We have a diverse team at the U.S. Digital Service, including engineers, designers, product managers, and procurement experts, all working together to improve government services.

The U.S. Digital Service is focused on helping government agencies improve their technology and processes, often leading to the creation of civic tech startups and consultancies.

The U.S. Digital Service focuses on bridging gaps between different government departments to improve service delivery and user experience.

The U.S. Digital Service was created in response to the failures of healthcare.gov, aiming to bring best practices from the tech industry into government. It operates like a SWAT team, stepping in to help when government systems go down, such as databases that are not functioning properly.

After 17 years at Google, I joined the U.S. Digital Service to apply my tech skills in government and help improve public services.

The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) brings commercial dual-use technology into the Department of Defense quickly and at scale to enhance strategic effectiveness for military operations.

The hiring process should focus on a candidate's ability to contribute to the business strategy, not just technical skills.

Hiring should prioritize passion for the mission and the ability to connect with the company's goals over traditional qualifications.

The digital workforce of a country or company should be developed internally, with a focus on continuous improvement and adaptation to local contexts.