Solution Minded GovTech Project Manager
Sumeda Madhuri your Strategic Program Manager
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We all love watermelons but not for your project! Project Management and watermelons In the world of project management, success is often measured by dashboards filled with green status indicators suggesting everything is “on track.” But just like a watermelon, these projects can appear green on the outside and red on the inside. This deceptive…
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The biggest meltdown of all.. if you have a toddler you know what I mean.. 😁 May, the ever-optimistic Project Manager, began her Monday like every other, armed with a color-coded Gantt chart, three cups of coffee, and a motivational playlist titled “We Got The power” hoping to motivate her project team to start this…
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Visio Plan 2 automation is one of the best tool so far that I have used for process mapping. Microsoft Visio vs. Visio Plan 2 in world of AI. In a world where clarity drives efficiency, visual tools like Microsoft Visio have become essential for project managers, analysts, and business leaders. Visio turns complex workflows…
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Introduction In today’s fast-paced world, project managers aren’t just coordinators. we’re strategic decision-makers, communicators, and innovators.But as the scope of projects grows, so does the complexity of managing people, timelines, data, and deliverables. That’s where AI and prompt engineering are reshaping the future of project management — and why I’ve made it a key part…
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Do we need this change? How to succeed with this new change? Introduction Government Technology, or GovTech, refers to the use of digital tools to improve public service delivery, citizen engagement, and internal government operations. As societies become more data-driven, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a core driver of modernization, efficiency, and transparency in…
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fictional story inspired by real experiences in government technology It was 6:45 a.m. when Maya Thompson sat in her car outside the federal building, staring at the tall concrete walls that both represented progress and oppression. She had spent 12 years climbing her way through government technology — from an entry-level analyst to a project…
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Introduction In 2025, the federal government entered a shutdown beginning October 1, after Congress failed to pass new appropriations. Roughly 750,000 federal employees were projected to be furloughed, with additional staff required to continue working (in “excepted” roles) but without pay until funding is restored. Some specific impacts and tensions in the 2025 shutdown: So,…
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Is it a good idea for state agencies to seek help? Introduction The modern public sector is undergoing a profound transformation in how work is structured and delivered. Increasingly, state governments rely on contractors and consultants to deliver services, manage modernization initiatives, and fill specialized skill gaps. This shift toward a mixed workforce model presents…
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For State Employees Understanding the Shutdown A government shutdown occurs when Congress fails to pass annual appropriations bills or temporary funding resolutions to keep federal agencies operating. When this happens, the federal government legally loses its authority to spend money, forcing a suspension of all non-essential operations. Although shutdowns are often seen as political events,…
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Using the 5 Whys Technique in Government Technology: A Path to Root-Cause Problem Solving In the fast-evolving world of government technology, challenges often arise that impact efficiency, service delivery, and public trust. From system outages to data integration issues, identifying the real cause of a problem, not just the symptoms; is essential. One of the…
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