Patrick “Dean” Papa is a mission-driven executive with over 20 years of leadership experience at the intersection of national security, enterprise modernization, and digital transformation. As Vice President of Growth and Delivery for DoD, DHS, and Intelligence programs at A Square Group (ASG), Dean spearheads strategy and execution across high-impact portfolios supporting defense and federal civilian missions.

Dean has built and led global technology and consulting practices, driving successful outcomes for clients through complex infrastructure modernization, application transformation, cloud migration, and M&A integration initiatives. His expertise includes data center consolidation and exits, multi-cloud strategy and roadmap development, large-scale modernization programs, and cross-domain service integration supporting both classified and unclassified environments.

Throughout his career, Dean has directed critical delivery and consulting operations for Fortune 100 enterprises and federal agencies, providing executive oversight and technical leadership across cloud transformation, mission support, and enterprise IT programs. He is frequently called upon to lead cross-functional teams of engineers, architects, and program managers in support of client modernization goals, with a proven record of delivering on time and within mission constraints.

Dean is recognized for his deep technical acumen, executive-level engagement, and ability to bridge strategic vision with tactical execution. His career includes senior roles as Program Director, Practice Principal, Solution Architect, and Business Owner, bringing a unique combination of operational leadership, delivery excellence, and client-facing credibility.

With a strong foundation in cloud architecture, application delivery, and infrastructure strategy, Dean continues to drive innovation and operational agility across the federal landscape—empowering agencies to meet emerging mission demands and security imperatives at scale.