Meet Joshua Panzarella, The “Coolest Nerd You Know.”
It was an ordinary college “audiotronics” course that first got Joshua Panzarella plugged into the world of electronics. But it would ignite a passion for engineering and all things electronics that Josh brought to GBS 5 years ago, working with NAVSEA Code 515 on the Aegis Ashore Missile Defense System.
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GBS Group Named Sperry Marine’s Top Reseller For 2022
What a fantastic way to close out another amazing year at The GBS Group! GBS was recently named Sperry Marine’s Top Reseller in the Americas for 2022 at the International Work Boat Show held in New Orleans, and ranked among the company’s Top 5 resellers worldwide. “This is truly a…
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Employee Highlight: Christine Bontempi
At GBS, Maritime Engineer Christine Bontempi discovers a place to learn and grow When Christine Bontempi first decided to join The GBS Group, her plan was simply to develop her expertise as an automation engineer. She never dreamed it would be so rewarding. A native of Philadelphia, Christine had earned…
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Can-do spirit propels GBS mechanical engineer Kurt Jarchow
The Philippine Navy ship was completely stuck on a coral reef, its 18-ton propellers and shafts badly bent. To the Philippine Navy, the ship – a former U.S. Coast Guard frigate – was more than just a ship. Its mere presence alone made it an important and valuable asset in…
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The IT Man
After 15 years, Juan Fernandez is still guiding our corporate infrastructure into the future When he was in the 6th grade, Juan Fernandez heard that the local library was offering free training on computer programming. And that was his favorite kind of fun. So that summer, he’d walk 3 miles…
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Software Developer? Systems Engineer? Jack of all Trades?
After 13 years at GBS, you can call Bill Cuffley a real difference maker Given his long list of skills and accomplishments at GBS, you might call Bill Cuffley a “Jack of All Trades.” You wouldn’t be wrong, even if Bill thinks “Systems Engineer” is more fitting. Bill is a…
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GBS upgraded the 88 Year old Dredge JADWIN Ladder Hoist Winch System
On 10 Mar 2020, The GBS Group was awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) that will support work assigned to the Philadelphia District (NAP) and Marine Design Center (MDC), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), for Electrical and Electronic System Support of maintenance, upgrade,…
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GBS to Upgrade the Dredge CURRITUCK’S Electrical System to Include Power Management
On 10 Feb 2022, The GBS Group was awarded a Task Order under the Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) that supports the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), for Electrical and Electronic System Support of maintenance, upgrade, alteration, and retrofit of existing USACE floating plants…
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GBS Awarded New Task Order to support NSWCPD Code 50
On 10 February 2022, The GBS Group was awarded a Task Order under the NSWC Philadelphia Division Code 50 Multiple Award IDIQ Contract that was awarded in April 2021. The $3.97M Task Order enables The GBS Group to continue providing Engineering and Technical Services in support of Code 516 for…
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Another GBS Win for Navigation and Communications Integrated Bridge System with Pilot House Upgrades
On 10 January 2022, VSE Corporation awarded a contract to The GBS Group to provide a new Navigation and Communications Integrated Bridge System with additional Pilot House Upgrades on the ex-USS ROBERT G. BRADLEY (FFG 49). VSE Corporation is under contract with the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) to provide…