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
663 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
2114 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
2114 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
2115 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
2598 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
2608 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
Rob McKenney
Director / Technology Consulting
Rob McKenney joined PCG in 2014 and serves as a director of the Technology Consulting team. In this role, Rob is responsible for leading business strategy, operations, architecture, and technical teams.
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...
ReadMoreJohn Grieco
Director / Technology Consulting
John Grieco joined PCG in 2018 and serves as Director for the Technology Consulting team. In this role, John is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of technology solutions for state and local government clients with a focus on data management...
ReadMoreJeff 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...
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...
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.
ReadMoreYvonne De la Rosa
Director / Technology Consulting
Yvonne De la Rosa joined PCG in 2006 and serves as a director 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...
ReadMoreAftab Mohammed
Director / Technology Consulting
Aftab Mohammed joined PCG in 2013 and serves as a director of the Technology Consulting team.
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...
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...
ReadMoreRavi Peri
Ravi Peri joined PCG in 2018 and serves as a Director in the Technology Consulting team. In this role, he is responsible for leading the project management services and delivery of independent verification...
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...
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...
ReadMoreNicolle Suvada
Director / Technology Consulting
Nicolle Suvada joined PCG in 2021 and serves as a director 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.
ReadMoreJamila Crockett
Director / Technology Consulting
Jamila Crockett joined PCG in 2014 and serves as Director for the Technology Consulting team. In this role, Jamila is responsible for forging relationships with public sector clients, creating opportunities for system integration vendor partnerships, and encouraging our “solution-focused” teams to build, grow, and shine in their respective areas of expertise...
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.
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)...
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.
ReadMoreBrian 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.
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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Kris 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...
ReadMoreDominick Caldarazzo
Director / Technology Consulting
Dominick Caldarazzo joined Public Consulting Group (PCG) in 2023 and serves as a director on the Technology Consulting team. In this role, Dominick provides project management oversight of independent verification and validation projects and vendor selection support...
ReadMoreDana McLean
Director / Technology Consulting
Dana McLean joined PCG in 2011 and serves as a director of the Technology Consulting team. In this role, Dana is responsible for project management, oversight, and delivery of a variety of information technology (IT) projects for clients across the Pacific Northwest.
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...
ReadMoreLaurie Thornton
Vice President / Technology Consulting
Laurie Thornton joined PCG in 2005 and serves as a vice president of the Technology Consulting team. In this role, Laurie is responsible for advising state government agencies on all aspects of planning, development, implementation, and oversight of complex business and technical solutions.
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.
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...
ReadMoreMukesh 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...
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...
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...
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