I've spent 20 years helping large institutions — primarily in government — get technology right.
I work with boards and senior executives who need a clear view of whether their technology programs are set up to succeed: what's working, what isn't, and what it will actually take to turn things around.
Learn more about me, or contact me on LinkedIn or Signal.
Writing
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2025
Vendor Capture and the Limits of Fast Government Reform
Why government agencies lose the ability to function independently from their contractors, and what it actually takes to break the cycle.
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2025
Fixing Government IT Takes More Than Four Years
A warning for those who think a few months of DOGE can yield a positive impact
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2023
Speak Softly and Carry a Long Roadmap
A new mantra for the US govtech community.
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2010
A Peace Corps for Programmers
A vision for recruiting technical talent to public service, written at the cusp of the "civic tech" era.
Supporting newcomers
There are more companies and investors trying to get into government technology right now than at any point in my career. Some of them genuinely want to serve the public. If you're among them and you provide a great product or service, I can help you find the path that serves both your balance sheet and the public interest. Contact me on LinkedIn or Signal.