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Gene Shuman
Director, Application Software Development (Consular Systems)
US Department of State 

John was hired in early 2010 to oversee contract support for the passport automation program, the single biggest investment in the Consular Affairs IT portfolio that I manage. He took the reins as the program was still recovering from several years of problems relating to a demand surge and vulnerabilities in the business operation. Consular Systems decided to streamline contract staffing for various reasons while addressing the multiple issues. John skillfully handled these conflicting demands while maintaining staff morale and client satisfaction. I was impressed with his professionalism and performance, and recommend him for similar positions as an IT Program Manager.

Director of IT Operations
US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) 

John is an outstanding IT solutions leader with excellent communication skills, great insights, and exceptional team leadership abilities. At USCIS, John always strove to maximize the value that he and his team provided to our agency. John’s team helped me manage a team of multiple independent contractors responsible for technology refresh upgrading over 7,000 desktops from Win95 to WinXP. The contractors had fallen behind schedule when I asked John and his team to get involved. In short order, John & his team were able to establish a new agreed schedule and regular steering committee meetings that drove the project to success. USCIS recognized me with a Director’s Award for this project and John’s assistance was instrumental to our success. I highly recommend John as one of the best IT leaders I’ve had the pleasure to work with.

Stan Gutkowski
Managing Partner, USA Government
Accenture

John worked for me for over 20 years at Accenture. He is an outstanding program manager, one of Accenture's best. He is always in command and his programs are always well run. He has consistently led programs that delivered promised results for clients and for Accenture. John is extremely quick at assessing a situation and delivering effective, fresh and practical approaches at any client and using any technology. Numerous times I've asked John to join programs that needed help and he always delivered fast, positive impacts, often in very difficult situations. Clients trust John. He is a person of high integrity who has repeatedly demonstrated his ability to sell and arrange new work at his clients.

John is also an excellent developer of people and among Accenture's best mentors. People like to work for John because of what he can teach them. Numerous Accenture Senior Executives owe their success to John's tutelage.

John offers exceptional talents. He will greatly benefit any organization lucky enough to hire him.

Ken Silbert
Managing Partner
Accenture

John is an extremely versatile Senior Executive. Numerous times, I have seen John quickly get up to speed and add a tremendous amount of value on a wide range of projects/opportunities. John is one of the best people I've ever witnessed at being able to quickly jump in and get to the root of the challenge/issue/opportunity and develop a well-thought out/insightful point of view. He does a great job of managing across all dimensions (with clients + up/across/down the internal organization) and asking questions/negotiating points as needed yet certainly can work very well independently. John is also tough, but very fair with the team that works for him. I would absolutely hire/work again with John in a minute.

Dan Fitzgerald
Consulting Manager, Security Strategy & Risk Management Practice,
Accenture

John is an effective solution delivery leader and brings to the table a great mix of delivery and client relationship skills. He can navigate highly tense client situations with ease and builds effective strategies for new business. I had the pleasure of working for him on several projects relating to anti-terrorism systems for the Federal Government. As a manager, he is highly approachable and quick to make himself available for coaching and mentoring. John taught me a great deal about government IT solutions and working in the Federal space--he has a remarkable wealth of knowledge and would be an asset at any firm.

Maren Harrison
Senior Manager
Accenture
worked for John at Accenture

I worked with John for most of the past 2 years on the implementation of the Managed Delivery program within Accenture’s US Public Service System Integration practice. I’m writing this because I want to recommend John as a fantastic person to work with - and for - as I have learned much from him. He is a "gentle giant" of a leader and has a great ability to explain what needs to be done to be successful and, most importantly, why it needs to be done. He combines clear direction with coaching and mentoring -- keeping responsibilities and personal capabilities matched. John is fair and smart. He inspires me to do my best. And I know many other members of John’s Accenture teams, past and present, who feel the same way.”