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OUR GOVERNMENT PRACTICE

We imagine a different reality for the public sector: one designed to embrace digital transformation that has created a new normal, fundamentally changing the relationship between people and government.

The Federal Outlook

Creating the Future of the Public Sector

The importance of providing a positive citizen experience is at an all-time high. Digital transformation has completely changed public expectations, sending what’s needed and what’s possible into a push-pull dynamic. Government agencies have never been in a better position to improve lives by delivering innovative solutions to those they serve. We work at the intersection of strategy, creativity and technology, developing solutions based on the world’s best thinking from the private and public sectors.

As much as things change, they stay the same. A good plan is still the foundation for success, and every good plan is built on good strategy. We start with the end in mind to develop solutions that integrate the the overall needs of a given challenge, from inception to completion.

Good design makes people happy. Out-of-the-box thinking, paired with strong creative and skillful content development, makes the difference between a “functional” solution and one that provides a positive citizen experience. Pairing these elements with advanced technical applications empowers our clients to make sense of data, streamline functionality, and enhance effectiveness, delivering the optimal outcome for citizens. 

Hot Topics in Government
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  • Improved customer experience
  • Smarter content and technology strategy
  • Engaging creative
  • Agile program management 

Our Experts

Our team is made up of the leading strategic thinkers in the business, whose experience is rooted in decades of change and evolution in the public sector. It is their knowledge that drives the development of critical solutions for our clients. 

  • Dan Roche
    Vice President
     
    Dan Roche
    Vice President
     
    Dan has spent his consulting career helping government and industry organizations understand the difference between quality and relevancy – and to achieve meaningful transparency – in what they do. Today, as a key leader in our nonprofit practice, Dan applies those same lessons and philosophies as a client executive on several nonprofit and NGO engagements, where he works to build our practice by applying and leveraging Sapient’s expertise spanning all areas of finance, marketing, creative design, and technology. Dan earned both his BA and MBA from the University of Virginia.
  • Ravee Kurian
    Vice President
     
    Ravee Kurian
    Vice President
     
    Ravee has 25 years of experience in program management, digital strategy development, strategic planning, user experience research, and implementing end-to-end solutions. He has led multiple “thought-to-finish” projects, including defining and implementing digital strategy, organizational design, and establishing methods for project portfolio planning at various organizations. Recent clients include National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), the United States Marine Corps, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
  • Denise Antinori
    Vice President
     
    Denise Antinori
    Vice President
     
    As VP and leader of Sapient’s government health practice, Denise oversees large teams, builds collaborative work environments and gains commitment for developing and achieving common goals across diverse organizations. Denise has a track record of using results-driven facilitation methods to create strategic alignment, actionable plans for improvement and organizational change. With more than 25 years of experience in both the federal government and private sectors, Denise is an accomplished program director and manager with extensive experience in management, technical, and business roles.
  • Kirsten Rohde
    Client Executive
     
    Kirsten Rohde
    Client Executive
     
    Kirsten has almost 20 years of experience helping federal government, nonprofit and NGO clients through large-scale organizational transformation. With a background in end-to-end IT development, Kirsten leads with agile program management and a constant connection to the client audience needs. The result is award winning work that helps clients define, design, and implement a digital strategy that delivers the right and flexible user experience across web and mobile. Kirsten also regularly speaks on leadership and mentoring as the office program lead for Sapient's Women's Leadership Network.
  • Aleks Zelenovic
    Strategy & Consulting Practice Lead
     
    Aleks Zelenovic
    Strategy & Consulting Practice Lead
     
    As the leader of our Strategy capability, Aleks focuses on creating long-lasting solutions at the intersection of technology, innovation and business needs. He has 19+ years in the commercial and government sectors where he has supported both U.S. and overseas clients. His approach to leadership generates results by focusing on end-customer value, collaboration and organizational learning. He is an expert in business and digital strategy, DevOps, Agile, modernization, voice of the customer, and organizational design.
  • Jason Ferreri
    Client Executive
     
    Jason Ferreri
    Client Executive
     
    A business and technology consultant, Jason has delivered solutions for government, commercial, nonprofit, and NGOs both domestically and internationally. His experience ranges from program management and business strategy consulting to the management, development and implementation of complex IT systems. It is this depth and breadth of experience, combined with his ability to drive alignment and consensus, that help him partner with clients in an array of industries to ensure success in their planning, structuring, and execution of technology and business solutions.
  • Shahla Nejad
    Client Executive
     
    Shahla Nejad
    Client Executive
     
    For the last several years, Shahla has led the large-scale delivery of what is now a global program, and today, as a member of our nonprofit practice leadership team, helps our practice respond to the need specific needs of nonprofit financial cooperatives. Shahla applies the commercial best practices from her experience across marketing, IT and product development engagements with Fortune 100 companies to the management practices of cooperative clients within the transactional banking industry.
  • Jay Jaiprakash
    Director Technology
     
    Jay Jaiprakash
    Director Technology
     
    Jay has over 20 years of experience leading complex technology solutions implementations. He is proficient in all aspects of software development, leveraging his technical knowledge to ensure solutions meet current and future business needs. He is an expert in developing enterprise-wide solutions in support of content management, e-commerce, and CRM applications, and he brings this experience to digitally transform organizations. In his spare time he enjoys Yoga, Running, and taking classes related to Data Science. He holds a M.S. in Computer Science and an MBA from Syracuse University.
  • Stephen Goldstein
    Director of Life Sciences
     
    Stephen Goldstein
    Director of Life Sciences
     
    Stephen leads Sapient’s Life Sciences division, supporting bioinformatics, health, and communications projects across the Federal Government. Stephen is an expert at facilitating collaboration and enabling access to complex scientific data. With over 19 years of experience, Stephen brings a fundamental understanding of technology, project management, and life sciences to every engagement with the goal of enabling flexible, scalable approaches to complex scientific and technical challenges.

Our Insights

Trends & Innovations

The climate for evolution in government has never been better. We like to keep our eyes open for great examples of ingenuity and creativity from other governments around the world. Take a look to see what inspires us as we create solutions for our clients. 

 

Mobile Money that Matters

Mobile phone technology creates access and opportunity for those who need it most. “60 Minutes” correspondent, Lesley Stahl investigates the incredible success of mobile currency in Kenya.

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Big Data for a Big Future

Utilizing big data in a “transform or perish” future. See what the folks at IDC predict for 2016 and beyond.

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Commuter Accessibility

The Google Impact Challenge: Disabilities Program awards $1M to Wayfindr, a program that assists visually impaired London Underground commuters through beacon technology.

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Sharks & Telecommunications

Australia utilizes telcom to fight shark attacks with Clever Bouy, the first innovation in shark detection technology in 60 years.

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Our Work

US Census Bureau

Mobile Apps

Helping Americans stay educated and make informed investment decisions through the transparency and accessibility of US Census data.
We created three mobile apps to educate the public on the many uses for the vast wealth of data the US Census Bureau collects, measures, and monitors.

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US Coast Guard Academy

Recruitment Marketing Campaign

Recruiting the next generation of Coast Guard cadets.
We developed an integrated marketing campaign, using a combination of
traditional, digital, and social media, to attract highly sought-after
applicants to the US Coast Guard Academy.

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Creating the Future of the Public Sector

An integrated rebranding campaign for Sapient Consulting | Public Sector designed to illustrate a new vision for the public sector: one that embraces digital transformation and enhances the relationship between people and government.

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