Sean Cohan

Sean Cohan is the Vice President at Pragmatics, Inc., a position he has held since January 2004. He is based in Arlington, Virginia, and has over 25 years of experience in software development, having progressed through various roles including software developer, team lead, software engineer, and software architect before reaching his current executive position.1

Professional Background

• Current Role: As Vice President, Cohan oversees the Technology Solutions Group at Pragmatics. His responsibilities include providing strategic technical direction and architectural solutions for both management and clients. He has played a key role in improving the delivery of software solutions and has contributed significantly to the company’s growth.1
• Previous Experience: Before joining Pragmatics, he worked as a Senior Software Consultant at SITEL Technology Services and as a Lead Technical Consultant at SAIC. His early career included significant roles in software design and development for various projects.1

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree: Cohan earned a BS in Computer Science from Wayne State University (1981-1986).
• Certifications: He holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification obtained in 2013 and is a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) since 2012.1

Expertise

Cohan specializes in several areas including:

• Software Development
• Agile Development
• Service-Oriented Architecture
• Cloud Computing
• Web Development
• Java, JEE, .Net technologies
• Database management with Oracle

His contributions have been crucial in achieving CMMI® Maturity Level 5 for Pragmatics and developing the company’s proprietary methodology known as Pragmatic Agility®, which integrates agile practices with CMMI Level 5 standards.1