The G2X Research Team
Introducing the G2X Advisory Team
We've brought together a distinguished group of experienced professionals from government and industry to guide our mission of fostering innovation, growth, and success for all stakeholders in the government marketplace.
Today, we're pleased to announce the formation of the G2X Advisory Team!
We've brought together a distinguished group of experienced professionals from government and industry to guide our mission of fostering innovation, growth, and success for all stakeholders in the government marketplace.
The G2X Advisory Team comprises experts with extensive backgrounds in government procurement, technology implementation, and private sector innovation. Their collective experience spans multiple administrations, various government agencies, and successful entrepreneurial ventures in the government contracting space. This diverse expertise positions the Advisory Team to provide valuable insights on evolving market needs, emerging technologies, and best practices in government-industry collaboration.
The Advisory Team will play a crucial role in shaping G2X's strategic initiatives. Key areas of focus will include:
- Enhancing G2X's suite of rapidly-evolving business productivity tools for both contractors and government agencies
- Refining market intelligence capabilities
- Fostering stronger relationships between government and industry
- Guiding the adoption of emerging technologies
- Developing and promoting best practices that benefit the entire government contracting ecosystem
The team's insights will be instrumental in guiding G2X's efforts to simplify and improve the government contracting process for all stakeholders.
Meet the Team
Dave Zvenyach
Dave Zvenyach is a dynamic leader at the intersection of technology, law, and government innovation. With executive experience across three presidential administrations , Dave has driven digital transformation at the highest levels of the U.S. government. As the former Director of Technology Transformation Services (TTS) at the General Services Administration, he oversaw a portfolio of 40 critical programs including FedRAMP, the Presidential Innovation Fellows, and Login.gov while launching new initiatives like the U.S. Digital Corps and securing sustainable funding for government tech innovation.
Throughout his career, Dave has held pivotal roles shaping public sector technology policy and implementation. He served as Senior Technical Advisor for GSA's Federal Acquisition Service, Executive Director of 18F, and General Counsel to the DC Council. His unique background as both a software developer and attorney has enabled him to bridge technical and policy domains effectively, leading to recognition as a Fed 100 winner, Legal Rebel, and Best Boss in Federal IT. Dave's influence extends beyond government, with experience as a partner at Hangar, a venture studio building public sector-focused companies.
Currently, Dave channels his expertise through TandemGov, his consultancy guiding organizations through the complexities of government procurement. He shares insights via his newsletter, GovContrActually, offering sharp analysis on procurement policy and bid protests. His ongoing work with the Uniform Law Commission, where he chairs a committee on State Government Use of Artificial Intelligence, demonstrates his continued commitment to shaping the future of government technology and policy.
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Jaime Gracia
With over 25 years of progressive experience in federal procurement, Mr. Jaime Gracia is a visionary leader and a subject matter expert in delivering innovative, cutting-edge acquisitions, training, projects, and programs for public and private sector clients. He is currently Director of Corporate Affairs at The Wolverine Group, Inc., where he oversees and manages the strategies and activities relating to corporate, external, and internal operations, focused on growth and business development resources for the govcon community.
His most recent public sector role was being the Director of Strategic Enterprise Programs in the Center for Acquisition Experience (CAE) at the U.S. Department of State, where he led the new Acquisition Experience (AcqX) program across the Department, defining and enhancing the perceptions and touchpoints of professionals, customers, and stakeholders with the acquisition ecosystem. He also spearheaded the Industry Liaison Program, the Cognitive Procurement Program for RPA, ML, and AI tools, and the OMB programs for Category Management, Vendor Management, and Value Engineering. His continuing mission is to transform the procurement culture and create agile contract solutions that enable effective and efficient service delivery and value creation.
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Traci Walker
Traci Walker is a pioneering force in revolutionizing digital procurement and IT talent acquisition in the public sector, with over two decades of federal government experience. As the former Director of Procurement at the United States Digital Service (USDS), Traci co-authored the TechFAR Handbook and created the Digital IT Acquisition Professional (DITAP) program, which has trained over 3,000 acquisition professionals, significantly improving digital service purchasing across federal agencies.
Prior to USDS, Traci served as a senior contracting officer at the Executive Office of the President, managing the IT Procurement portfolio across multiple administrations. Currently, as founder of Awkward Walker Consulting LLC, she continues to drive innovation in government digital services and contributes to the US Digital Service/Office of Personnel Management's Tech Hiring Challenge. Traci's expertise in streamlining procurement processes, enhancing government-industry collaboration, and fostering digital innovation has made her a respected leader in the ongoing effort to modernize and improve government services.
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Guy Timberlake
Guy Timberlake is chief executive officer, chief visionary, and co-founder of The American Small Business Coalition, LLC, and is an accomplished federal contracting growth professional and business leader of more than 30 years. Since 2004, he has been a recognized expert and advisor for understanding and navigating the information and relationships essential to achieving results as a contractor and subcontractor.
He is creator of Ethical Stalking for Government Contractors®, the curriculum and philosophy that has guided hundreds of small and large companies to realize billions in federal contract and subcontract payments since 2010. He earned the call sign "Go-To-Guy" in the 1990's because Air Force and Navy buyers and customers found him dependable and responsive and would tell their colleagues to ‘go to Guy to ensure the job is done right.’
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Dr. Tony Hoang
Dr. Tony Hoang is a co-founder of GovAIQ, an AI-driven company that enhances decision-making, proposal management, and market analysis for government contractors. Tony's work at GovAIQ has positioned him at the forefront of AI integration in federal procurement processes, enabling contractors to leverage data more effectively.
A holder of 10+ patents, Dr. Hoang received Special Congressional Recognition for extraordinary work with big data startups and a Presidential Award for exceptional work in academia. He has been recognized for his achievements in Albany Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” and “Technology Entrepreneur”. Currently, Dr. Hoang serves as the Managing Director of GenAI at BlueCross BlueShield.
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Phillip Paik
Phillip Paik is an experienced technology leader and co-founder of GovAIQ. With a background in developing and implementing technology solutions across multiple industries, Phillip specializes in delivering scalable, robust applications and overseeing comprehensive architecture design.
Phillip has held key roles where he led the development and maintenance of mobile applications serving millions of users, optimized legacy systems through code migration, and managed cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions on time. His expertise includes architecting cloud-based solutions, modernizing legacy infrastructures, and driving innovation through strategic technology planning.
Beyond his technical expertise, Phillip has demonstrated leadership in driving large-scale digital transformation initiatives, securing and managing multi-million-dollar technology investments, and building high-performing teams. His ability to solve complex technical challenges while cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration has positioned him as a transformative leader in the technology sector.
Connect with Phillip Paik
By bringing together this group of distinguished professionals, we're not just enhancing our platform; we're investing in the future of government-industry collaboration. We're excited about the potential to create more efficient, transparent, and effective solutions that benefit contractors, government agencies, and ultimately, the American taxpayer.
We invite you to join us on this journey - stay tuned for updates and innovations driven by the collective expertise of our newly formed Advisory Team.
— Team G2X
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