pragma SYSTEMS was founded in 1990 as a consulting company and evolved into a product company in 1997. The strength of the management has helped the company continuously grow and increase profitability even through tough economic times. Here is more information about key executives at pragma SYSTEMS.

Rebecca Bowerman joined pragma SYSTEMS in 1990, as President and CEO. Ms. Bowerman is a recognized expert in software process improvement, including the Software Engineering Institute’s (SEI) Capability Maturity Model (CMM), and is licensed by the SEI as a Lead Assessor.

With over 20 years of experience in management, computer science, and software engineering, her expertise has benefited industry, government and research organizations. Prior to joining pragma SYSTEMS, Ms. Bowerman directed the Software Center at the MITRE Corporation in McLean, Virginia, managing 105 professional staff and their research and development computer systems.

Ms. Bowerman began her career at Bell Laboratories in the No. 1 Electronic Switching System Laboratory, and later developed a configuration management system for Bell Laboratories’ Software Technology Center. She was recruited by Computer Sciences Corporation to manage and design an early Ada configuration management system and to ensure the delivery of a programming support environment for the Rome Air Development Center.

A graduate of the University of Texas, Ms. Bowerman has a B.S. in Computer Sciences. She earned an M.S. in Computer Sciences from Northwestern University.

Dr. Donn Milton has more than 25 years of experience in software project management, software development, and the practice of government contract law. He joined pragma SYSTEMS in 1997 to lead its transformation from consulting to commercial product development.

Prior to joining pragma SYSTEMS, Dr. Milton was a Group Vice President at IIT Research Institute, where he managed over 300 personnel with annual revenues of $37 Million. Dr. Milton began his career at Bell Laboratories and later co-founded the Verdix Corporation, where he performed many corporate management functions, including a successful initial public offering.

Dr. Milton holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Cornell University, a doctorate in computer sciences from the University of Wisconsin, and is also a graduate of the George Washington University Law School, where he specialized in government contract law.