We were founded in 2015 to help governments at all levels leverage information technology and data to realize their strategic goals and build, smart, sustainable communities. We have worked in U.S. federal civilian, DoD, state, and local jurisdictions, as well as in Europe and SE Asia.
Mike Hernon, Founder & Principal
Mike is a noted expert in the strategic adoption of information technology, a reputation earned through over 20 years as a Chief Information Officer (CIO) and CIO advisor. As CIO for the City of Boston, he introduced some of the first e-government applications and created a public/private partnership (P3) that resulted in Boston becoming the first city in the US to provide networks and Internet connectivity to every public school, community center, and library. During his tenure, the city became internationally renowned for its use of technology in public safety, education, and economic development.
A key focus area in his work has been Smart Communities and Digital Inclusion. In addition to his work in Boston, he developed the Information Age Appalachia digital inclusion program defining the Appalachian Regional Commission’s (ARC) rural broadband approach; created P3s with universities and foundations to deliver wireless broadband into underserved communities; and served as an expert reviewer for ARC broadband grants. He has also managed smart city initiatives for Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Davao City, Philippines; and Phuket Thailand.
Mike was instrumental in introducing classified and unclassified wireless capabilities over commercial cellular networks and devices into the US Department of the Navy (DON) and Department of Defense (DoD). He also has deep experience in public safety and emergency management solutions and facilitated the creation and management of DoD’s Public Safety Communications Working Group as well as developing strategy, policy, and programs for the DoD CIO and the DON CIO Next Generation 911.
Among his accolades Mike was named one of the industry’s “Super CIOs” by ComputerWorld magazine – the only public sector CIO so honored; won Public Technology Inc.’s first web award for local government; won a Hammer Award for helping to re-invent the U.S. Veteran’s Health Benefits Administration through a P3, and received the Meritorious Public Service Award from the U.S. Department of the Navy. He has also served as CIO magazine’s “Ask the Expert” on e-government.
Adeline “Adee” Valencia, SE Asia Project Coordinator
Adee coordinates all our projects in SE Asia and brings a background of significant corporate experience in senior administrative roles. Her role includes client liaison, business development, project logistics, conducting research, managing the quality assurance of deliverables as well as developing deliverables herself. Adee is based in the Philippines and works on the Davao smart city projects and supports the Phuket smart city project.
Alit Satyananda, Indonesia Project Coordinator
Alit is responsible for managing our projects in Indonesia. He has over 15 years experience in the Indonesian banking industry including working for the American Express Bank Jakarta as a corporate lending officer as well as head of finance for a contractor firm. He is based in Jakarta.
Waranya Budkaew (Kwan), Thailand Project Coordinator
Kwan coordinates all of our projects in Thailand and works on the Phuket regional smart city project. She has experience assisting Thai and international firms in various areas including research, sourcing, office managment, and social media campaigns. Kwan is based in Phuket.
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