leader

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Ayanna E. Seals, PhD
Innovation & Digital Strategy Practice Leader

Ayanna is the Innovation and Digital Strategy Practice Leader at OneSource, where she brings her skills in design, research, and technology management to help businesses embrace digital transformation. She focuses on human-centered design and cutting-edge technologies like AI, decentralized systems, and augmented reality. Her work has been featured in respected publications such as the Journal of Medical Internet Research and Frontiers in Computer Science. Through her leadership, Ayanna creates solutions that make operations smoother, spark innovation, and provide meaningful support to various organizations.

She’s passionate about using technology to build equitable and sustainable systems, with a special focus on fostering inclusivity and driving innovation.

  • Digital Transformation: Research in Human-Computer Interaction
  • Emerging Technologies: Life-Centered Design, Visual Informatics, Augmented Reality

David Shaffer, MBA

Managing Director

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David Shaffer, MBA
Managing Director

David Shaffer has served as President, Managing Director, Business Advisor and Vice President of Sales for multiple companies in the profit and not for profit industries. He has worked with companies that include manufacturing, distribution, engineering, construction, health and elder care, Professional Services and Information Technology.

David is recognized for his ability to effectively integrate all aspects of business including financial management, information systems, infrastructure and operations. He has assisted companies from executive strategic planning into operational and business process improvement opportunities including sales strategies and executive life balance attainment.

He has worked with numerous Private Equity firms in supporting due diligence activities both on acquisition and exit side of investment. His range of company support includes start up through Fortune 500.

David Holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Pepperdine University in Southern California and a Bachelor of Science degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. His accomplishments as a CEO include recipient of Mark of Quality award for outstanding customer service.

As part of a major international consulting firm, he was recognized for his efforts to successfully establish an Operations and Information Technology consulting practice in Asia.

He has served on multiple Boards both in the corporate and education environments. His commitment to community has been recognized by multiple institutions including Long Beach College and Charter Hospital. David is a certified member of the expert panel for Managing Americans and has been a frequent speaker in the areas of leadership development, business planning and value creation.

Elizabeth Dekoladenu, PMP

Senior Project Manager

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Elizabeth Dekoladenu, PMP
Senior Project Manager

Elizabeth Dekoladenu, PMP, is an experienced information technology project management professional with a career that expands over 10 years. Elizabeth’s project management career range is within the Information Technology industry, specifically the commercial and federal sector. Her skills include business process improvement, business and application analysis and design, agile methodology, application implementation, and data analysis. Elizabeth possesses extensive experience regarding the implementation and management of key projects and programs as well as expertise in managing projects and implementing strategic business plans, processes, and applications for public and private organizations.

Elizabeth studied and graduated with her B.S. in Information Systems and Sciences from Morgan State University and is currently completing her M.S in Informatics from the University of Maryland University College. She is a practicing Certified Scrum Master from the Scrum Alliance.

Marcia Cain

Senior Consultant

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Marcia Cain
Senior Consultant

A business professional with over 15 years of experience in the areas of accounting, finance, business management and strategic planning expertise. Marcia has strong analytical, problem solving and leadership skills, which has efficiently and effectively produced quality results. She has worked with companies in the field of strategic analysis ranging up to $90M in revenue while maintaining the organization’s vision and core values.

Marcia has built strong working relationships with various levels of management by creating a win-win result. Her role in organizations has included but not limited to risk assessment, simplified business processes, operational efficiency, audit readiness, compliance, budgeting, and financial management. Her industry experience has included transportation, non-profits involving foster-care, religious and workforce development, hospitality, health care, environmental services and insurance. Marcia brings her best to all work assignments with an open mind and tenacity.

Darryl Anderson, MCP

Senior Consultant

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Darryl Anderson, MCP
Senior Consultant

Darryl Anderson, Senior Technical Consultant of OneSource Consulting, LLC brings a wealth of experience in strategic IT consulting, cybersecurity and systems administration. During his career he worked as an outsourced CIO, Director of IT, or IT Manager for numerous corporations, nonprofit organizations, think tanks, trade associations, charter schools, and foundations. His role was providing strategic guidance as well as implementation of major technology initiatives such as cloud migrations, cyber security audits/compliance, technology assessments, network infrastructure upgrades, organization-wide software deployments such as fundraising systems, CRMs, member management databases. Darryl has also been a speaker, presenter, and sponsor at national and regional technology conferences.

  • Cyber Security assessments, compliance reviews and analysis, NIST, ISO, PCI, FINRA
  • Cloud computing and migrations, hosted infrastructure, SaaS, AWS, Azure, VMWare, Hyper-V
  • CMMC Registered Practitioner
  • Microsoft Certified Professional, Networking, Windows Server, Project management
  • Microsoft Certified Professional, Project management

Theo Radu, MCDBA

Senior Consultant

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Theo Radu, MCDBA
Senior Consultant

Theodor Radu has over 16 years of professional experience in Enterprise Data Solutions with extensive hands-on experience in Data Architecture, Management of Enterprise Data solutions (10+ years) and broad business experience from work with users in 10+ business units.

He has a comprehensive approach and understanding of databases and their life-cycle, from User Requirements to Logical Design, Physical Design, Implementation and Maintenance, and Performance Optimization. Theodor has a strong understanding of Microsoft SQL Server database, analytical and reporting structures, theories, principles, and practices and can build servers and design databases for performance and security using industry best practices and proven design strategies.

  • Enterprise Data Solutions

Rebecca Chauza

Senior Consultant

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Rebecca Chauza
Senior Consultant

Rebecca is a dedicated systems consultant that has been working with us on ERP Implementation, training and outsourced accounting projects for over four years. One of our expert consultants with the Deltek Ajera and Deltek Vision and QuickBooks accounting systems. She works with clients to provide analysis of financials, budgets and accounting systems, as well as training on ERP systems and outsourcing of billing, and accounting procedures.

  • ERP Systems Consultant: Deltek VantagePoint, Deltek Ajera, Deltek Vision, and QuickBooks

Henry Austin, PMP, PCCP

Senior Consultant-Project Management & Controls

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Henry Austin, PMP, PCCP
Senior Consultant-Project Management & Controls

Henry “AJ” Austin leverages over seven years of experience across technology, construction, consulting, and nonprofit sectors to align innovation with strategic goals, driving growth and efficiency. A Certified Scrum Master and PMP candidate, he holds a B.A. in Economics from Rowan University and advanced certifications in analytics and process optimization. He is also a Prosci Certified Change Practitioner (PCCP). As an elected Board Member for the Lawnside School District, Henry champions education and community impact, combining his technical acumen and leadership skills to build equitable, innovative solutions that empower organizations and communities.

Anna Pelesh, MPA, PCCP

Senior Consultant

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Anna Pelesh, MPA, PCCP
Senior Consultant

Anna Pelesh is an experienced project manager and evaluator with over 9 years of experience managing large-scale, multi-million-dollar projects at the community, state, and federal level. She has managed projects at the intersection of supply chain management and procurement, public health, technology, and training. Through working on community improvement projects across sectors, Anna has been trusted to manage relationships among diverse stakeholders and form lasting partnerships with leaders in the public and private sectors. With her expertise as a program evaluator for several clients, Anna brings depth of experience making data and measurement-driven recommendations for quality control and ensuring effective allocation of resources. She holds a BA in International Studies from American University, a Master’s in Public Administration from George Washington University, and is a Prosci Certified Change Management Professional (PCCP).

Saravanan Balasubramaniam

Business Operations Lead

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Saravanan Balasubramaniam
Business Operations Lead

Saravanan Balasubramaniam is a business operations leader with over 18 years of experience. As an operations leader, he has driven innovation in software product development through AI enhancements and market analysis. He excels in team leadership, continuous improvement, and customer/vendor relationships. His expertise includes Agile, Kaizen, and OKR methodologies.

Rahul Balaji, MBA

Business Analyst

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Rahul Balaji, MBA
Business Analyst

Rhaul Balaji holds an MBA in Business Analytics and has two years of experience as a Business Analyst. He specializes in optimizing business processes and delivering data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making. Throughout his career, Rhaul has successfully led projects involving requirement gathering, in-depth data analysis, and the creation of detailed reports for senior management. His expertise encompasses stakeholder communication, project management, and workflow automation, with proficiency in tools such as SQL, Power BI, and Tableau. Rhaul thrives in Agile environments and is deeply committed to delivering high-quality results within established timelines.

Bavithran Ramesh

Developer & Automation Expert

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Bavithran Ramesh
Developer & Automation Expert

Bavithran Ramesh brings over 8 years of experience in the IT industry as an accomplished RPA Developer and Test Automation Expert. He specializes in automating business processes and streamlining software testing. With dual expertise in RPA and Test Automation, Bavithran creates robust automation solutions that reduce manual effort, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure high-quality software releases. He excels in designing and deploying scalable RPA systems and developing automated test scripts that integrate seamlessly into CI/CD pipelines.

Karthikeyan Kalaichelvan

Technology Leader

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Karthikeyan Kalaichelvan
Technology Leader

Karthikeyan Kalaichelvan is a seasoned professional in the software industry with over 20 years of extensive experience, including roles at Fortune 500 companies like Kimberly-Clark, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and ADP. His deep expertise in engineering practices and cloud-native technology, combined with his passion for the latest advancements, has made him an influential figure in his field. As a Microsoft MVP for the past six years, Karthikeyan’s commitment to the development community has been recognized globally. He has co-founded three successful startups, gaining hands-on experience in launching and scaling businesses. Additionally, Karthikeyan is dedicated to mentoring aspiring developers, fostering a new generation of innovators through his generous contributions to the community.

Deepak Soni

QA Engineer

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Deepak Soni
QA Engineer

Deepak Soni has more than two years of experience in QA and RPA development. He specializes in automating software testing and business processes. He designs and executes automated test scripts, integrates them into CI/CD pipelines, and develops RPA solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce manual effort, ensuring high-quality software and improved operational workflows.

Lakshmidaran Murugesan

Design Leader

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Lakshmidaran Murugesan
Design Leader

Lakshmidaran Murugesan brings over two decades of experience in the design industry, with notable roles at Fortune 500 companies such as SIFY and Zenith, as well as collaborations with esteemed organizations like Oxford University Press, BBC Worldwide, and UNDP.

His expertise spans across leading design teams, shaping effective product strategies, and driving innovation to deliver impactful user experiences.

Lakshmidaran’s prominent experience with global enterprises includes:

  • Guided teams with visionary strategies, aligning with business objectives and fostering innovation.
  • Fostered a culture of creativity and innovation, mentoring and developing design talent.
  • Created compelling design solutions by deeply integrating user insights into the design process.
  • Developed mobile and web application designs, producing detailed wireframes and prototypes.
  • Provided expert advice on project requirements, ensuring alignment with client expectations.
  • Managed the full design project lifecycle, from concept development to successful delivery.

Palanivelu Samudi

Full stack Engineer

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Palanivelu Samudi
Full stack Engineer

Palanivelu Samudi is an experienced full stack developer with over 13 years of expertise in building and maintaining applications. He has a comprehensive understanding of both front-end and back-end technologies, allowing him to deliver seamless and efficient user experiences.

Karunakaran Ramu, MCT

Solution Architect

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Karunakaran Ramu, MCT
Solution Architect

Karunakaran Ramu is a seasoned Solution Architect with over 8 years of experience in software engineering. He has a proven track record of designing, developing, and implementing scalable software solutions that address complex business challenges. His technical expertise spans across programming languages and platforms such as C#, Node.js, Python, F#, and Azure, with in-depth knowledge of cloud services like MongoDB, Cosmos DB, Docker, and Kubernetes.

In addition to his technical acumen, Karunakaran is a Microsoft Certified Trainer committed to community development and mentoring professionals in their career growth. His innovative approach to solution design and focus on scalability and performance make him a valuable contributor to any organization.

Ramya Saravanan, MBA

Business Analyst

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Ramya Saravanan, MBA
Business Analyst


Ramya Saravanan is a skilled Business Analyst with over 3.5 years of experience in the IT and consulting industry and holds an MBA in Operations and HR. She specializes in evaluating clients’ application landscapes through discovery assessments and recommending solutions backed by detailed market research to enhance operational efficiency. With a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, she ensures the successful delivery of software projects on time and within budget while aligning solutions with client objectives. Ramya combines analytical expertise with deep business systems knowledge to drive meaningful and measurable results.TIuTO!ttIQy%RmF0hq2ekm!b

Tevin Byrd, MFA

Graphic & Branding Consultant

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Tevin Byrd, MFA
Graphic & Branding Consultant

Tevin is a digital designer who uses design thinking and technology to bring organization, clarity and appeal to information systems. With a BS in Graphic Design and an MFA in Design and Technology, Tevin has over 6 years of professional graphic design and UX/UI experience. At OneSource, Tevin leads our visual communications efforts in-house and for client projects.

Tevin is an invaluable resource as an instructor for our OneSource-sponsored community outreach initiatives in Brooklyn and Queens, NY. In that capacity, Tevin educates fledgling entrepreneurs in underserved communities on the basics of IT applications, website, logo design and the value of brand messaging.

Barbara Hough

Business Development Coordinator

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Barbara Hough
Business Development Coordinator

Barbara Hough has been a successful sales representative for over 30 years in the building, design and government contracting industries with the goal of always keeping the client happy. She provided business development support for the ever-increasing client base of architectural, engineering and construction firms.

Often the first point of contact with potential clients, OneSource relies heavily on her disarming manner and professionalism in starting the conversation about the services we offer. Bolstered by her thorough and tireless market research and contracting support experience, Barbara has an instinct for honing in on leads that develop into opportunities. She scours government and private sector databases, manages the OneSource CRM system, and takes the lead in evaluating RFPs that our services address. She understands the scope of client lifecycle management and approaches each opportunity with the client in mind.

Debra Harvey

Accounting Manager

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Debra Harvey
Accounting Manager

Debra Harvey is a highly versatile professional with extensive experience in banking operations, finance, accounting, and team management. Known for her meticulous attention to detail and results-oriented approach, she has consistently demonstrated the ability to streamline processes, improve operational efficiency, and enhance team collaboration in complex financial environments. Her expertise in managing accounts payable systems, payroll processing, and human resource administration ensures full compliance with both internal policies and external regulations.

Complementing her practical experience, Debra holds an Associate in Arts degree in Business Administration and is certified in Conflict Management, Coaching, and Team Skills. She has also participated in several company-sponsored training programs, including ADP Pay Expert, Managing Your Performance, Interviewing Skills, and Effective Team Skills, further demonstrating her commitment to professional excellence and continuous development.

Ifeanyi Nwanacho

Human Resources Intern

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Ifeanyi Nwanacho
Human Resources Intern

Ifeanyi is a skilled customer service representative with more than a year of experience at ABC Transport Company, where he demonstrated outstanding communication skills, creating solutions for customers and efficiently managing sales responsibilities. Ifeanyi also led as President of the Peer Educator’s Anti-AIDS Health Club, showcasing his leadership abilities alongside his academic background with a BSc in Psychology from the University of Nigeria Nsukka.

Our Leadership

Vernae Jones-Seals is the CEO and Managing Principal, who founded OneSource in 2002. A trusted advisor with over 25 years of experience in business management and consulting, Ms. Jones-Seals strives to foster a positive professional work environment that encourages ongoing training and development; delivering services and solutions that exceeds our clients’ expectations.

Ms. Jones-Seals holds a MBA, University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, MIT Sloan-AI and Business Strategies Certification; B.S. in Finance & Accounting, University of Maryland; Government Contracting Certification, George Mason University and certified by the National Development Council, as an Economic Development Finance Professional.