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.

Who We Serve

Corrections

PCG helps organizations address issues within their offender management systems that present critical challenges to IT professionals, providing clear and concise actionable recommendations so project and executive leadership can make informed decisions.

Finance and Administration

PCG works with public sector organizations that provide finance and administration services to navigate the complexities of managing multiple stakeholders and business process changes necessary to achieve successful outcomes.  

Health and Human Services

PCG serves health and human services organizations at the state and local government levels, including health insurance exchanges, to help them successfully implement large scale IT solutions effectively and efficiently.

Information Technology Service Providers

PCG serves the needs of public sector IT service providers in state and local government organizations, including their broad variety of consumers and stakeholders.


CMS Certification Management

PCG’s Certification Management (PCM) SMC/OBC experts have unparalleled expertise in successfully guiding projects through CMS certification. 


Personnel & Administrative

PCG serves the needs of public organizations that provide personnel and administrative services in state and local government organizations, including their broad variety of consumers and stakeholders, in most all state and local government sectors.

Transportation

PCG serves transportation and tolling system clients with services including independent verification and validation (IV&V), technical assessments, project management, and quality assurance.

Workforce and Labor

PCG serves the needs of workforce and labor programs including disability insurance, unemployment insurance, workers' compensation insurance, paid family leave, and tax collection.


News & Perspectives

PCG Selected as Vendor for Franchise Tax Board's Enterprise Data to Revenue Project

663 days ago

Public 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).

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Benefits Eligibility System IV&V Services – Hawaii Department of Health Services

2114 days ago

PCG’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. 

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HawaiiPay Project IV&V Services – HI Department of Accounting and General Services

2114 days ago

The 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.

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Feasibility Study Project – Hawaii EUTF

2114 days ago

The 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.

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PCG wins Louisiana Medicaid modernization IV&V

2598 days ago

PCG 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 ago

PCG 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

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Ravi 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...

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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.

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Paul 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...

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Patti 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...

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Dominick 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...

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Gary 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.

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Mitch 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. 

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Jamila 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...

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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...

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Gwyn 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...

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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...

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Laurie 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. 

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Sylvia 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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Kelly 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...

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Nicolle 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.

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Rhonda 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...

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Nicole 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...

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Tom 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.

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John 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...

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Fred 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...

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Noelita 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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Joseph 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...

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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...

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Keenan 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...

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Yvonne 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...

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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.

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Aftab Mohammed

Director / Technology Consulting

Aftab Mohammed joined PCG in 2013 and serves as a director of the Technology Consulting team.

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Suresh 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...

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Bret 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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Dana 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. 

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Panagiotis 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)...

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