About MEC

Mr. Nguyen is the Founder and CEO of Millennium Enterprise Corporation (MEC). In his role as CEO, Mr. Nguyen seeks innovative solutions by applying breakthrough thinking and harnessing emerging and immersive technologies for MEC’s Government and Education verticals. Mr. Nguyen’s key achievements in his role as CEO include:

• Deploying a high-performance computing (HPC) environment in USDA-ARS for a better user experience when processing and calculating “big data,” thus reducing calculation time from weeks to days.
• Developing the cybersecurity standard for state school districts that protect students and staff from identity theft, cyber-bullying, and financial loss.
• Creating STEM pathways of study for pre-K through 12^th grades, focusing on virtual reality, aerospace, digital fabrication, and FAA-certified drone education.

Outside of MEC, Mr. Nguyen serves as the Co-chair for the Lt. Governor’s Office, VA, COVID-19 Task Force initiative. He is a founding member of the Business Advisory Partnership with FAPAC, in addition to serving as an active member of the Asian American Executives Government Network. Mr. Nguyen graduated with honors from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.

Mr. Johnson has been with Millennium Enterprise Corporation (MEC) since its founding in 1998. He currently serves as the Vice President of Corporate Strategy. In this role, he works closely with the executive team and stakeholders to define MEC’s long-term goals and identify growth opportunities to pursue. Before MEC, Mr. Johnson held Senior Management roles at MCI and EDS.

Mr. Johnson is an active member of the National Small Business Association. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and a Master’s Degree in Information Systems Management from The American University in Washington D.C.

Ms. Lee has been with Millennium Enterprise Corporation (MEC) for 10 years as Vice President of Operations/Human Resources. She provides support and advice to executive staff, including reporting and working closely with the CEO. Having worked mainly in the areas of operations and human resources, she oversees and develops short/long-term plans for achieving strategic objectives. Moreover, she is responsible for devising and implementing HR policies, talent recruitment, training and development, benefits administration, compensation, payroll, restructuring departments, streamlining applicant tracking, and development of company’s culture.

Recent accomplishments include certification with the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) and a feature in Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide. She partnered with a local Girls on the Run (GOTR) organization to engage MEC staff in volunteering to empower and provide opportunities to the GOTR participants. Prior to joining MEC, Ms. Lee was in the Cable/Television field, working at Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), Discovery Health Channel/FIT TV, and local Tribune Network WPHL in Philadelphia, PA.

Ms. Lee attends Virginia’s Human Resources Annual Conferences to advance in the profession and to learn/find resources, initiatives, and employment legislation. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies from Widener University in Chester, PA.

As Vice President of Client Growth and Business Strategy, Ms. Pham is responsible for the development and growth of Millennium Enterprise Corporation’s (MEC) strategic partners—both in the Government and Private sectors. She manages the strategic decisions in sales, marketing, and client retention. Additionally, she collaborates with senior leadership to develop long-term business strategies to increase market share and revenue.

Ms. Pham is a seasoned entrepreneur with demonstrated skills in formulating and managing the processes of strategy development, risk, and business performance management. In her previous position at Social Capital Solutions, she led and directed global investment vehicles, facilitating foreign direct investments and capital. Prior, she managed $80M in institutional client relationships for Alliance Bernstein Global Fixed Income and directed the marketing launch of two long/short equity strategies as Vice President for Freeman Associates—a quantitative hedge fund. Ms. Pham began her career in financial markets as an emerging market foreign currency trader for the Treasury of Crédit Agricole Indosuez, a French bank based in NYC.

Ms. Pham attended Columbia University, where she earned a Masters Degree in International Finance and Business at the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), and she holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Marymount University.

Lee Parham serves as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and virtual Chief Information Officer (vCIO) at MEC, leveraging over 25 years of experience at the intersection of business and technology. With a proven track record in leadership, Lee has held prominent roles across Engineering, Cybersecurity, and IT Operations. He is widely respected for his expertise in Business Systems, Operational Efficiency, Lean Six Sigma, IT Infrastructure Design, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Coaching, and Project Management.

In his current role, Lee is responsible for MEC’s IT operations, encompassing datacenter and cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise systems, and risk management ensuring seamless functionality across the organization. As the lead vCIO, he also serves as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to MEC’s clients, helping them align technology with strategic business goals.

Lee holds degrees in Engineering and Computer Science.

Dr. Carter is the Director of EdTech Programming and Product Development with Millennium Enterprise Corporation (MEC). She plays a pivotal role in shaping the company’s product development roadmap and ensuring its products and services remain at the forefront of the MEC’s education vertical.

She is a visionary leader with an unwavering passion for innovation and product excellence. With a career spanning over two decades, he has consistently demonstrated her ability to drive groundbreaking technical solutions that transform and elevate organizations to new heights.  Dr. Carter’s key responsibilities include leading communications with stakeholders, developing our learning management solutions, and managing EdTech curriculum development. Before MEC, she served as the Executive Vice President for a Federally Qualified Health Center in Cleveland, OH, overseeing development, IT Services, and marketing communications.

Dr. Carter holds several professional certifications. She is a Project Management Professional (PMP), Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma, and is a Certified Scrum Master. She also holds a Doctor of Management degree from the University of Maryland, a MBA, focused on Technology from Johns Hopkins University, and a Bachelor of Science in Technology Management from the University of Maryland.