Hawaii

Provide independent implementation oversight and risk management for Hawaii's $68M EFS modernization, ensuring the three-year project stays on track and delivers the transformative improvements state agencies need.

Conduct independent assessment of the troubled DHS Systems Modernization Project to identify root causes of delays, resolve 80 overdue security findings, and develop an accelerated path to System Integration Testing.

Design and implement workforce transformation strategy leveraging Operation Hire Hawaii to fill critical IT vacancies with displaced federal workers while building the modern skills needed for EFS and other modernization projects.

Assess digital equity gaps across Hawaiian Islands with particular focus on Native Hawaiian communities, rural outer island areas, and Maui wildfire recovery zones to inform broadband investment and digital services strategy.

Support the EFS modernization through data migration execution, user acceptance testing facilitation, and agency change management as the implementation enters its critical first-year milestones.

Execute the recovery plan developed in the 100-day assessment to stabilize the DHS modernization project, complete security remediation, and advance through System Integration Testing to production readiness.

Expand myHawaii single sign-on platform to integrate additional high-traffic government services, building toward comprehensive digital government experience for all residents.

Assess AI readiness across Hawaii state agencies and develop governance framework enabling responsible adoption to improve government services and offset workforce shortage impacts.

Develop disaster-resilient technology infrastructure plan for Hawaii including redundant connectivity, cloud-based disaster recovery, and emergency communication capabilities informed by Maui wildfire lessons.

Establish data governance framework across Hawaii state agencies leveraging EFS modernization as the catalyst for standardized data management practices across government.

Enhance Hawaii's cybersecurity posture addressing systemic security review challenges revealed by DHS modernization, establishing dedicated CISO leadership, and deploying advanced threat detection capabilities.

Implement digital equity programs across Hawaiian Islands based on 100-day assessment findings, with particular focus on Native Hawaiian communities, outer islands, and Maui recovery areas.