Her Story
About Betty
Betty Grullon is a seasoned IT solutions leader, CEO, and President with over 21 years of experience driving productivity, compliance, and innovation for government and private sector clients. As the head of Progsit LLC and APC Scientific Consultants & Associates LLC, two certified Woman-Owned Small Businesses, she leads mission-driven technology projects that enhance operational efficiency and empower organizations across industries. Betty combines deep technical expertise with strategic leadership, consistently delivering secure, high-impact solutions while fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and collaboration.
Throughout her career, Betty has specialized in software lifecycle support, database solutions, cybersecurity, and risk management frameworks, including CMMI and NIST RMF. She works closely with partners to identify contracts, participates in panels to support the broader community, and guides her teams in day-to-day activities through strategic meetings and mentorship. Inspired by the ability of IT to support people regardless of location, Betty’s dedication to helping others drives her work—whether building systems that improve operations or facilitating workshops that help professionals and individuals thrive personally and professionally.
In addition to her corporate leadership, Betty is a passionate advocate for personal development. She founded Betty Nova, a leadership platform that emphasizes resilience, purpose, and mission-driven growth, mentoring professionals to apply principles of discipline, vision, and execution. Excited to expand her impact further, she is launching her book, Life and Soul, on April 22nd, officially marking her debut as an author. Betty’s work blends technical innovation, community engagement, and personal growth, making her a trusted leader and inspiration to colleagues, clients, and aspiring professionals alike.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Betty
01What do you attribute your success to?
I think my dedication and my willingness to support others and help them in their journey to make their life easier is what drives my success. Whether it's building a system or through workshops to help them become happier during their professional and personal journey, I'm always focused on serving others. For me, I just wanted to be in a field that would allow me to serve others, regardless of my location. And with IT, it's easier - it doesn't matter where you are, you can still support people.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I've ever received is to always be resilient and go for what your intuition gives you. Because experience is what shows you where you're going next. I've learned not to let the outside determine who I'm becoming, and to always follow my inner guide.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering the industry is: Do not let the outside determine who you're becoming. Always follow your inner guide. Don't let external influences dictate your path - trust yourself and your intuition.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
I think the biggest challenge right now is the current status of minorities and contracts in the landscape. It has become very competitive and there are less resources available. This is particularly challenging in the IT field where minority representation and access to contracts is already limited.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me in my work and personal life are leadership, trust, and kindness. I also deeply value work-life balance, which I learned from my mentor Gaston Planas, who always treated us fairly and made sure we had that balance - and that's priceless to me.
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