“Our team was tasked with coming up with a workable solution for the Leyland Group’s failing customer management software and networking system, including an overhaul of their WLAN design,” Samiah opened. “It was a complicated endeavor based on the size and scope, but also due to the sensitive nature of the medical files the company handles. The popularity of DNA tests has turned this into a booming business, and those companies are starting to understand just how important and difficult it is to keep their customers’ personal data safe. The number of nefarious things that could be done if their systems are breached is endless.”

She tapped the screen again, then used the electronic pen to draw a circle around the design scheme displayed on the smart board.

“We took a multipronged approach, developing a solution that is scalable as the company grows, but also not so involved that it will confine them to only one way of securing data.” She handed the stylus to her coworker. “Sam will take us through some detection techniques and expand on how the new vulnerability scanner will work.”

After handing the presentation off to Sam, Samiah traversed the length of the conference room, opting to prop her elbow up on one of two standing-height tables that butted against the opposite wall. From this vantage point she could observe the entire room and gauge how the guys in charge were assessing what was being laid out for them.

The reins of the presentation were passed on from team member to team member. None of them had been tripped up by the slight changes she’d made, which once again proved that she and John had put together one of the best teams ever.

She could bring them all with her if she took the Outreach Department head position.

Samiah wasn’t even sure where she stood yet regarding Justin and Barrington’s offer, but that hadn’t stopped her from arranging and rearranging the structure of the department a thousand times in her head. She wanted to bring in people from all aspects of the company, not just Human Resources or the Public Relations departments. Every division had a stake in this. This current project was the perfect example of the magical outcomes in store when creative minds from all areas of the company came together for a common goal.

She could be directing all that magic. All she had to do was say yes.

Samiah tucked those thoughts back into her mental lockbox and returned her attention to the presentation. This wasn’t the time or place to let her mind wander.

It was Keighleigh’s turn to present. She began by pointing out the various flaws in the Leyland Group’s previous applications. After a few minutes, she started to discuss potential patches for unforeseen security risks that might develop in the future. Samiah stood upright, her spine going ramrod straight.

This bitch.