Tahera Zamanzada
Vice President of Digital Transformation, ICF
This year, Tahera Zamanzada established and began leading ICF’s Digital Platforms team, overseeing technical solutions across 10-plus technology platforms, including AWS, Google Cloud, Databricks and Snowflakes.
Her team, including data scientists, engineers and developers, focuses on improving and simplifying IT systems for clients using new and unique software. They help government agencies use cloud technology to quickly and effectively achieve their goals, leading to better results for people and communities across the country.
It’s paying off. The digital modernization business has grown to $500 million and continues to see revenue growth.
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This year, Zamanzada’s team is concentrating on bridging the gap between deep domain knowledge and advanced technology. ICF is driven by a mission-focused culture that emphasizes addressing critical issues through their technology solutions. Additionally, her team collaborates with internal IT departments to enhance the company’s use of cloud technology, ensuring internal systems are secure, efficient and contribute to growth and innovation within the firm.
“For digital and cloud modernization to truly be successful, agencies need to go beyond software updates and encompass organizational culture and inclusivity,” she said. “Leveraging empathy and human-centered design strikes a balance between innovation and practicality. It can’t just be about ushering in new technology; but taking an approach to ensure it integrates seamlessly.”
JC Chidiac, senior vice president of the Federal Solutions Division and chief growth officer of Digital Modernization & Experience at ICF, said Zamanzada directs the company’s digital platforms teams. These teams combine ICF’s extensive expertise with leading technology solutions to address significant client challenges and deliver mission-critical outcomes.
“She’s helping reshape how government perceives technology and uses data, tapping into its potential by ensuring the seamless integration of cloud and advanced technologies,” Chidiac said. “A transformative figure in fed tech consulting, Tahera merges emotional intelligence with technical acumen to support our clients in meeting their missions.”