BUILDING TOMORROW, TODAY.
Nyla delivers cutting edge AI engineering, data science, and software systems solutions for federal agencies and forward‑thinking B2B teams, turning complex data into decisive action that is fast, secure, and future ready.
As a SBA 8(a) certified small business, we blend big league expertise with small business agility, bringing mission focused excellence to every government or commercial project.
It all started with a dream. Our founder, Shana Cosgrove, emerged from the University of Virginia with a computer science degree, eager to conquer the world! Her goal: climb the ladder to one day becoming a vice president.
That didn’t happen. Instead, she did something even better. Shana’s journey began in Alexandria, VA, where she entered the world of government contracting, working on the control panels of the SH-60 helicopter for NAVAIR. There, she found her true calling—building mission-critical software systems for the United States Department of Defense. The specifics of the Mission or tech stack didn’t matter to Shana; what drove her was the purpose. If the project aimed to make the world safer, save lives, or serve the Mission, she was all in.
But as time passed, something felt missing. While serving the Mission under someone else’s vision, Shana realized what was being overlooked—the human element. Engineering, after all, is all about the people.
Determined to align her work with her values, Shana took a leap of faith and founded Nyla Technology Solutions, Inc. in 2013. Relocating to Baltimore, Maryland, Shana, a newlywed with a baby on her hip, launched her company while working on a large SIGINT system.
She balanced her days as an engineer and her nights as a businesswoman, wife, and mother—all while navigating the fresh challenges of her life.
Fate then brought Amanda O’Donnohue into the picture. A new mother transitioning from a career in chemistry, Amanda joined Nyla to support recruitment, business development, and anything else Shana needed. Together, they forged a powerful partnership that helped Nyla grow exponentially.
As the company expanded, so did the leadership team. After 21 years of government service, Shana’s husband, Brian Cosgrove, joined Nyla full-time as an engineer on contract. Soon after, Stephanie Beben came on board as Chief Data Scientist. With this strong core leadership team, Nyla is now laser-focused on delivering premier software engineering and data science services for the U.S. Government.
Throughout the years, Nyla has grown with incredible talent and increased opportunities, always staying true to the principles that guided its creation: building innovative, high-quality tech solutions that work when it matters most. But more than anything, we understand it takes a village—a team of hardworking, exceptional people—to get the job done. Our story isn’t just about the technology we build; it’s about the people who build it.
Nyla derives its name from the first name of our founder’s mother. Our founder chose to use Nyla’s name not only for its distinctive qualities but also to honor her mother’s legacy. Nyla, the woman, was bold, smart, fun, and compassionate. She forever gave her very best and expected the best from those around her. Nyla Technology Solutions was built and will operate under the guidance of those values and ethos.
Nyla derives its name from the first name of our founder’s mother. Our founder chose to use Nyla’s name not only for its distinctive qualities but also to honor her mother’s legacy. Nyla, the woman, was bold, smart, fun, and compassionate. She forever gave her very best and expected the best from those around her. Nyla Technology Solutions was built and will operate under the guidance of those values and ethos.
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Woman-Owned Small Business
8(a) Certified Small Business
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