Innovative Solutions Lab LLC is led by senior professionals with deep experience across defense acquisition and complex operational environments. Our work is principal-led and deliberately focused, ensuring clients engage directly with experienced leaders who understand the realities of execution, risk, and governance.
Innovative Solutions Lab LLC is an SBA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
Carl L. Parks
Co-Founder | Principal
Defense Acquisition & Program Management
Carl Parks is a senior defense and aerospace executive with more than 25 years of experience leading complex acquisition, manufacturing, and operational programs across the Department of Defense and the defense industrial base. He brings deep expertise in program and portfolio management, production planning, lifecycle sustainment, and the integration of technical and operational requirements across mission‑critical systems.
His background includes senior leadership roles within government and industry, where he directed large‑scale programs spanning research, development, production, and long‑term sustainment. Carl’s experience bridging acquisition strategy and operational execution enables practical, mission‑focused advisory support for organizations navigating complex technical and industrial environments.
Education & Credentials
Executive MBA, Georgetown University
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Naval Postgraduate School
B.S., Aerospace Engineering, U.S. Naval Academy
PMP | DAU Level III Program Manager | DON Acquisition Professional Member
Adriana Tache
Co-Founder | Principal
Cybersecurity & Risk Advisory
Adriana Tache is a senior cybersecurity and risk governance executive with more than 12 years of experience leading complex cyber and security initiatives across U.S. government and global organizations. She brings deep expertise in cybersecurity governance, enterprise risk integration, insider threat mitigation, and cross-functional coordination across complex technical systems.
Her background includes leadership roles across public institutions and complex governance frameworks, where accountability, risk, and operational execution intersect. She has led cross-sector coordination efforts aligning public and private stakeholders to strengthen operational resilience. Adriana’s experience integrating cyber risk into enterprise decision-making enables practical, mission-focused advisory support in complex technical and high-consequence settings.
Education & Credentials
MIA, Columbia University
BBA, Temple University
CISSP | PMP
*Adriana participates in Innovative Solutions Lab in a personal capacity. Her involvement does not represent the views of any employer or affiliated organization.