Honoring Excellence in Federal Digital Leadership
Abt is proud to share that our own TJ Shumard has been named a 2026 IGNITE Powerful Leaders Igniting Digital Transformation Honoree by GOVTECH CONNECTS.
IGNITE 2026 brings together federal, military, and industry leaders to discuss the technology, acquisition, AI, cybersecurity, and data priorities shaping how government works and delivers. The program includes executive conversations on CIO priorities, acquisition at mission speed, AI, cyber, data, and honoree recognition.
TJ’s recognition reflects the kind of work Abt brings to federal health and civilian missions every day: pairing deep program knowledge with digital engineering, data science, analytics, responsible AI, research, evaluation, and implementation support. As agencies modernize systems, strengthen data use, and apply AI in practical ways, Abt helps teams connect technical choices to mission results.
Join us in congratulating TJ and connect with him at IGNITE 2026 to discuss practical approaches to digital modernization, data-driven decision-making, and technology that supports federal mission delivery.
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