Innovative Solutions Lab LLC is led by senior professionals with deep expertise across defense acquisition, cybersecurity and risk governance, 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.
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 operations programs across the Department of Defense and the defense industrial base. As a U.S. military veteran, 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 and development, production, and long‑term sustainment. Carl’s experience bridges acquisition strategy and operational execution, enabling practical, mission‑focused advisory support for organizations navigating complex technical, regulatory, and industrial challenges.
Education & Credentials
Executive MBA, Georgetown University
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Naval Postgraduate School
B.S., Aerospace Engineering, U.S. Naval Academy
PMP-PMI cert | 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 security, cyber, and investigative operations across U.S. federal agencies, regulatory bodies, and global financial institutions. She brings deep expertise in cybersecurity and cyber enabled fraud governance, enterprise risk management, insider threat mitigation, and the integration of cyber risk into organizational and operational decision‑making.
Her background includes senior leadership roles at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), FINRA, and major global financial institutions, where she advised executive leadership on cyber risk strategy, regulatory alignment, and operational resilience. Adriana’s experience spans public and private sector environments, enabling technically grounded, pragmatic advisory support in highly regulated and high‑consequence settings.
Education & Credentials
MIA, Columbia University
BBA, Temple University
CISSP | PMP