Carl Forde
Cloud and Application Services Lead, Capgemini Government Solutions
Carl Forde established Capgemini Government Solutions cloud offerings by carefully identifying commercial cloud solutions successfully deployed for Fortune 500 clients.
Capgemini has performed over 5,000 cloud projects globally. Forde’s selection criteria focused on differentiation for those offerings that not only demonstrated value in the private sector but show potential for adaptation to meet the unique demands of public sector environments.
Such solutions often include advanced data analytics, AI capabilities and robust cybersecurity measures, all of which are critical components for government agencies aiming to modernize their IT infrastructure and improve service delivery to citizens and soldiers serving the country.
“On every project I ask myself, why am I here and what can I do to make an impact? If I embed those questions in the minds of our team, the rest will take care of itself,” Forde said.
Why Watch
Forde’s team has been focused on how AI can streamline cloud managed services and operations through automation, predictive analytics and enhanced decision-making. By automating routine tasks such as provisioning, monitoring and scaling of cloud resources, AI reduces the manual effort required, increases efficiency and minimizes the risk of human error. He’s also focused on how the government can leverage generative AI securely by implementing strict data governance and privacy protocols, ensuring AI systems are trained on synthetic data to protect sensitive information.
“Carl and his team have demonstrated a passion for our customers mission which drives them to deliver the best possible solutions with innovation at the forefront,” said Bill Webner, CEO and president at Capgemini Government Solutions. “I’m excited to see how the next generation of cloud technologies will enhance and accelerate how agencies meet their goals and objectives now and years to come.”