In a landscape where technology modernization is not just desirable but legislatively mandated, the public sector stands at a pivotal crossroads. Key legislative measures such as the President’s Management Agenda, the Modernizing Government Technology Act, the Legacy IT Reduction Act, and the Technology Modernization Fund...
Six months is a short amount of time, but a lot can happen. Since I shared my reflections on 2021 and optimism for the year ahead, Macro Solutions continues to build on new partnerships, practices, and initiatives. Indeed, three words capture what has guided and driven...
Looking back at 2021 and what it has meant for Macro Solutions and our community of clients, partners, and employees, evokes a range of thoughts and sentiments. As CEO, I am proud of the work that Macro has done to help the federal government solve its...
When I founded Macro Solutions more than 20 years ago, information technology (IT) was a male-dominated domain. The opportunities for women were few and far between. Today, things have changed. Still, there’s a long way to go toward equity and diversity in the workplace –...
At Macro Solutions, learning and development is a gateway to opportunity – for our employees, our clients, and the company itself. And it’s a maxim we’ve remained faithful to since our founding more than 20 years ago. It may sound like business 101, but too often...
2020 was a year fraught with events that laid bare many weaknesses and inequalities in our societal models. This includes structural racism, gender and income inequality, unemployment, and a digital divide – some because of the pandemic, others exasperated by it. Achieving a level playing field...
The notion of government as a rigid institution bound to legacy software development practices is no longer as tethered to reality as it was a few years ago. Increasingly, federal agencies are adopting Agile and DevOps methodologies to develop applications and deliver products and services faster...
COVID-19 is changing how we work. In a matter of weeks, millions of employers have rolled out mandatory work from home orders – and it’s realistic to assume that this new normal will be around for some time. As we reflect on this intense period of...
The past 12 months have been significant for Macro Solutions, a company that I founded nearly 20 years ago with my brother, who now serves as our COO. Contract awards, industry awards, and new services demonstrate how we’ve evolved to become a formidable mid-tier government...