Samone Hopkins is the Chief Operating Officer of Chainbridge Solutions, bringing over 30 years of leadership experience in IT, operations, and strategic program management across federal and commercial sectors. In her role, Samone oversees project delivery and operational excellence, ensuring high-quality, customer-focused results.
Samone began her career as a software developer before moving into system design at MITRE. She held executive roles at Superlative Technologies, The CENTECH Group, QinetiQ North America, AT&T, and Lockheed Martin, overseeing large-scale defense IT programs and leading teams to deliver mission-critical solutions. She has managed large teams at multiple locations across the USA, Kuwait, Germany, and Korea.
Samone holds a Bachelor of Science in Math and Computer Science from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy Analysis from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her certifications include Project Management Professional (PMP) and CompTIA Security+.
Outside of work, Samone enjoys spending time with family, gardening, and hiking.