Who We Are

MLS, a Woman-Owned (WOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), is a trusted partner in cutting-edge IT security solutions tailored to both government and private sector needs. At MLS, we diligently adhere to industry standards to expertly manage a wide range of programs, from information technology services to security compliance, information assurance policy support, and cybersecurity operations. We deliver transformational solutions that cater to the distinctive missions of our valued customers. Our team is committed to delivering excellence in all aspects of its work.

Leadership


  • Chief Executive
    OfficerLaura.Prakash@mls-va.com

    Laura Prakash is the Chief Executive Officer and co-owner of Missing Link Security (MLS), a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) delivering mission-critical IT, cybersecurity, and program management support to federal agencies.

    With more than 20 years of leadership experience spanning military service, public health, and federal contracting, Laura brings a disciplined, mission-focused approach to building high-performing teams and executing complex government programs. Under her leadership, MLS has successfully expanded its prime contract portfolio, established strategic joint ventures, and strengthened partnerships across the federal marketplace.

    Laura began her career as a Chemical Officer in the U.S. Army, leading soldiers in combat operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. She later served as a Presidential Management Fellow at the National Institutes of Health, where she supported the National Cancer Institute’s Center for Global Health as a public health and scientific data analyst.

    Laura holds a Bachelor of Arts from The Johns Hopkins University and a Master of Public Health from San Jose State University.


  • Chief Operating Officer
    Tony.Smeraglinolo@mls-va.com

    Tony is an accomplished IT Executive with almost 20 years of government contracting experience. He has a Master’s in Technology Management from Georgetown University. His technical background has been focused on infrastructure (Cloud and on-premise), agile software development, along with cyber security. Tony leads operations at MLS with a focus on growth opportunities within the IC and DoD market.

  • Vice President of Growth

    Andrea has over 20 years of experience successfully leading multi-million-dollar sales efforts across government agencies.  As a military spouse, she is most passionate about supporting health digitalization and IT transformation within the Department of Veterans Affairs, however her experience covers  Defense Health Agency, Health and Human Services and other civilian agencies as well. She began her federal government contracting career at 3M Health Information System and has held a wide range of  different business development positions with increasing responsibility such as Proposal Coordinator, Proposal Manager, Capture Analyst, and Capture Manager.  Andrea has a proven experience record of driving successful partnerships and growth while supporting both large and small businesses as well as Joint Ventures in developing and executing capture strategies to secure professional services and information technology contracts. 

Customers

Missing Link Security is proud to be associated with the following organizations.