PCG’s Technology Consulting practice offers a full spectrum of quality Information Technology (IT) services to help state and local government agencies at every stage of the IT life cycle. Through its specialized IT services, PCG’s Technology Consulting team finds cost-effective ways to help agency partners deliver successful IT systems that enhance the lives of the user base.
News & Perspectives
PCG Selected as Vendor for Franchise Tax Board's Enterprise Data to Revenue Project
793 days agoPublic Consulting Group (PCG) is proud to announce it has been selected as the vendor that will provide Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) and Quality Assurance (QA) services for the Franchise Tax Board’s Enterprise Data to Revenue (EDR) Project, Phase 2 (EDR2).
ReadMoreBenefits Eligibility System IV&V Services – Hawaii Department of Health Services
2244 days agoPCG’s Technology Consulting practice was selected by the Hawaii Department of Health Services (DHS) to provide Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) services to support their Systems Modernization Project.
ReadMoreHawaiiPay Project IV&V Services – HI Department of Accounting and General Services
2244 days agoThe HI Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS), in coordination with the HI Office of Enterprise Technology Services, selected Public Consulting Group (PCG) to provide Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) oversight of the technology and professional services acquired by the state in their efforts to implement the state’s HawaiiPay project.
ReadMoreFeasibility Study Project – Hawaii EUTF
2244 days agoThe State of Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF) selected Public Consulting Group (PCG) to evaluate its current health benefits administration system and determine the feasibility of upgrading the existing solution or acquiring a new solution in the marketplace. PCG will ultimately develop a Feasibility Study Report (FSR) to present these findings.
ReadMorePCG wins Louisiana Medicaid modernization IV&V
2728 days agoPCG Technology Consulting (TC) was recently notified by the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (DHH), Bureau of Health Services Financing (BHSF) of its intent to award PCG a contract to provide Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) services. Louisiana is embarking on an ambitious Medicaid modernization path that is envisioned to improve critical Medicaid services to the many thousands of Louisiana citizens in need...
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PCG wins HIPAA contract in California
2738 days agoPCG was recently awarded a one-year engagement with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to complete an independent Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) risk assessment. The purpose of this project is to perform an independent risk assessment to ensure CDPH fulfills State Administration Manual (SAM) and HIPAA risk assessment and management requirements.
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Meet Our Team
Nicolle Suvada
Vice President / Technology Consulting
Nicolle Suvada joined PCG in 2021 and serves as a Vice President of the Technology Consulting team. In this role, Nicolle is responsible for project management and oversight primarily in the independent verification and validation (IV&V) and healthcare technology domains.
ReadMoreGary Reimers
Vice President / Technology Consulting
Gary Reimers joined PCG in 2008 and serves as a vice president of the Technology Consulting team. In this role, Gary is responsible for independent verification and validation (IV&V), quality assurance (QA), and security services provided by the firm nationally.
ReadMoreSuresh Nagarajan
Director / Technology Consulting
Suresh Nagarajan joined PCG in 2014 and serves as a Director of the Technology Consulting team. In this role, he is responsible for project and relationship management...
ReadMoreGwyn Jackson
Vice President / Technology Consulting
Gwyn Jackson joined PCG in 2014 and serves as a director of the Technology Consulting team. In this role, Gwyn is responsible for project management and oversight of technical teams providing software development...
ReadMoreKris Marshall
Director / Technology Consulting
Kris Marshall joined PCG in 2011 and serves as a director within the Technology Consulting team. In this role, Kris is responsible for leading Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) certification management and supporting the firm’s Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) services across the country...
ReadMoreRhonda Brinkoeter
Director / Technology Consulting
Rhonda Brinkoeter joined PCG in 2021. As a director of the Technology Consulting team, Rhonda provides project management and oversight of independent verification and validation (IV&V) projects. With over 25 years of experience...
ReadMoreSelvi Dorairaj
Director / Technology Consulting
Kalaichelvi (Selvi) Dorairaj joined PCG in 2011 and serves as a Director of the Technology Consulting team. In this role, Selvi is responsible for providing project management and technical oversight of independent verification and validation (IV&V) projects as well as business analysis services for systems development projects...
ReadMoreJoseph Frasca
Director / Technology Consulting
Joe Frasca joined PCG in 2021 and serves as Director for the Technology Consulting team. He is responsible for service delivery and staff development and is working to build PCG’s Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) and System Integration (SI) service lines...
ReadMoreKeenan Bynum
Director / Technology Consulting
Keenan Bynum joined PCG in 2023 and currently serves as a director for the Technology Consulting team. In this capacity, Keenan oversees Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) and provides leadership for system integration projects, in addition to spearheading business development efforts...
ReadMoreKelly Pinion
Director / Technology Consulting
Kelly Pinion joined PCG in 2021 and serves as a Director in the Technology Consulting team. In this role, she is responsible for project management and oversight of independent verification and validation...
ReadMoreMitch Dobbins
Practice Area Director / Technology Consulting
Mitch Dobbins joined PCG in 2008 and serves as practice area director of the Technology Consulting team. In this role, Mitch is responsible for providing strategic direction, oversight of operations and business development, and client delivery.
ReadMorePaul Wertheim
Vice President / Technology Consulting
Paul Wertheim joined PCG in 2011 and serves as a vice president of the Technology Consulting team. In this role, Paul is responsible for project management and delivery of independent verification and validation (IV&V) services to state and local governments...
ReadMoreNicole Alonzo
Director / Technology Consulting
Nicole Alonzo joined PCG in 2022 and serves as a director on the Technology Consulting team. In this role, Nicole is responsible for Certification and Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) project leadership and helping clients manage projects...
ReadMoreDrew Blanford-Williams
Director / Technology Consulting
Drew Blandford-Williams joined PCG in 2024 and serves as a Director for the Technology Consulting team. In this role, Drew is responsible for business activities relating to cybersecurity, compliance, and risk management opportunities in the Intermountain region of Utah, Idaho, Washington, Montana, and Colorado...
ReadMoreTom Luparello
Director / Technology Consulting
Thomas Luparello joined PCG in 2023 and serves as a Director on the Technology Consulting team. In this role, Tom is responsible for working with senior client executives implementing or advising on large-scale software solutions in Public Sector State Government environments.
ReadMoreFred Forrer
Vice President / Technology Consulting
Fred Forrer joined PCG in 2010 and serves as a vice president of the Technology Consulting team. In this role, Fred is responsible for evaluating and overseeing large and complex information technology (IT) projects for state and local governments...
ReadMoreYvonne De la Rosa
Vice President / Technology Consulting
Yvonne De la Rosa joined PCG in 2008 and serves as a Vice President of the Technology Consulting team. In this role, Yvonne is responsible for providing project management and oversight of independent verification and validation (IV&V) projects...
ReadMoreNick Loret de Mola
Director / Technology Consulting
Nick Loret de Mola joined PCG in 2023 and serves as a Director for the Technology Consulting team. In this role, Nick is responsible for managing multiple contracts with the state of California and driving growth for PCG’s Project Assurance Major Business Line and Project Management Office (PMO) Service Line.
ReadMoreMichael Fors
Director / Technology Consulting
Michael Fors joined PCG in 2011 and serves as a Director for the Technology Consulting team. In this role, he is responsible for project and relationship management and delivery of independent verification and validation (IV&V) services to various state agencies.
Michael has over 30 years of software development experience as a solutions architect and development lead/manager implementing complex multi-million-dollar enterprise systems in the public and private sectors where he was often recognized for turning troubled projects around. He has strong expertise in executing the full software development lifecycle, from inception to completion, as well as a keen understanding of client business processes and needs and identifying and solutioning complex business problems.
Michael also has more than 10 years of experience leading IV&V projects for some of the most highly visible and complex projects for Hawaii state agencies, including Department of Human Services (Medicaid and Benefit, Employment & Support Services Division), Department of Accounting & General Services, Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs, and the Department of Education.
Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and an Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Hawaii as well as a Six Sigma Masters Certificate from Villanova University. He also holds several certifications including Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from Project Management Institute (PMI), Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) V3, Eclipse IV&V® Professional, and Certified Scrum Master (CSM).
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Jamey PoVey
Director / Technology Consulting
Jamie PoVey joined PCG in 2023, prior employee 2017-2020, and serves as Director for the Technology Consulting team. In this role, Jamie is responsible for providing project management and oversight of independent verification and validation (IV&V) projects. Jamie has over 19 years of experience in the information technology (IT) field including, quality assurance, project management, IV&V, and mid to large system implementation oversight. Jamie has worked on multiple multi-year, complex, high budget projects, all of which were subject to a high degree of project change management.
Jamie holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Portland State University. Additionally, she received a Project Management certification from Portland State University and is an Eclipse IV&V® Professional.
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Mukesh Singh
Director / Technology Consulting
Mukesh Singh is a director at Public Consulting Group (PCG) with over 20 years of management consulting and project management experience, focusing on state and local governments. Mukesh’s experience includes assessing client business needs...
ReadMoreChristi Jella
Director / Technology Consulting
Christi Jella joined PCG in 2019. As a Director for the Technology Consulting Team, Christi provides project management, organizational change management, and independent verification and validation (IV&V) expertise and project oversight...
ReadMoreNoelita Lugo
Director / Technology Consulting
Noelita Lugo joined PCG in 2023 and serves as a director of the Technology Consulting team. In this role, Noelita is responsible for overseeing system modernization projects, leading independent validation and verification teams (IV&V), and executing business growth plans...
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Jeff Hellzen
Chief Technologist / Technology Consulting
Jeff Hellzen joined PCG in 2001 and serves as a chief technologist of the Technology Consulting team. In this role, Jeff is responsible for supporting the team’s operations, including technical oversight of proposals and projects, providing subject matter expertise...
ReadMorePatti Irgens
Director / Technology Consulting
Patti Irgens joined PCG in 2022 and serves as Director for the Technology Consulting team. In this role, Patti is responsible for project management and oversight of independent verification and validation (IV&V) as well as, business development with the system integration team...
ReadMoreJason Kelly
Director / Technology Consulting
Jason Kelly joined PCG in 2021 and serves as Director for the Technology Consulting team. In this role, Jason is responsible for client relations, practice growth, and service delivery. Jason’s focus is on CMS Certification and compliance, MITA, and Medicaid Transformation, which helps clients secure and maintain Enhanced Federal Financial Participation (FFP) while also aligning to the MITA Framework, as well as achieving goals and objectives to mature and advance state’s Medicaid programs. Jason has over 18 years of experience in the Medicaid operations, CMS Certification/MITA, and business process reengineering arenas. Jason holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL, and also holds a Professional Business Analysis certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI-PBA).
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Brian Nagy
Vice President / Technology Consulting
Brian Nagy joined PCG in 2011 and serves as a Vice President of the Technology Consulting team. In this role, Brian is responsible for project management, oversight, and delivery, primarily for independent verification and validation (IV&V) projects for state government clients.
ReadMorePanagiotis Fotopoulos
Director / Technology Consulting
Peter Fotopoulos joined PCG in 2020 and serves as a director of the Technology Consulting team. In this role, Peter is responsible for leading the system integration team and positioning PCG as a system integrator for software-as-service (SaaS)...
ReadMoreBret Mohninger
Vice President / Technology Consulting
Bret Mohninger joined PCG in 2008 and serves as a vice president of the Technology Consulting team. In this role, Bret is responsible for providing direction and leadership for business development activities conducted in multiple states...
ReadMoreAftab Mohammed
Director / Technology Consulting
Aftab Mohammed joined PCG in 2013 and serves as a director of the Technology Consulting team.
ReadMoreSylvia Mitchem
Director / Technology Consulting
Sylvia Mitchem joined PCG in 2020 and serves as a director of the Technology Consulting team. In this role, Sylvia is responsible for project management and business development activities, primarily in the public health and healthcare domains.
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